James 5:13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. Context: James 5:12 But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not […]
Isaiah 40:30-31 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: 31But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Context: Isaiah 40:1 Comfort ye, […]
Some thoughts on a Monday in mid-January, by Nancy Miles As I write this, we are halfway through Monday, half-way through January, almost halfway through winter (unless you, like me, live in the great Northeast. But we are still making progress! ). How are you all doing? Personally, I am gathering my forces and my […]
Genesis 6:8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. Context: Genesis 6:5-7The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6And the LORD regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it […]
Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Context: Colossians 3:12-14 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13bearing with one another and, if one has a […]