Word on Wednesday

…holding fast to the Head, from whom the whole body, nourished…

For many, God’s love remains a theory. We’ve heard about it. We quote Scriptures about it. We may even try to will ourselves to believe in it. But John invites us to move beyond blind faith in God’s love. He challenges us to see it.

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive…

Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever…

God thunders wondrously with his voice; he does great things…

For all the promises of God find their Yes in him [Christ]. That…

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there…

Yet you have still a few names in Sardis, people who have not…

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. Proverbs…

But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming…

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,…

“Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell…

They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the…

The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him, and he is held fast…

“And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy…

Sometimes life is just hard. Things happen we don't understand…

And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his…

For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has…

Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom…

He stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among…

I imagine you've struggled with feeling distant from God. Empty.…

“For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have?…

I have to confess, the last several weeks have been hard. I’ve…

He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from…

Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore…

O Lord, I call upon you; hasten to me! Give ear to my voice when…

Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with…

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone…

Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.…

He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not…

Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still…

Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from…

And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him and let none of his…

And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his…

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise!…

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans…

“Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things…

Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin…

On Saturday I shared in the blessing of watching my niece get…

When Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted up his eyes and looked,…

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God…

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary,…

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with…

“For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of…

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his…

“You shall have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:3 God…

“For to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one…

“ . . . But woe to you, O earth and sea, for the devil has…

Righteousness will go before Him and make His footsteps a way.…

But for you, O Lord, do I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who…

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give…

Hear instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it. Blessed…

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. Proverbs…

Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly…

For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.…

So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us…

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm,…

I am a friend of God. You’ve probably heard songs making…

“I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to…

Not again. Clutching my Bible and prayer journal, I retreated…

“I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may…

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46 Do…

God amazes me. Two and a half years ago, God directed me to…

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;…

As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his…

“ . . . And he will be called . . . Mighty God  .…

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken,…

I have nothing to offer you today. Seriously. I sat at my…

Confession time again. Have you ever held onto a promise of…