Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children. Ephesians 5:1Ephesians 5:1English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEV5 1 Do as God does. After all, you are his dear children.WP-Bible plugin Children love to imitate their parents. They will clomp around the house in their parents shoes. Little girls watch their mothers applying make up while little [...]
I often laugh to myself when I read the words “suffer the little children” from the conversation between Jesus and His disciples in Mark 10. After teaching energetic 3rd graders for over 20 years I often feel that I’ve done my share of suffering. The word as used here however means “to allow”. Jesus said, [...]
If you’ve ever tried to read through the entire Bible, you know the going gets rough in Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. I struggle through the lists of laws, rules, and regulations. The precise directions for animal sacrifices that had to be offered for a multitude of offenses is mind boggling. When I’m tempted to skip [...]
I brought a rock back from the cold waters of Loch Ness, Scotland. It reminds me of my childhood fascination with the legendary monster. I brought a rock back from Nairobi, Kenya. It came from a desolate, dusty lot where my new friend’s church was being constructed. It reminds me to pray for this young [...]
People pray many prayers concerning themselves. Lord help me…lose weight, quit smoking, quit drinking, get a job, know You better, be kinder to others, lead others to You, be a good witness, and so on. Petitions come easily enough but should never be the end of our actions. A friend of mine loves the saying, [...]
