Today’s Walk in the Word

Her children arise and call her blessed.                             —Proverbs 31:28 Those of us blessed with a godly mother have in wayward moments wandered off in a prodigal swagger, only to limp back from the far country by the pull of her influence. […]

A gossip betrays a confidence. but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.                    —Proverbs 11:13 Dirty laundry is a sweet treat that’s hard to resist: “Gossip is so tasty! How we love to swallow it!” (Prv 26:22 GNT). But its aftertaste is bitter: “[A] gossip separates close […]

[God] works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.                         —Ephesians 1:11 Candidates win elections, take office, preen, and flaunt their power—but only briefly. Sooner than they expect, they lose an election and are swept out of office. As J.B. Phillips […]

This poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.            —Mark 12:43 “Many rich people threw in large amounts [into the temple treasury]. But a poor widow came and put in two very small coins, worth only a fraction of a penny” (Mk 12:41–42). “This poor widow,” […]

Do you have eyes but fail to see?                  —Mark 8:18 A significant percentage of Jesus’ healing miracles gave or restored sight to the blind. Persistence and faith are on display in Matthew 9:27–29, where two blind men followed Jesus, shouting, “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” […]

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.                 —Proverbs 11:2 At the time of this writing, the public’s assessment of the US Congress is at an all-time low, a negative 95 percent. You would think that politicians with a 5 percent approval rating would […]

Don’t you care if we drown?              —Mark 4:38 Some of Jesus’ disciples were experienced mariners who made their living on the water. But they were no match for the storm that swamped their boat on this day—and they were terrified. Jesus was sound asleep, and that rubbed them the […]

Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your heart.           —Hebrews 3:15 Jesus spotted Zacchaeus perched in a tree beside the road in Jericho. The little man had made the climb hoping to get a look at this teacher everyone was talking about. Jesus said, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. […]

If one part suffers, every part suffers with it.                        —1 Corinthians 12:25 Our world is not just about us; it is also about those close to us—some of whom are fighting private wars, secret hungers, inner poverty. Paul denounced a myopic self-interest and encouraged […]

I came that [you] may have life, and have it abundantly.            —John 10:10 Some wag said, “The only thing in life that is certain is that nothing is certain.” Not true! Here are two things about which I feel certain. Life is a gift from God to be treasured and […]