Today’s Walk in the Word

On this rock I will build my church.                   —Matthew 16:18 By human calculation, the church should have failed. It began with just a dozen men, up against a world population of two hundred million. In the main, those men were uneducated, poor, and powerless—slim chance they […]

Remember your leaders who first taught you the word of God.                 —Hebrews 13:7 “When David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep” (Acts 13:36). Leaders come and go. The original recipients of Hebrews were second-generation believers. The author urged them to remember those […]

Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.             —Matthew 6:21 British journalist Malcolm Muggeridge said, “I have never met a rich man who was happy, nor have I have met a poor man who did not want to become a rich man.” Most of us know that […]

I will remember their sins no more.                   —Hebrews 8:12 On January 10, 49 BC, Julius Caesar led his 13th Legion across the Rubicon river into Italy, which the Roman government considered treason—carrying an automatic death sentence. Once Caesar crossed the Rubicon, there was no turning back. […]

The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.              —Joshua 1:9 Fourteen-year-old Erin is in a fierce fight with osteosarcoma. She’s bravely facing miles of rough road: chemo, hip replacement, rehab. When a lovely, vibrant teenager grapples with such a life-interrupting battle, the “Why?” questions assault our […]

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near.                           —Ephesians 2:13 Ephesians 2 paints a bleak picture for Gentiles before Christ came. We were outsiders: “separate from Christ . . . excluded from citizenship . . […]

Look to him, and be radiant.                —Psalm 34:5 Houston, Texas, is a multi-ethnic city where 145 languages are spoken—some you may never have heard of: Tamil, Urdu, Yoruba. A lot of the residents in my apartment complex don’t look like me or speak my language—nor do I look […]

I am making everything new.           —Revelation 21:5 “The Secretary of the Army regrets to inform you that your son was killed in action yesterday . . .” As a Casualty Notification Officer, Army Captain Richard Siemion was tasked with communicating that message many times. When a soldier’s death was reported, […]

Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!”      —John 11:43 Edith’s life was a mess. One Sunday, she walked into a nearby church. The minister’s text was Luke 15:2—“This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.” What Edith heard was this: “This man receiveth sinners, and Edith with them.” She’s been quoting […]

Do not be anxious about anything.                 —Philippians 4:6 If you were to stop by No. 24 Cheyne Row in London, you would be at the site of Thomas Carlyle’s house, built in 1708. You could take the tour and see the attic room that was converted into […]