Let Me Keep Learning from Joseph

[Note: I am reading through the Bible in 2026 and blogging each day on one of the passages I’ve read. These won’t be “perfect” posts, but this exersize helps me think though and apply some portion of scripture to my life each day.] I love the story of Joseph, yes, the one with the amazing … Continue reading →

Am I Offended When Others Accomplish Much?

[Note: I am reading through the Bible in 2026 and blogging each day on one of the passages I’ve read. These won’t be “perfect” posts, but this exersize helps me think though and apply some portion of scripture to my life each day.] …and coming to his hometown [Jesus] taught them in their synagogue, so that they were … Continue reading →

What’s the Kingdom of Heaven to Me?

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls,  who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it. Matthew 12:45-46 What does this mean? And what does it mean to me? The Kingdom of Heaven came to earth with Jesus. John the Baptist said “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 3: 2) He said this shortly before baptising Jesus. And the Kingdom of Heaven is future, eternal. … Continue reading →

Who Gets the Credit?

[Note: I am reading through the Bible in 2026 and blogging each day on one of the passages I’ve read. These won’t be “perfect” posts, but this exersize helps me think though and apply some portion of scripture to my life each day.] I like to notice repetitions in Scripture. My Bible study friends know … Continue reading →

Can I Have Fullness of Joy?

[Note: I am reading through the Bible in 2026 and blogging each day on one of the passages I’ve read. These won’t be “perfect” posts, but this exersize helps me think though and apply some portion of scripture to my life each day.] You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 I honestly don’t live in a state … Continue reading →

Oholibama

[Note: I am reading through the Bible in 2026 and blogging each day on one of the passages I’ve read. These won’t be “perfect” posts, but this exersize helps me think though and apply some portion of scripture to my life each day.] I’ve read through the Bible I don’t know how many times. And … Continue reading →

My Spiritual Physician

[Note: I am reading through the Bible in 2026 and blogging each day on one of the passages I’ve read. These won’t be “perfect” posts, but this exersize helps me think though and apply some portion of scripture to my life each day.] “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give … Continue reading →

I Forget to Praise

[Note: I am reading through the Bible in 2026 and blogging each day on one of the passages I’ve read. These won’t be “perfect” posts, but this exersize helps me think though and apply some portion of scripture to my life each day.] How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?    How long will you hide your face … Continue reading →

I Want Wisdom, but How Do I Get It?

[Note: I am reading through the Bible in 2026 and blogging each day on one of the passages I’ve read. These won’t be “perfect” posts, but this exersize helps me think though and apply some portion of scripture to my life each day.] Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,    and the one who gets understanding,for … Continue reading →

The Girl Nobody Wanted

[Note: I am reading through the Bible in 2026 and blogging each day on one of the passages I’ve read. These won’t be “perfect” posts, but this exersize helps me think though and apply some portion of scripture to my life each day.] I’ll never forget hearing this sermon of Tim Keller’s, after he baptised … Continue reading →

I Hang Out with Sinners. But Do I?

[Note: I am reading through the Bible in 2026 and blogging each day on one of the passages I’ve read. These won’t be “perfect” posts, but this exersize helps me think though and apply some portion of scripture to my life each day.] As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting … Continue reading →

Rest in the Storm

And when [Jesus] got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” Then he … Continue reading →

Straight Paths? Really?

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,    and do not lean on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him,    and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 This oft-quoted verse is pretty straightforward. Don’t trust in my own inclinations. It’s not to say I don’t have wisdom, but trust principally in the Lord who knows everything. Rely first on … Continue reading →

He Sees Me. He Hears Me.

Bear with me as you read two stories from Genesis about the interactions of Abraham (originally Abram), his wife Sarah (originally Sarai), Sarah’s servant Hagar, her son Ishmael, and the Lord: “So, after Abram had lived ten years in the land of Canaan, Sarai, Abram’s wife, took Hagar the Egyptian, her servant, and gave her to … Continue reading →

Really? I Need to Change?

There are so many passages that I’ve thought about for years and that guide my life which I could talk about here (and maybe I will do so later), like the idea of looking at myself critically instead of judging someone else (Matthew 7:1-4). But the reason I’m blogging daily on what I read in … Continue reading →