Category Archives: Books of the Bible

Absorbing God 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 God is at … Continue reading →

Absorbing God Word “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.” Romans 8:29 Applying God’s Word As I type this Challenge, our nativity scene is … Continue reading →

Absorbing God Word “Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 Applying God’s Word The three wise men had traveled long and far to be in the presence of Jesus. They did … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong; that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.”  Romans 1:11-12 Applying God’s Word It was my … Continue reading →

Absorbing God Word “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” John 17:3 Applying God’s Word This Monday, I will turn seventy-four. It’s hard not to think about my … Continue reading →

Absorbing God Word John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.” Luke 3:11 Applying God’s Word Thanksgiving has come and gone for yet another … Continue reading →

Absorbing God Word “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Applying God’s Word With Thanksgiving coming … Continue reading →

Absorbing God Word “Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must the very last, and the servant of all.”  Mark 9:35 Applying God’s Word Jesus tells his disciples that to be first they must … Continue reading →

Absorbing God Word “For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.” James 3:16 Applying God’s Word The votes are in. Both sides were pointing fingers before the election and they still are. The … Continue reading →

Absorbing God Word “For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” Galatians 2:19-20 Applying God’s Word This is one … Continue reading →