Author Archives: LauraMac

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God,who gives generously to all without finding fault,and it will be given to him.James 1:5 One short verse, but so much truth here! Let’s unpack it together: HumilityThe verse begins, If … Continue reading →

So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 What if each new day brought a new nugget of wisdom? In just the past year, 365 treasures would be ours. And counting … Continue reading →

“In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.” Romans 6:11 While all of us are fully aware that we are not dead to sin, we can celebrate the joyous news that in … Continue reading →

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities —his eternal power and divine nature —have been clearly seen, being understood fromwhat has been made, so that men are without excuse.”Romans 1:20 All of creation bears witness to God’s … Continue reading →

For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed,a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”Romans 1:17 The theme for the book of Romans is righteousness. It … Continue reading →

“I long to see you so that I may impart to yousome spiritual gift to make you strong– that is, that you and I may be mutually encouragedby each other’s faith.”Romans 1:11-12 Paul’s heart desire was to visit the church … Continue reading →

“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”Ephesians 5:21  Here is yet another verse underscoring that our relationship with Jesus makes every other relationship work.  If I love Jesus, I will love the “one anothers” in my life. Because I … Continue reading →

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32  Just because we are believers does not mean we will not hurt each other. In fact, those we are closest to … Continue reading →

Love must be sincere.Hate what is evil, cling to what is good.Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.Honor one another above yourselves.Romans 12:9-10 Paul talks about brotherly love in this passage. That’s good. We can embrace that. (Might adapt … Continue reading →