“The blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them.” –Matthew 21:14 Read: Matthew 21 When Jesus entered the temple, what He found didn’t resemble its purpose. It didn’t take Him long to overturn some tables and drive out those who mistreated His holy place. Interestingly, the very next verse [...]
“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance and endurance produces character, and character produces hope and hope does not disappoint.” –Romans 5:3-5 Read: Romans 5 Exercise is not good for you. Yes, you read that right. Strictly speaking, it’s downright harmful. Take running, [...]
“Then he said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.’” –Luke 9:23 Read: Luke 9 Undeniably effective for building strength and changing the way your body looks, feels and performs, the squat also happens to be remarkably humbling. As I was [...]
“God will take away all their tears. There will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All the old things have passed away.” –Revelation 21:4 Read: Revelation 21 Recent business took my husband half way around the world to Hong Kong and Singapore, and after two weeks, my three young children missed [...]
“For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” –2 Timothy 1:7 Read: 2 Timothy 1 Imagine a coach before a big football game. The team has taken a knee and their helmets are off as they await the last few words of [...]
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” –Matthew 6:33 Read: Matthew 6 In Jonathan Pierce’s song “Flying Without Wings”, a great line always connects with me. He sings: “So impossible as it may seem, you’ve got to fight for every dream. ‘Cause who’s [...]
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” –Matthew 6:34 Read: Matthew 6 We sure do like our baggage. Ever notice the reluctancy of airline passengers to part with their carry-ons? My chocolate lab Josey is more likely to give up a fresh T-bone. [...]
“The Lord looks at the heart…” –1 Samuel 16:7 Read: 1 Samuel 16 When PrayFit VP Eric Velazquez described seeing his resemblance in his daughter’s faces, this weeping writer fought back tears. He said, “Jimmy, it’s one thing to know they’re your own flesh and blood, but when you start to see yourself, it’s simply amazing. I’m [...]
“Why did we ever leave Egypt?” –Numbers 11:20 Read: Numbers 11 Did you catch it? They actually missed prison. Not long after the Israelites met freedom, they actually longed for captivity. Behind bars they had no choices. As inmates, they had no responsibility. Even though they were trapped, they were warm, cozy, and full. Their prayer for [...]
“…weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head…” -Luke 7:38 Read: Luke 7 Back in graduate school, we had our share of underwater weighing assignments. Underwater weighing is regarded as the most valuable tool at determining body composition. However, in order for the subject to [...]