Month: January 2014
Click here to read Acts 20 on BibleGateway.com Have you ever been compelled to do something? For example, are you now compelled to ask Mr. Google what “compelled” means? Never fear: compelled means to force or oblige someone to do…
Click here to read Genesis 15 on BibleGateway.com No question about it, the Bible has many passages that are somewhat difficult to understand. Ridiculous might be a better word. Swallowed by a big fish? Really? Coins in a fish’s mouth?…
Click here to read Acts 11 on BibleGateway.com Ministry can be difficult. Look at poor Peter in today’s reading. He goes out to evangelize, has a eye-opening spiritual experience, witnesses to a completely unreached people group, sees a wonderful revival…
Click here to read Ezra 8 on BibleGateway.com Have you ever put your foot in your mouth? Not physically, of course. That’s just gross. Unless you’re a baby, then it’s adorable. Of course, babies can get away with all kinds…
Click here to read Acts 7 on BibleGateway.com “That’s the last straw.” Have you ever wondered what the last straw really is? Like, for example, when one is hypothetically eating a couple dozen cookies, there comes a point when one…
Click here to read Genesis 6 on BibleGateway.com Have you ever read a book on optical illusions? If so, why? You know the pictures are lying to you. Dirty little weasels. And yet you just keep turning page after page,…
Click here to read Matthew 4 on BibleGateway.com Temptation. The bag of Oreos on the counter next to the apple. The empty country road with nary a police officer in sight. The Facebook feed beckoning during study time. The cat…
Click here to read Genesis 3 on BibleGateway.com Ah, the holidays. In many parts of the world, we are only partway through the “twelve days of Christmas.” (December 25 to January 6). That means we are right in the middle…
Click here to read Ezra 2 on BibleGateway.com There’s a lot to be thankful for in this modern world. The Interwebs give us access to just about any information we need at the touch of a button, not to mention…
Click here to read Acts 1 on BibleGateway.com A new year upon us, my friends. And there was much rejoicing in the land. Whoopadeedoo. As with any new year, you may be tempted to make this year better than last….