I’m Not There Yet

Today’s Bible reading is James 3. Like I said a few days ago, James is one of the most applicable books in the Bible. And this chapter is one of those that — if you let it — will “get all up on your business”, showing you that you aren’t all that you think you…

My Son is a Rockstar

In twelve hours from now, our son will be at one of the busiest airports in the US. By himself. For the first time. A couple of hours later, he will hop on a plane bound for Sydney, Australia. By himself. For the first time. He will stay in a Sydney hostel, recovering from jetlag…

A New Covenant

In today’s Bible reading from Hebrews 8, the writer refers back to a prophecy delivered by Jeremiah. “Look, the days are coming”—this is the Lord’s declaration—“when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. This one will not be like the covenant I made with their…

More Scary Words

Note: Today’s devotional was supposed to have posted Saturday. Internet gremlins kept that from happening. Our next scheduled Bible reading is on Tuesday. In today’s Bible reading from Hebrews 6, we come across more scary words. The writer warns that if someone were to have been enlightened, tasted the heavenly gift and God’s good word,…

You Are What You Eat

In today’s Bible reading from Hebrews 5, the writer concludes the chapter with, Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the basic principles of God’s revelation again. You need milk, not solid food. Now everyone who lives on milk is inexperienced with the message about righteousness, because…