Category Archives: Books of the Bible

Absorbing God’s Word “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:12 Applying God’s Word Many … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Be silent before the Sovereign Lord, for the day of the Lord is near.” Zephaniah 1:7 Applying God’s Word Last weekend, I attended a two-day silent retreat at Mater Dolorosa Monastery in Pasadena California. The theme of the retreat was “Trusting … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Matthew 6:6 Applying God’s Word “Potential … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” – 1 Peter 3:8 Applying God’s Word In the summer of 1987 my friends, who managed a local retreat center, asked for my … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing.” Hebrews 10:24-25 Applying God’s Word Last week our entire … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” Luke 12:15 Applying God’s Word This scripture makes each of  us look in … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.” 2 Timothy 4:16 Applying God’s Word Like most of you, I’ve had numerous seasons of loneliness … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”   2 Corinthians 9:7 Applying God’s Word I haven’t always been a cheerful giver. In fact, … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table.” Psalm 128:3 Applying God’s Word In February of 2012, my friend Mark Valencia, made a CIC/WorkLight weekend … Continue reading →