I finally reached the New Testament in my 180-day read-through-the Bible. I have to tell you, reading straight through scripture at this pace is challenging, but I have found it to be refreshing. Here’s why. I belong to a neighborhood book club that meets once a month to discuss a book we’ve all read. Since …
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How To Be Saved
I love the promise Jesus made to His disciples in John 14:1-3. Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I …
God Will Provide
Today’s scripture reading included Genesis 22, so I’m sharing an adapted version of an Advent devotional I wrote last month for our small group. It fits perfectly with today’s reading. One of the most powerful illustrations of the sacrificial love of the Father is found in a familiar passage about Abraham (Genesis 22). God had …
Christmas Separation
We had plans for today. While we celebrated Christmas early with both our daughters’ families early, before our youngest daughter and her husband flew off with half our hearts, we intended to start today with breakfast with my parents, followed by a trip to see our other two grandchildren and their parents, four hours away. …
When It Comes To Our Faith, We Either Fight Or Fail
Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints. For certain persons have crept in unnoticed, those who were long beforehand marked out for …
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The Way Of The Word 