and looking up to heaven with a deep sign, He said to him, “Ephphatha!” that is, “Be opened!” Mark 7:34 NASB Ephphatha – Try this tongue twister. It’s rather humorous that this word comes from a story about a man who spoke with difficulty. All of us may have trouble saying this. What kind of…
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Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 NASB Be diligent – Spoudazo. That’s the word for this day. Be diligent. Be eager. Be earnest. We get that, don’t we? We’ve heard this verse repeated many…
If any one comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house, and do not give him a greeting. 2 John 1:10 NASB This teaching – The shortest letter in the New Testament packs a wallop. Basically, it is a warning to believers not to be deceived by…
Chris, a solid member of the community, called me today to ask for prayer. It is unusual to have someone find my number and call me, so that gives you an inkling of the intensity of his need. His family is going through serious struggles. Please offer prayers that God will bring them back to…
It is for your destruction, O Israel, that you are against Me, against your help. Hosea 13:9 NASB Help – Hosea is a prophet of puns. His message is filled with word plays, allusions and odd constructions. In some cases, no scholar today can definitively determine the meaning of Hosea’s words. This verse is one…
For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one 1 John 5:7 KJV In heaven . . . are one – Forgive me for this brief history lesson. You might have wanted a nice devotional today, but this lesson is important because…
These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, in order that you may know that you have eternal life. 1 John 5:13 NASB In the name – Don’t you want to be sure? Don’t you want to know for certain? Of course you do. All of…
And the witness is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 1 John 5:11 NASB Eternal life – What is eternal life? Most Christians immediately think of life in heaven. Of course, with a little reminder, we realize that eternal life begins with our commitment to fellowship…
This little guy showed up in my yard. Never seen one like this before. He stuck around for quite awhile.
