Walk in the Light
Thirteen words from a verse in the longest chapter of the Bible emphasize the guidance and clarity that comes from obeying God’s word. “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105. In ancient times, lamps were used for navigating a dark and dangerous path. This Psalm confirms that […]
Enter Jesus
Leaving the airport in Glasgow, Scotland, most American drivers are confounded by the double-lane round-abouts they encounter. Navigating these round-abouts is an almost immediate necessity to enter the expressways to move ahead with your trip. (Consider left-sided driving and changing lanes in busy airport traffic.) Some tourists say they go full-circle several times before they […]
A Regular Guy
Despite his name, which we find hard to pronounce and spell in today’s world, Epaphras was a regular guy. Paul describes him to the church at Colossae as “one of you.” He was highly commended by Paul. Was it because he helped start the church there? No. It was his prayer life. Apparently, he had […]
THE MEEKNESS OF WISDOM
James 3:13-16 (ESV): “Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, […]
Leaning Back
I was reading John 13 today where, during the Last Supper with his disciples, Jesus predicted his betrayal. I recently heard this passage used in a teaching and it spoke deeply to me. Jesus announced to his disciples that one of them would betray him. They were perplexed and did not understand what he meant. […]