Category Archives: Books of the Bible

“Retaliation”?

Absorbing God’s Word “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.” Matthew 26:52 Applying God’s Word Last week, I received a text from my daughter saying … Continue reading

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“In God’s Time”

Absorbing God’s Word “And the second commandment is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:39 Applying God’s Word Years ago, I realized it is much easier to go to God about a person than it is to go … Continue reading

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“Compensation”?

Absorbing God’s Word “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” Galatians 6:10 Applying God’s Word The buyout contract between the new owner and myself does … Continue reading

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“The Opposite of Love”?

Absorbing God’s Word “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” Ephesians 5:25 Applying God’s Word God not only blessed me with the gift of marriage, but also blessed me with two … Continue reading

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“Shooters” ?

Absorbing God’s Word “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 Applying God’s Word … Continue reading

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“Distracted”

Absorbing God’s Word “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Applying God’s Word Sometimes, I have a difficult time cooperating with the above … Continue reading

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“Notching Our Gun”

Absorbing God’s Word “With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every … Continue reading

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“24 Hours” Absorbing God’s Word “Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.” – Proverbs 25:28 Applying God’s Word I hate waiting on people who do not seem to care that I am waiting. … Continue reading

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“Him or Me”?

Absorbing God’s Word “Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. When he had said this, he breathed his last.” Luke 23:46 Applying God’s Word Admittedly, in my early adult years, Easter was … Continue reading

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“The Examination Room”?

Absorbing God’s Word “On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.” Matthew 9: Applying God’s Word When Louise and I relocated, we asked God to direct us to faith-filled doctors. The … Continue reading

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