While I would not classify myself as an “emotional” person (ask my husband and daughters!), this year has certainly challenged my mental health. Todd and I began the year with great anticipation. In January, my son-in-law’s mother and I took a 10-day trip to the Netherlands to visit our grandchildren. We are amazingly blessed with …
Tag: Culture
How Relevant Is That?
Have you ever heard the argument that “the Bible isn’t relevant to today’s culture?” As I read Philippians 1 this morning, it struck me that Paul could be writing today, and we can read the God-breathed and God-inspired words as wisdom for what is happening right now, today, in our twenty-first-century world, like never before! …
How Do You Know If You “Love The World”?
Yesterday I posed a question on my Facebook page from 1 John 2:15, where John commands us not to love the world. Several people responded. I loved their insights and they really made me examine this question. Here are my thoughts. To preface, the “world” in this context does not mean “humanity” as in …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.19.19]
Today is kind of sad for me, as we’re reading the last of Paul’s letters (2 Timothy). While all of scripture is inspired by God and ultimately written by Him (God-breathed through His servants and prophets), each author’s personality and writing style comes through. Paul is such a huge part of our beloved New Testament …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.11.19]
Yesterday we observed Paul’s courage in setting his course for Jerusalem, knowing there would be suffering ahead for him. In today’s read of Acts 21:17-23:35, that suffering begins to unfold. As he arrives in Jerusalem, James and the other elders of the church warn him that his reputation has preceded him. The Jews believe that …
The Way Of The Word 