Philippians 2:9-10 “Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.” What does a baseball legend, a college president and heaven have Continue Reading…
Isaiah 42:3 “a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice.” The triumphant entry to Jerusalem mid shouts of “Hosanna.” The Last Supper when Jesus displayed the full extent of his love. Judas’ unthinkable betrayal. The anguish Continue Reading…
Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” “Don’t view God as your first priority!” What????? The speaker explained that all too often many believers spend devotional time with God in the morning, then proceed to their next priority of Continue Reading…
James 1:12 “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” This week marked our 48th wedding anniversary. Chip and I got married on top of a mountain outside of Continue Reading…
Matthew 28:6 “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” I was listening to a TED Talk one time and the presenter opened with, “The person on your left is a liar; the person on your right is a liar; Continue Reading…
Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” As I read the observation by columnist Andree Seu, I almost yelled out loud, Yes. Yes. Yes. That’s me! She wrote, Continue Reading…
John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish.” [MSG] Why are you a Christian? One of the assignments I give my Continue Reading…
1 Peter 3:8-9 “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” One thing I think most Americans can agree upon: this Continue Reading…
Psalm 124:1-3 “if the Lord had not been on our side when people attacked us, they would have swallowed us alive….” Do you know the right man is on your side? Sometimes I think all of life is purposed to teach us that one unassailable truth. Maybe you’re encountering new territory. Until now, Continue Reading…
John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Words. I live in a world of words. I suppose it’s an occupational hazard that comes with teaching composition. Equipped with my trusty red pen, I’m always on the lookout Continue Reading…