Category Archives: Books of the Bible

Absorbing God’s Word “Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.” 2 Timothy 2:5 Applying God’s Word Every Sport has its own set of rules. I happen to like … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “The foolish ones said to the wise, “Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.” “No, they replied, there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell … Continue reading →

Absorbing God Word “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2: … Continue reading →

Absorbing God Word “When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.” Acts 1:13-14 Applying God’s Word During … Continue reading →

Absorbing God Word “Get these out of here! Stop turning my Father’s house into a market!” John 2:16 Applying God’s Word Who will turn over the tables of the money changers or chase the cattle and sheep out of the temple … Continue reading →

Absorbing God Word “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 Applying God’s Word Prior to … Continue reading →

Absorbing God Word “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Mark 1: 17-18 Applying God’s Word God starting using me to write the weekly “Challenge” … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord.” John 21:12 Absorbing God’s Word Prior to Easter, I agonized over the death … Continue reading →

Absorbing God Word “If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.” 1 John 1:6 Applying God’s Word It was April of 1987 and life was good … Continue reading →

Absorbing God Word “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9 Applying God’s Word For me, the most spiritually challenging week of the year just … Continue reading →