I will sing the Lord’s praise,
for he has been good to me.
Summary: Today was one of those days when I ran out of road before I ran out of things to do.
Continue reading “Psalm 13:6 – How Long, Lord?”Rom 8:28 — Promises
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Summary: Whether we like it or not, the question of death is lurking in the back of our mind. Having a loved one pass from this life to the next challenges everything we believe.
Continue reading “Rom 8:28 — Promises”2 Peter 3:17a Pt IV — The Scoffer
Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard…
…in the last days scoffers will come (2 Peter 3:3)
Summary: In today’s mediation we look at Peter’s warning about the coming of scoffers. Are they really much of a threat? As it turns out, they are.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:17a Pt IV — The Scoffer”2 Peter 3:2b Part V — The Bucket
… and the command given by our Lord and Savior through your apostles.
Summary: What happens when we get “bumped?” What sloshes out of our heart onto those around us? Today’s meditation looks at the importance of keeping our heart, soul, and mind focused on Jesus.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:2b Part V — The Bucket”2 Peter 2:20a — Escape
If they have escaped the corruption of the world …
Summary: Until we find Jesus, there is only one thing that occupies our minds whether we know it or not. We are looking for some way to escape the corruption of the world.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:20a — Escape”2 Peter 2:18b — The Third Person
…and, by appealing to the lustful desires of the flesh …
Summary: We live in two worlds. God calls us to live in the spiritual realm. Satan temps us with the desires of the flesh.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:18b — The Third Person”2 Peter 2:9a — Good versus Godly
…if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials …
Summary: “Why do people suffer?” is a question that has plagued humanity since the first campfire. The next question is, “Will God save me?” Somewhere in here is a question about godliness.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:9a — Good versus Godly”Titus 3:15 (a) — Camaraderie
Everyone with me sends you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith.
Summary: These words give us a peek into Paul’s world. Today we meditate on the meaning of camaraderie and what that means to us.
Continue reading “Titus 3:15 (a) — Camaraderie”Titus 3:14 (b) — Right and Wrong
Our people … must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good
Summary: The word “devote” could have several meanings. The surprise is that understanding this word leads to an insight into how we can get better at doing good.
Continue reading “Titus 3:14 (b) — Right and Wrong”Titus 3:13 (a) — Puzzle Pieces
Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way
Summary: Today’s passage provides another glimpse into the life of early Christians. Paul, acting under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, is directing others in their work for the Lord. The glimpse we get is a fascinating peek at a much larger puzzle.
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