Romans 10:17 – So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. This is such a powerful verse. Just twelve words here in the NASB translation. It jumped out to me, however, because I learned a slightly different version as a child (the KJV): So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing …
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What Does The Bible Illuminate For Us In Psalm 119:105?
Psalm 119:105 – Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. This verse offers comfort, encouragement, and confidence to every follower of Jesus. It is memorized and recited by children, serving as a foundational truth that reminds us to hide God’s Word in our hearts so that we might …
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Lift Up Your Eyes To Your Keeper
Psalm 121 is a short psalm, just eight verses. Its encouraging words often come to mind, as it was one of many passages I memorized as a child for our annual scripture memory contests. As a kid, my motivation was the $20 prize, but the real prize has come throughout my life as the words …
The Unseen Work We Cannot Do
Mark 4 records the parable of the sower and the soils. You can also find it in Matthew 13 and Luke 8. I love this parable because Jesus clearly explains its meaning, unlike some of the other parables where we are left to examine the lesson in the context of other scriptures to dig out …
Do The Math
I’ve never been a math person, but one thing I do like about it is that there is always a right answer. If we work the problem correctly, we’ll come to an indisputable conclusion. I was reminded yesterday that putting my faith in God is as logical as the equation 1+1=2. If we’re willing to …
The Way Of The Word 