2 Timothy 1:7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control (ESV). Context: 2 Timothy 1:5,6,8 I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.(6)For this […]
Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Context: Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding…v.7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. Lexicon: Ways=journey. Acknowledge=know. Paths=course. (from v.5– […]
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Context: John 14:1–Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God, believe also in me. John 14:2– In my Father’s house are many mansions…I go to prepare a place for […]
Luke 6:37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: Context: Luke 6:27 says, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you. The verse (6:38) that follows the text above calls us to give with the promise that it […]
By Dan Miles This morning before work, I walked alone. Again. My four-legged walking buddy will no longer accompany me during my daily exercise. I held back tears thinking how rapidly the growth on his front leg progressed over the last three weeks and our decision to end his suffering. But putting aside my sadness, […]