In my judgment, the most important word in the entire Bible is the Hebrew word hesed. That is the word that is translated, for example, in Ps. 23:6 as “lovingkindness” (NASB), “love” (NIV) or “mercy” (NKJV): “surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life.”
Whatever translation you use, find that word [...]
Archive for January, 2009
The Most Important Word in the Bible
Posted in Biblical Studies, Theology on January 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A “Must See” on Abortion
Posted in Biblical Studies, Public Policy on January 26, 2009 | 1 Comment »
What’s So Great About Obama?
Posted in Biblical Studies on January 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We must never judge politicians by what they say on major issues by what they do.
There is euphoria about the election of Barak Obama and rightly so, in connection with the historical breakthrough of a black man being elected to the highest office in our country.
That excitement should always remain; on the other [...]
Devotional: What Are You Living For?
Posted in Biblical Studies on January 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have three favorite verses in Scripture, but the one I want to write about and encourage you with is the one that motivates me to finish my walk with the Lord on this earth in a strong manner.
Paul writes at the end of his life, knowing he is about to be executed, the following:
“I [...]
Applying the New Testament to Your Life
Posted in Biblical Studies on January 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Are you dealing with fear, worry, anxiety, anger or frustration right now and want to walk in and enjoy peace instead?
My friend, God has a solution for you and it is found in Phil. 4:6-7, where Paul tells the church in Philippi: “Be anxious for nothing but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, [...]
