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If the past few months have taught us any lesson, it is that there is only so much you can plan for. I doubt that when we were looking forward to the New Year on January 1, 2020 any of us would have predicted half of what has happened this year. We had just welcomedContinue reading “September 12: Proverbs 16-18; 2 Corinthians 6”

Reconciliation has become a buzzword in our modern social discourse. Many disparate people and groups claim to be pursuing an agenda of reconciliation, trying to heal the wounds of the past. If you ask them what they mean by “reconciliation” you might be surprised by the range of answers you get. Some genuinely want toContinue reading “September 11: Proverbs 13-15; 2 Corinthians 5”

There are a number of prominent preachers and teachers who proclaim that the Christian should experience a life of nothing but triumph. This includes not only spiritual victory but also success in business, finance, and relationships. They view Jesus as a gift-giver who wants to fulfill all the desires of His followers if only theyContinue reading “September 10: Proverbs 10-12; 2 Corinthians 4”

There are many experts in our world today, people who are extremely knowledgeable about a particular field. Experts can range from those who have a certain amount of specialized knowledge that can share to those who are considered the greatest experts in their field anywhere. I could be considered an “expert” in the field ofContinue reading “September 9: Proverbs 8-9; 2 Corinthians 3”

One of the questions that Christians often ponder is why the gospel of Jesus Christ does not come across to more people as good news. It would seem to us that a promise of deliverance from eternal judgment and of a life forever with God Himself would be the most attractive message anyone could give.Continue reading “September 8: Proverbs 6-7; 2 Corinthians 2”

I recently suffered a mild stroke. While I am recovering, there are some lingering effects that occasionally make me stop and wonder just what is going on. I might forget the name of someone I’ve known for years, look at a page I’ve just written and wonder what I was thinking, or walk a blockContinue reading “September 7: Proverbs 3-5; 2 Corinthians 2”

The Bible is not a single book, but a collection of books written at different times and places. These books are not all the same kind of literature, so when we read the Bible and seek to interpret and understand what it says we need to be aware of what kind of literature, or genre,Continue reading “September 6: Proverbs 1-2; 1 Corinthians 16”

If there is one question that confronts humanity with both wonder and dread, it is the question of what happens when we die. While scientists can observe the organic processes that occur in our bodies, people since the dawn of creation have pondered if there is more to life than just an animal existence. InsideContinue reading “September 5: Psalms 148-150; 1 Corinthians 15:29-58”

People look for security in their lives. There are many places that we can look, and a variety of sources of comfort to which we turn. It may be the warmth of our family connections, a good group of friends, or a corner office at work that give us a sense of security when we’reContinue reading “September 4: Psalm 146-147; 1 Corinthians 15”

If you want to pick a theological fight, there are few passages more contentious than 1 Corinthians 14. Moving from prophecy to speaking in tongues, interpreting tongues, what to do in a worship service, the role of women in the church, and the authority of an apostle, Paul touches on a list of hot buttonContinue reading “September 3: Psalms 143-145; 1 Corinthians 14:21-40”