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Come, Listen, Follow
- -Journeying slowly through the Gospel of Luke I notice two parallel teachings of Jesus that challenge me. In these passages, Scripture comes to life, showing how the heart’s response to the teachings of Jesus must lead to corresponding actions. When it does, it results in our growth in wisdom and… Read More -
Ethical Fitness and the Overflow of the Heart
- -Do you consider yourself a good person? I certainly hope so. But, on what basis do any of us make that claim? I have a few answers to consider from Scripture, and from the field of ethics. I’ve arrived at this topic during the time of quarantine. During this time,… Read More -
Tale of Two Doggies, Part 4: Aging Gracefully
-If you have followed my blog for while (thank you!), you may recall that I’ve written a few times about things I’ve learned from my two dogs, insights that have contributed to my walk with the Lord. Now my husband and I are facing the reality that our beloved Scooter… Read More -
Risk, Superstition, and Trusting God in the Time of Corona
- -“When you believe in things that you don’t understand, then you suffer; Superstition ain’t the way.”—Stevie Wonder, “Superstition” The earth-shaking shift caused by the Corona virus has us all questioning anew how we manage risk as individuals, businesses and social groups. For many of us, risk management is not usually… Read More -
We Shall Be Like Him
- -Humans have this little habit of taking over God’s job. The original influence for this perpetual error in judgment was Satan, the serpent Eve encountered in that lovely garden so long ago. He is the one who subverts and corrupts every good intention of Creator God by deception. He tells… Read More -
Daniel's Tests and Ours: Part 2
-Last week I shared some of the ways Daniel and his associates were tested as captives in Babylon. This week I ask how these tests parallel those that we face currently as disciples of Jesus Christ in America. We are under siege by an invisible virus at the moment, but… Read More -
Daniel's Tests and Ours: Part 1
-The stories of the early chapters of Daniel are captivating in plot, character, action, and scope. Lovers of God over the centuries have taken encouragement from the example set by Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. In my recent reading I observed six tests put to these Hebrew youth that proved… Read More -
Safety in Rough Waters
-(I have edited and updated this blog, originally published here in 2020. At the time we were all contending the surreal state of affairs suddenly brought on by a vicious, invisible virus. Medical experts tried to project likely outcomes in different locations. Meanwhile, government officials at all levels scrambled to… Read More -
The Power of "So"
-So…I have come upon a theme in Acts that should bring strong motivation and encouragement to those engaged in Christ’s mission to make disciples. It is the little word “so.” This word, when used as a conjunction, is defined “for this reason.” For example, “We were running out of toilet… Read More -
Watch!
-I’m reading the book of Acts these days, amazed and impressed once again by the intensity, boldness, and courage of those first disciples. What if they had not answered the call of God? Thankfully they did, and we have a worldwide church because of their faithful obedience to the Spirit… Read More -
Fear to Boldness
-I came to faith in Christ when I was a twenty-something fledgling musician and undergraduate in New York City. When I ventured out, I would sling my guitar over the shoulder of my thrift shop wool coat, throw a dashing fedora on my head, and act as tough as a… Read More -
Asking the Right Questions
-Jesus was brilliant. Even from the young age of 12, he debated with his elders in the religious establishment and astonished them with his answers, and with his questions. A mark of true wisdom and intelligence is the ability to ask good questions. When his parents tracked him down and… Read More
The Scripture Comes to Life Blog
One of my greatest joys is reading and studying the Bible. While I do so, I pray that God will give me supernatural insight I’ve never seen or heard preached before. He has faithfully done so. A teacher at heart, my study is driven by a desire to teach and share the wonderful truths he reveals.
I’ve written on a wide variety of themes and topics. The blogs are searchable by topic and with keywords.
As you read, may Scripture come to life for you in many marvelous and helpful ways.