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For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 As this year is coming to end, my chronological reading of the Bible has brought me to the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ crucifixion. And amid the various emotions stirred by the events (bewilderment, shock, and grief, toContinue reading “prison break”

For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our wrongdoings from us. Psalm 103:11-12 If you set out to go north from Lynchburg, Virginia (where I sit as I write this),Continue reading “unfathomable distance”

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.     James 1:2-4 Some people believe, mostly because of false teachers, that when they give their livesContinue reading “no cake walk”

Psalm 10 Why do You stand far away, Lord?Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble?In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the needy;Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised. For the wicked boasts of his soul’s desire,And the greedy person curses and shows disrespect to the Lord.The wicked, in his haughtiness, does not seek Him.There is no God in all his schemes. His ways succeed at all times;Yet Your judgmentsContinue reading “sometimes a Psalm will do”

But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. Genesis 50:20 Do you ever wake up with a worship song on your heart and mind? I love when this happens, as it makes me smile toContinue reading “evil deeds, good outcome”

“Don’t you remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?” Matthew 16:9-10 Don’t you just love the timeliness of God’s Word? For me, there are mornings of reading when the verses seem written directly to me,Continue reading “forgetful”

For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. Colossians 1:16 Sadly, walking our two dogs through our neighborhood every morning is not always a pleasant experience. More often than not,Continue reading “yard dog”

One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I see.       John 9:25 As Christians, we are called to tell others about Jesus—to go and make disciples (Matthew 28:19). And, as much as we love Him and have surrendered to Him, it can be intimidating to share our faith in Him. We’re afraid ofContinue reading “one thing I know”

And then (Jesus) added, “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you.” Mark 7:20-23 Our culture is veryContinue reading “a defiled heart”

Therefore, if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.  John 8:36 Freedom. During an election season like we’re now in, we all certainly think about this concept. And no matter your political persuasion, we are in fact citizens of the freest nation on the planet. The liberty we enjoy is truly aContinue reading “free indeed”