I spent a little time this past spring reading and meditating on Psalm 119. I love this particular psalm because it’s all about the Word of God, which I absolutely adore. You may have heard of Psalm 119 before because it’s the longest chapter in the Bible. It is a whopping 176 verses long! And…
Category: In the Word
A Sneak Peek of the Revolutionary Peace to Come
To say our world in 2025 is divisive would be an understatement. We find so many ways to pit one side against the other. People debate about politics, science, the economy, religion, and the list goes on. Countries fight in wars, terrorist organizations inflict unjustified pain, and racism and hate crimes abound. Even within the…
A Simple Change that can Transform Your Faith
Please direct your attention to the flight attendants for an important safety demonstration about the safety features of this aircraft. When the seat belt sign illuminates, you must fasten your seat belt. Insert the metal fittings one into the other, and tighten by pulling on the loose end of the strap. To release your seat…
A Verse for When… You’re Trying to Please People
It can be so hard to discount the opinions of others. I, for one, have spent way too much time and energy worried about what people think of me. There was a season at my workplace where gossip was a serious issue. So many people’s names were on the lips of others, and it led…
A Verse for When… You Want to Know God Better
Different Bible translations are so helpful and insightful sometimes. I usually read the New International Version, but I love looking up passages in other translations like The Message and the Amplified Bible. They can provide deeper understanding and new insights. The King James Version is one I don’t frequently read, but its formal language is…
A Verse for When… You Want to be Near God
Perhaps you’ve had a moment when you’ve been reading the Bible, and something just makes you smile. A certain phrase, a specific idea, or maybe it’s a biblical principle that makes you smile because it’s just exactly what you needed to hear in that moment. When I come across a verse or phrase like this,…
A Verse for When… You Know Your Need for God’s Truth
Because I love the Bible, I also love Psalm 119. It’s a long one! The longest chapter in the Bible. And it’s just all about loving the Word of God. Reading through this Psalm is live-giving, especially for someone with a passionate love for Scripture. So I stumbled upon a music group, Stillcreek, that released…
How to Not be Unprepared When Jesus Comes Back
Okay, so a few weeks ago, a situation played out in my classroom that honestly happens all the time. My ninth grade World Literature class was in the middle of reading “Romeo and Juliet.” Once they get past the Shakespearean language, which can be difficult to understand initially, they always get invested in the action-packed…
A Look at 15 Powerful Ways God Keeps You
Did you know there are a few books of the Bible that only have one chapter? Jude is one of them! Tucked in right before the book of Revelation at the end of the New Testament, Jude is 25 verses in its entirety. But they are a power-packed 25 verses, if I do say so…
A Verse for When… It’s Too Easy to Focus on Yourself First
It’s so easy to put a lot of focus on self. …for me, anyway. Social media encourages this emphasis, as does our current culture’s high value on self care, individualism and self empowerment. Obviously, none of these things are bad in moderation! But there’s a slippery slope, and it’s easy to wind up settling into…