The way Luke introduces John the Baptist has a familiar ring:“The word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness” (Lk. 3:2)For example: “The word of the LORD that came to Hosea, the son of Beeri” or...

1 Corinthians 8:1-6  It’s not one of my favorites, but this time something happened- it was like I saw a glint of light sparkle from one of the verses• so I started digging at it◦ I took my investigation as f...

 Reading the stories of Jesus,Have you ever wished you could hear the tone of his voice?- for instance, I imagine a note of disappointment or sadness when says,“Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me,...

For some theologians and many believers,Paul’s letter to the Romans is the heart of the Christian faith- but what they see as the central message isn’t my favorite part• chapter 8 and this chapter speak directly to our need• ...

Do you have a favorite psalm; for instance, Psalm 23?Whether one psalm speaks to me and another one doesn’t,- depends a lot on my mood at the time I read them• the Psalms are moody, and some of them match my mood perfectly• w...