“And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing…” Genesis 12:2 Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD and destroyed the city of Pompeii. Today it is a remarkable trip back in time. Buried under 13 to 20 feet of volcanic ash, pumice, and …
“And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?” Matthew 6:27 My late father-in-law’s favorite song was Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry Be Happy.” This music marvel of an a cappella song has 7 tracks mixed together, each made using only McFerrin’s voice. Its carefree vibe and musical artistry made it a global …
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Play to your strengths. That’s the age-old wisdom of sports and coaching. The same is true in …
“Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” They said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.” …
“Six days work shall be done, but on the seventh day you shall have a Sabbath of solemn rest, holy to the Lord.” Exodus 35:2 It means seven and is where the word Saturday originated. It also means rest. Or, perhaps, first it means rest. It is on the seventh day that he Lord looked out on all He spoke …
