Category Archives: Books of the Bible

“Stitches”

Absorbing God’s Word “Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.” Mark 15:15 Applying God’s Word We don’t really know how many lashes Jesus endured, prior to being … Continue reading

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 “An Economic Storm”

Absorbing God’s Word  “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” 1 Timothy 4:16 Applying God’s Word This verse definitely speaks to me about being saved spiritually. Maybe … Continue reading

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“A Holy Moment”

Absorbing God’s Word “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.” 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14  Applying God’s Word Last week at lunch with Louise, my daughter and my oldest granddaughter, I had … Continue reading

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“Broken”

Absorbing God’s Word “Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved for you are the one I praise.” Jeremiah 17:14 Applying God’s Word This morning while praying with Louise, I found myself staring at a … Continue reading

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“Emotionally Unavailable”

Absorbing God’s Word “However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” Ephesians 5:33 Applying God’s Word The verse above is popular at weddings and yet I never heard the … Continue reading

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“Asbury College”

Absorbing God’s Word “Look at the nations and watch and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.” Habakkuk 1:5 Applying God’s Word A friend … Continue reading

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“Super Bowl 57”

Absorbing God’s Word “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 Applying God’s Word During this year’s Super Bowl 57, there will be two TV ads about … Continue reading

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“Passing Through”

Absorbing God’s Word “He told them: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt.” Luke 9:3 Applying God’s Word What’s Jesus saying to His disciples and to each of us in Luke 9:3? What … Continue reading

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“My Response To God”

Absorbing God’s Word “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” Revelation 3:20“ Applying God’s Word I’ve enclosed my … Continue reading

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“Stranded”

Absorbing God’s Word “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.” Matthew 18:19 Applying God’s Word On our way home … Continue reading

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