DAY 178 Genesis 13:2,5 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents. Two lessons stand out today:First, Abraham left empty with Lot from Ur of the Chaldeans. But as we read today, as Abraham increased, so did Lot.... Continue Reading →
POLICE YOUR MIND
203/365 Reference Text: John 20:1-18 POLICE YOUR MIND Our brains are often wired to associate specific items to specific people, states of mind or events: see a fire truck with sirens on and we think 'there's a fire somewhere'. Whenever we see tears, we can think 'something sad or joyful has happened'. Drawing associations is... Continue Reading →
WHAT WOMB BORE YOU?
DAY 282 OF 365 IN 2021 WHAT WOMB BORE YOU? Luke 11:27 And it happened, as He spoke these things, that a certain woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and the breasts which nursed You!” What womb bore? That can mean two things,... Continue Reading →
AN INEXPLICABLE MYSTERY
DAY 211 OF 365 IN 2021 AN INEXPLICABLE MYSTERY Matthew 13:54 When He had come to His own country, He taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished and said, “Where did this Man get this wisdom and these mighty works? At first glance and first interaction, a person's name, appearance and mother... Continue Reading →
THE POWER OF ASSOCIATION
After a couple or news headlines which I read today, one word stood out very strongly: "association". This word is used in very different contexts and forms but in this case, it makes reference to tying one thing to another by use of a connection which is intended to garner greater attention. As an example,... Continue Reading →