And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. Revelation 21:4 Medical science has made it possible for humans to live longer. But ask the average senior citizen if that excites… Read More »

The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach. Acts 1:1 The biblical writer, Luke, wrote his Gospel (“the former account”), telling us of all Jesus began to do and teach. Then Luke wrote the book of Acts to tell us what Jesus continued to do and… Read More »

As for the Almighty, we cannot find Him; He is excellent in power, in judgment and abundant justice; He does not oppress. Job 37:23 We’ve all heard young children say it: “But that’s not fair!” And we may have said it ourselves. Life is filled with “unfair” moments. Tragedies, disasters, genocides, and more lead us… Read More »

For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Luke 6:43 There is a long list of modern metaphors and sayings that have their origin in the Bible. One of the most widely known is the picture of a wolf disguising itself as a sheep: a wolf… Read More »

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 When riots and violent protests struck Portland, Oregon, earlier this year, one pastor fought to share Jesus with his community. Reverend Aaron Bennett of Garden Church in downtown Portland said, “Don’t give up on Portland. This is a place filled with… Read More »

True Love But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 The sixteenth-century English Bible translator, William Tyndale, was detained by royal authorities in Belgium and condemned to die. He was tied to a stake, strangled to death, and his body was burned.… Read More »

And say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.” Colossians 4:17 Do you ever need a nudge to do something? Psychologists claim that twenty percent of us are habitual procrastinators, and the other eighty percent struggle occasionally with putting things off. Several books… Read More »

But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all Your works. Psalm 73:28 We are appreciative when we find a service or repair person who instills confidence. It’s not the fancy truck or high-tech gear that they have; it’s… Read More »

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 There are several key words in the biblical lexicon that are similar, but different. And their difference makes all the difference! Justice means getting what we deserve. Mercy means not getting what we deserve. And grace… Read More »

The Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and his name the only name. Zechariah 14:9, NIV In 1959, a bronze statue was given to the United Nations depicting a man beating a sword into a plowshare. It suggests the cessation of war and a transition… Read More »