Scripture: Proverbs 13:13 Those who despise the word bring destruction on themselves, but those who respect the commandment will be rewarded. Thought for the Day: As I work on my study that begins this Wednesday evening (How To Read The Bible), I am reminded of Mark Twain who said, “Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please.” Twain had a marvelous way of making
Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. Thought for the Day: So many of Dr. King’s words are relevant far beyond their context within the Civil Rights
Scripture: Ezekiel 40:2 He brought me, in visions of God, to the land of Israel, and set me down upon a very high mountain, on which was a structure like a city to the south. Thought for the Day: How I wish I would be taken to the mountain top where I would see through the divine eyes. Instead, I feel like my perspective is more like a
Scripture: Luke 4:42 At daybreak Jesus departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowds were looking for him; and when they reached him, they wanted to prevent him from leaving them. Thought for the Day: I want my own private Jesus who I control and have at my disposal. Not really, but there are people who seek a savior who is under their influence and direction.
Scripture: Luke 9:2 …and Jesus sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. Thought for the Day: I must confess that I have been pretty bummed about the Lance Armstrong thing, and it is clear how devastating it has been to many people. With that said, maybe this will allow us to get some perspective on perspective. We just had 26 people killed at
Scripture: Luke 4:38-39 After leaving the synagogue he entered Simon’s house. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked him about her. Then he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. Immediately she got up and began to serve them. Thought for the Day: I find it interesting that Simon’s mother-in-law did not feel the need to discuss what had
Scripture: Acts 16:20-22 When the owners of the slave girl had brought Paul and Silas before the magistrates, they said, “These men are disturbing our city; they are Jews 21 and are advocating customs that are not lawful for us as Romans to adopt or observe.” The crowd joined in attacking them, and the magistrates had them stripped of their clothing and ordered them to be beaten with
Scripture: Proverbs 14:16 The wise are cautious and turn away from evil, but the fool throws off restraint and is careless. Thought for the Day: Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of a rather well known inaugural address, though its notoriety was not from its poetic style or lofty humanitarian ideals. It was George Wallace’s 1963 address following his election as Governor of Alabama. It is best known for
Scripture: 2nd Samuel 14:14 We must all die; we are like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be gathered up. But God will not take away a life; he will devise plans so as not to keep an outcast banished forever from his presence. Thought for the Day: As we approach MLK Day, I was thinking about the words of Brian McLaren (The Secret Message of Jesus),
Scripture: Luke 3:16 John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” Thought for the Day: The old evangelist Billy Sunday spoke truth when he said, “Religion needs a baptism of horse sense.” On