Category Archives: 21st Century Biblical Reflections

Inexorably pursue the goodAlways strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. – 1 Thessalonians 5:15 1 Thess 5:11-15  11 Therefore encourage one another, and build up one another, just as you also are doing. 12 But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you,Continue reading “Inexorably pursue the good”

Asked to do hard – crazy things “Now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.” – Genesis 22:12 Genesis 22:1-13  1 God tested Abraham’s faith. “Abraham!” God called. “Yes,” he replied. “Here I am.”  2 “Take your son, your only son – yes, Isaac,Continue reading “Asked to do hard – crazy things”

The Father sees as well in the dark as He does in the light O LORD, You have searched me and known me. – Psalms 139:1 Psalms 139:1-12  1 O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.  2 You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughtsContinue reading “The Father sees as well in the dark as He does in the light”

Light dispels darkness Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” – John 8:12 Philippians 2:12-15  12 Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that IContinue reading “Light dispels darkness”

I’m always losing something For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost. – Luke 19:10 Luke 15:4-6  4 “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others in the wilderness and go toContinue reading “I’m always losing something”