2 Corinthians 2:15-16 Because of Christ, we give off a sweet scent rising to God, which is recognized by those on the way of salvation—an aroma redolent with life. But those on the way to destruction treat us more like the stench from a rotting corpse. This is a terrific Continue Reading…
John 15:15 No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends. A few years ago, some women in our church decided to take a road trip to catch a women’s conference in Lexington, Kentucky. Edith Continue Reading…
John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” [NIV] Since we returned home from our spectacular trip to Ireland at the beginning of summer, circumstances have Continue Reading…
Romans 12:11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. The weather all week had been frigid, and Sunday morning was no exception. It was taking a while for the sanctuary in our church building to warm up. But when the music started, I stood Continue Reading…
Psalm 119:50 This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. In 2014, Boko Haram abducted 276 Nigerian Christian school girls. My heart was riveted to the news Maybe yours was, too. A social media campaign, #BringBackOurGirls, went viral as people across the world witnessed the horror. Although Continue Reading…
Song of Solomon 2:4 “…and his banner over me was love.” I have read and studied the Song of Solomon many times over the years. In fact, at one point, my Bible would automatically fall open to its pages because I referenced it so much. Recently, I’ve been rereading it Continue Reading…
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” Up Continue Reading…
Genesis 28:16 “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.” Jacob knew it was time to get out of Dodge. He had deceived his brother Esau and stolen his blessing as the firstborn. Esau vowed to kill him. So he fled. He headed for his Continue Reading…