A Biblical Contradiction?

How blessed is the man who fears always, but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. Proverbs 28:14 NASB Fear always – How can a man be blessed if he is always afraid? This just doesn’t seem to make any sense. If perfect love casts out fear, and we are exhorted to enter…

An Excerpt

Rebekah was listening while Isaac spoke to his son Esau. Genesis 27:5 In the next few weeks I will publish a book on the story of Jacob. This is an excerpt from one of the chapters. Isaac’s life is one of spiritual weakness. In the face of God, Isaac wilts. He is powerless. He doesn’t…

Double Trouble

For man is born for trouble, as sparks fly upward. Job 5:7 NASB Trouble – “Don’t give me yours. I have enough of my own.” That’s right. Each one of us has enough trouble to last us all the days we live. It’s just part of being in this world. Don’t’ believe it? Try this….

The Do-Over

In the beginning . . .   Genesis 1:1 NASB Beginning – Of course, this isn’t the real beginning. It isn’t even the beginning of all of these investigations called “Today’s Word.” But it is a beginning, and with that in mind, a few things must be said. Beginnings happen all the time. Every day is…