Today’s Word
The Conversation
And he said to the woman, “Indeed, has God said, . .” Genesis 3:1a NASB Indeed – There’s a third chair in the therapist’s office. It’s occupied by the yetzer ha’ra. You know, that essential part of you that wants to control your life, to overpower your responsibilities for others and have what you want…
Enns Times
and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written: Luke 4:17 NIV Scroll – Peter Enns is the sort of radical thinker that Christians need to read. He’s not Messianic. He might not even lean toward Judaism. But his insights into how Christianity understands…
Snake Charmer
“Is not this the one from which my lord drinks and which he indeed uses for divination? You have done wrong in doing this.” Genesis 44:5 NASB Divination – The Hebrew word translated as “divination” in this verse is naḥaš. In the context of Joseph’s trickery, this word is quite important. Furthermore, it has some unsettling…
The Great Debt (Rewind)
“For the day of the LORD draws near on all the nations. As you have done, it will be done to you. Your dealings will return on your own head.” Obadiah 15 NASB Done – Obadiah is a tiny book in the Old Testament. Only 21 verses long, it is the description of a vision…
Timekeeper
There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven— Ecclesiastes 3:1 NASB Time – Recognize this? This is the bell tower of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, perhaps better known as “The Duomo” in Florence, Italy. As you travel all over Europe, you will find many…
The Beach
For man is born for trouble, as sparks fly upward. Job 5:7 NASB \Trouble – Where do you like to vacation? The mountains? The beach? All those idyllic photos in travel magazines of beautiful blue water and white sand. Colorful umbrellas above nicely padded lounge chairs with a cold beverage close at hand. Warm days and…
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