Today’s Scripture: Luke 2:34, NLT(Tyndale)- “Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, "This child will be rejected by many in Israel, and it will be their undoing. But he will be the greatest joy to many others.” The Word is alive! Jesus is alive and He is our greatest joy and comfort. The story of Simeon always reaches into my soul. in ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Luke 19:3, NKJV- “And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature." O that wee little man. The mention of Zacchaeus puts a childhood song on many of our minds and lips. I find the scriptures’ choice of words in Luke 19:3 interesting in most translations. Not only did he seek ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, NLT- “Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.” Do you think God speaks to you? At times do you wonder if it is just in your head or that still small voice is yours? ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Luke 17:14, HCSB- When He saw them, He told them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And while they were going, they were healed. “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us” was the cry of ten people with leprosy in Luke 17:13. It was impressed upon me that it does not say Jesus healed them and then told them to go and show ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Luke 10:42, NKJV- “But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things,” Luke 10:41 ESV. Sound familiar? Do we get lost in our anxiety and troubles of trying to do too much? Like Martha, we even stress over doing ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Luke 9:43, KJB- “And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,” Each time I get to Luke 9 I seem to stop and reflect and read surrounding chapters for the majesty and power of God. I was reminded in my prayers this morning that ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Luke 5:5, NIV- “Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”” The New King James Version puts this a little differently. “But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless, at Your word I ... Continue Reading »