Category Archives: Books of the Bible

“Equally Loved”

Absorbing God’s Word “Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy.” 1 Corinthians 14:1 Applying God’s Word Last week God had me write about Pentecost and His Holy Spirit. God asked me to follow that up by … Continue reading

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“Who Are They”

Absorbing God’s Word “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.”  Acts 2:1-11 Applying God’s Word The word “THEY” is described as God-fearing Jews from every nation who were in Jerusalem for the Feast of Shavuot. I’m pretty … Continue reading

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“A Mother’s Hands”

Absorbing God’s Word “Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” Proverbs 31:31 Applying God’s Word I was blessed to have an incredible mom. She usually had a … Continue reading

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“Awake Yet”?

Absorbing God’s Word “Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”  Luke 23:42 Applying God’s Word Luke is talking about the two thieves being crucified alongside Jesus. One was too proud to believe Jesus was God. … Continue reading

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“Seen or Unseen”

Absorbing God’s Word “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 Applying God’s Word Sadly, for a good portion … Continue reading

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“Our Next Move”

Absorbing God’s Word “I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you.” 1 Chronicles 17:8 Applying God’s Word I’ve moved a number of times throughout my life. Before going … Continue reading

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“Be One & Have One”

Absorbing God’s Word “The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.” Proverbs 20:5 Applying God’s Word Louis Grams, one of the founding fathers of Christians in Commerce and a mentor to … Continue reading

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“Send me!”

Absorbing God’s Word “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us? And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 Applying God’s Word Send me, Lord. I’m ready to go.” Why … Continue reading

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“A Dark Friday”

Absorbing God’s Word “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” Mark 8:36-38 Applying God’s Word Good Friday was dark for me as I reflected on Judas betrayal of Jesus. Betrayal not only … Continue reading

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“Sorrow and Joy”

Absorbing God’s Word “They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24:32 Applying God’s Word Palm Sunday and the week leading up to Easter … Continue reading

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