Today’s Word
The Kiss
And Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you have come for.” Matthew 26:50 Friend – Is the spirit of Judas a part of each of us? Oh, I know that we are quick to deny this. We don’t want to see the spirit of Judas lurking in the corners of our souls. We can’t…
Surround Sound
My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into various temptations knowing that the proving of your faith works patience. James 1:2 Fall – What kind of temptations are you supposed to count all joy? Oh, did you think that all temptations qualified? I’m not so sure James would agree. James specifically regards those…
Learning to Swim
My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into various temptations knowing that the proving of your faith works patience. James 1:2 Count – Do you remember when you learned to swim? It certainly didn’t seem natural, did it? The water was deep and a little scary. You might have choked a few times. …
The Acid Test
Search me, O God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts Psalm 139:23 Try Me – “bekhaneni,” says the Psalmist. The verbal root (bakhan) is direct, powerful, and compelling. Put me to the test. Prove me. Throw me in the crucible of life’s fire and see if I emerge refined and pure. …
Elective Surgery
Search me, O God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts Psalm 139:23 Search – Unless you’re crazy or a fanatic, you won’t repeat David’s plea without a great deal of hesitation. This is no casual request. Do you really want God to search your heart? Do you really want Him to…
Tough Love
Therefore be on the alert, remembering that night and day for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish each one with tears. Acts 20:31 With Tears – We should really have started with “admonish.” You just can’t understand the impact of the Greek words meta dakruon (with tears) unless you first…
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