Category Archives: Write the Word

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32  Years ago, while visiting our granddaughter, Julia Grace, she and I worked together on memorizing the verse above. She struggled with … Continue reading →

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Proverbs 17:17  Do I love at all times?  Am I a faithful friend?  Do time, schedules, and commitments handicap my ability and availability to … Continue reading →

It was July 1961.  Almost exactly 65 years ago. Legendary coach Vince Lombardi walked onto the field for day one of training camp. His Green Bay Packers team was comprised of professional athletes who almost won the NFL Championship in … Continue reading →

 “A man’s wisdom gives him patience,it is to his glory to overlook an offense.”Proverbs 19:11 While the TSA may admonish air travelers, “If you see something, say something,” perhaps God’s advice would more often be, “If you see something, pray … Continue reading →

“The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,but the folly of fools is deception.”Proverbs 14:8 Deception can be a quick, easy way to get out of an awkward situation or a tight jam. Just a little … Continue reading →

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 →