The Word Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against a fellow Israelite, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord. (Leviticus 19:18) Thought Begrudging rings of antiquated verbiage, but well defines an ill and troubled heart. The fruit of unforgiveness is tragic as it keeps its victim leashed and hindered from…

The Word Now may the God of peace— who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood— may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every…

The Word Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress… (James 1:27) Thought One of the evidences of genuine Christianity and living the kingdom life is to care for the orphans and widows. In caring for them, we express our desire and commitment…

The Word But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children. And because we are his children, God has sent the…

The Word All glory to him forever and ever! Amen. (Hebrews 13:21) Thought The timeless, endless, cyclical purpose of glory lives deep in the heart of God. Glory exists for the honor of God, the service of God, and for God alone. Glory’s essence abides in the deep and continual exaltation of the Holy One.…

The Word Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. (Psalm 119:133) Thought The Word of God is reliable. The steps of those who read, listen, obey, and follow it, are guided by perfection, insight, and foresight. They are steps containing strength, endurance, experience, and proven principles. They are…

The Word Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. (Psalm 25:4, 5) Thought My wife and I traveled one of Colorado’s mountain…

The Word But now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. (Romans 6:22) Thought One morning, while walking outside, I noticed a very young raccoon stuck helplessly in a cage type trap. These critters are sometimes pretty pesky and destructive, so when the population expands around our home,…

The Word God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. (Psalm 68:6) Thought Loneliness is a formidable foe, initially lying subtle and elusive, so as not to disclose its dark and hostile roots penetrating ones emotional heart chambers. Methodical, persistent, and stealth, it fades once bright hues, to…

The Word Look beneath the surface so you can judge correctly. (John 7:24) Thought Jesus healed on the Sabbath and was accused of transgressing law. The agenda of his accusers was to rid themselves of the one challenging the validity of their religious system. Beneath the surface though, was one motivated by authentic compassion had…