Jesus will not break a crushed reed, and he will not extinguish a smoldering wick. Just wait; he will bring triumph from the trial. Matthew 12:20, Becky’s No-nonsense Paraphrase Trials Teach Truth Since my sister left this side of eternity, Matthew 12:20 often echoes in my mind. The idea of being battered but secure pulls me … Continue reading Trial, by Becky Antkowiak
For this reason it is crucial for us to pay especially close attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For if the word spoken through angels proved to be firm, and every violation and disobedience received a just payback, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Hebrews … Continue reading Neglect, by Melissa Carey
As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office, and he said to him, “Follow me,” and he got up and followed him. Matthew 9:9 CSB It was a complicated week of cramming—rushing, overdoing. Exactly why, when I picked up the magazine called Real Simple, I felt energized. … Continue reading Follow, by Beth Duewel
Jesus wept. John 11:35 This verse is perhaps one of the most famous in the entire Bible, and the shortest. In context, Jesus is away from Judea when he gets word that Lazarus, the brother of Mary and Martha, is very ill. He’s a close family friend but it’s dangerous for Jesus to return to … Continue reading Wept, by Debb Hackett
He drew a circular horizon on the face of the waters, At the boundary of light and darkness. Job 26:10 The sign read, “Danger Minefield!” Nothing else was needed to convince me not to cross the rope barrier that hung between where I stood on the shore of the Dead Sea and the potentially life ending ground on the other side. This was … Continue reading Boundary, by Lori Altebaumer