Taking a closer look at great people and themes of Scripture
Those who cling to worthless idols forsake faithful love, but as for me, I will sacrifice to You with a voice of thanksgiving. –Jonah Jonah didn’t have anything to offer but thanksgiving at this point. He was hostage in the belly of a huge fish after his unsuccessful attempt to evade God’s call to warn […]
My Covid-project these past couple of years has been to learn to read Hebrew, the primary original language of the Old Testament. Years ago I tried briefly but failed even to distinguish one letter from another. There was no one to hold my hand and show me how to write the letters and being a […]
I listen carefully to what God the LORD is saying, for he speaks peace to his people, his faithful ones. But let them not return to their foolish ways—Serve only the LORD your God and fear him alone. Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him. Long ago God spoke many times […]
To those who are called, beloved in God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ… …for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. —I am coming to you, Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, […]
John the Baptist had fulfilled his calling–to prepare hearts for Jesus’ coming by urging them to repent. It landed him in jail. Herod’s mistress didn’t appreciate his calling. (See the story in Mark 6:12-29) From the dungeon he heard about the miracles Jesus and his disciples were doing…but still he found himself in prison. Wasn’t […]