Therefore there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1, NASB). The Greek word for “condemnation” means “looking down upon” or “devaluing.” There are three types of condemnation: when we condemn ourselves, condemn others, or when others condemn us. In other words, we devalue ourselves, look down upon others, and others […]
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The Psalms have been my faithful companions in over 53 years of following Jesus. I’ve learned to praise God in victory through the Psalms, and during times of deep disappointment, I’ve made new friends in the Psalms by memorizing a specific Psalm relevant to the difficulty. The Psalms have never failed as friends! No matter
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Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too (Philippians 2:3-4, NLT). I’ve on-lined the Harvard Business Review for years — it contains quality research, ideas, articles, and resources. To visit the
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You have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father. (Romans 8:15, NLT). One of my favorite writers, A.W. Tozer, wrote, “We tend by a secret law of the soul to move toward our mental image of
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We should often wash our hands for 20 seconds. My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to Your word (Psalm 119:25, NASB). Soap was invented (or discovered) in ancient Babylon around the time the Prophet Daniel lived. Legend describes a piece of meat while roasting, dropped grease upon ashes from the burned wood, and in
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How amazing are the deeds of the Lord! All who delight in him should ponder them. Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty (Psalm 111:2-3a, NLT). Recently, an e-news article I was reading referred to a book titled Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness. HHHHMMMHHM! Taking a bath in the
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First and Second Timothy, along with Titus, are collectively known as the “Pastoral Epistles,” a title given to them by a scholar in 1706. In the Pastoral Epistles, we find Paul writing to two of his disciples. First Timothy and Titus were written after Paul’s first imprisonment when he was traveling to many places in
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God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment (v. 1, ESV). Imagine God sitting on His throne. That’s the image of Psalm 82. The word “Elohim” is the most common word used for God in the Old Testament. It’s a plural noun, but when used with singular verbs,
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I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you (Colossians 4:18, ESV). Here’s the challenge: try reading the last chapter first, then the rest of the letter. With the Apostle Paul’s primary letters written to churches or groups of followers, I’ve enjoyed reading these epistles through the years and note that in
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When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books*, and above all the parchments (2 Timothy 4:13, ESV). Books have been an integral part of Christianity since the time of the Apostle Paul. Some historians believe that our modern form of books, instead of scrolls, originated from early Christianity
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