The Magi weren’t simply three really smart guys (aka “Wise Men”) on camels. There is much more to the story. Here is the video link: The Magi The audio-only links to Spotify and iTunes are to the right. Here is the transcript today’s podcast was derived from: The Magi How incredible would it be to […]

The fact that God chose THESE shepherds as witnesses to the Incarnation is NOT an afterthought or a mistake. Here is the video version of this podcast: The Christmas Chronicles Part 3… The Shepherds The audio links to this podcast (iTunes and Spotify) are to the right. Here is the transcript used for this podcast: […]

“Thinking with my mouth open” I muse about the humanity of the story of Mary and Joseph. Here is the video link: Christmas Chronicles Part 2 – Mary As usual, the audio links for Spotify and iTunes is to the right. Here is the transcript used for today’s podcast: The Story The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38) […]

There are two parts to a chess match – the “Long Game” and the “End Game”. The Long Game is the majority of the match, and its purpose is to set up the player’s End Game. God’s Long Game is the entirety of the Old Testament. His End Game is found in the Gospels. The […]

Why do some scholars feel that verses 9 through 20 of Mark 16 were not in the original manuscripts? Also – why did Mark say the women left the tomb frightened and told no one anything, when all the other Gospels say the women DID talk to others about why they saw at the Tomb? […]

From the Sanhedrin and the charge of blasphemy to Pilate and the charge of treason, still Jesus did not retaliate. Convicted of treason with Pilate demanding that the religious leaders accept their participation in this event, Pilate consented to their demand to crucify Jesus, and sentence was passed. Here is the video link: Mark 15… […]

You can learn a lot about Jesus by seeing His responses throughout His trial, sentencing, and execution. In today’s podcast I outline the context of this last part of Jesus’ life by sharing 10 reasons why His trial was illegal. Here is the YouTube Link: The Trial of Jesus Part 1 The audio links are […]

What does the act of the woman with the perfume tell us about her? What does Jesus’ betrayal by Judas tell us about Judas? What do Jesus’ words at the last Supper tell us about Him? School is almost done for the disciples. The next three days are going to be crazy. Buckle up. Here […]

This passage in Mark has bothered me throughout then years. But I think I have come to grips with it. My overriding question has been “Is this a prophetic word for the first-century Disciples or for us today?” My answer is…. Yes. Here is the video link: Mark 13… Prophecy – a Two Edged Sword […]

In His last week in Jerusalem, Jesus begins by facing off with each faction of the religious leadership of Israel… Chief Priests, Teachers of the Law, Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians. He does not hold back in revealing their hypocrisy. Here is the Video Link: Mark 12… Into the Lion’s Den The Audio links for Spotify […]

Join me as I “Think with my mouth open” on the topics of Fig Trees and Prayer as addressed by Jesus in Mark 11. Here is the video link: Mark 11… Of Fig Trees and Prayer The Audio links – Spotify and iTunes – are to the right. Here is the transcript used for today’s […]

Once again Jesus has to explain to His disciples what is going to happen in Jerusalem. In the process He also addresses the topic of being a servant-leader, completely opposite of how the disciples were thinking about leadership. In the midst of this, Jesus encounters a blind man on the side of the road. Here […]

Is there a one thing or things you would refuse to give up if asked to by Jesus? The rich young man in this account by Mark was asked that very question. The video link is here: Mark 10:17-31… The Rich Young Ruler The audio links are to the right… i.e. Spotify and iTunes Here […]

What is it about children that causes Jesus to tell us to emulate them in regards to membership in the Kingdom of Heaven? Video link here: Mark 10:13-16… About Children Audio links  – iTunes and Spotify – are to the right. Here is the transcript I used to record today’s podcast. Mark The Little Children […]

Yes, the Pharisees asked Jesus a question about Divorce. But the underlying reason for the question wasn’t about a search for truth by the Pharisees. It was more sinister than that. The video link is here: Mark 10:1-12… it’s not REALLY about Divorce The audio links for Spotify and iTunes are to the right. Here […]

Jesus continues His discussion with His disciples about His impending death, weaving in a discussion about true humility and salt. The video link is here: Mark 9:30-50… Of Salt and Humility The Audio links are to the right (iTunes and Spotify). Here is the transcript used for today’s podcast: Mark 9:30-50 Jesus Predicts His Death […]

Why were the disciples unable to cast the demon out of that child? Why were the disciples arguing with the Teachers of the Law? Why was Jesus upset? This is a hard passage… but the reason for impotent ministry is highlighted here. Grab some coffee and join me! The video link is here: Mark 9:14-29… […]

I can imagine Peter is reeling from the revelation that the Messiah (Jesus) would die soon. I see the conversation on the Mount of Transfiguration in that context – especially the part where God the Father rebukes Peter… “This is my Son… LISTEN to Him!” The Youtube link is below: Mark 9:1-13… What do I […]

Peter’s confession – “You are the Christ/Messiah” – revealed real insight into the nature of Christ’s person and mission, but at the same time, his concept of Jesus’ messiahship was far from being perfect. He and the other disciples still had much to learn of Messiah’s suffering, rejection, and death. Here is the video link: […]

Jesus is entering the last phase of His earthly ministry. He has important things to tell His disciples, and they are worried about bread. Here is the video link: Mark 8:1-21… It’s Not About the Bread The Audio Links are to the right i.e. Spotify and iTunes. Here is the transcript used for this podcast: […]

After His argument with religious leaders over what is to be considered “clean” or “unclean”, Jesus departs for a pagan region,Tyre – an unclean region  – to minister to the Gentiles there. Here is the video link Mark 7:24-37… Back to the Gentiles… Again The audio links for iTunes and Spotify are to the right. […]

Jesus does not mince His words in confronting the Pharisees concerning their religious hypocrisy. The video link is here: The Gloves Come Off The Audio links (Spotify and iTunes) are to the right. Here is the transcript used in today’s podcast: Mark 7 Of Pharisees, Sadducees, and the Oral Torah During the span of the […]

We will all experience “Crucible Moments” where the truth of our faith is revealed. In today’s passage, the truth of the disciple’s faith in Jesus is revealed. Here is the video link: Crucible Moments The audio links for Spotify and iTunes are to the right. Below is the transcript used for today’s podcast. Mark 6:45-56 […]

Compassion was the foundation from which Jesus’ miracles came. Here is the video link: Compassion and Miracles – Mark 6:30-44 The audio links are to the right – Spotify and iTunes. Here is the transcript from which this podcast was derived. Mark 6:30-44  Compassion and Miracles Mark 6:30-34 Sheep need a Shepherd 30 The apostles gathered […]

On the heels of raising Jairus’ daughter from the dead, Jesus returns to Nazareth, His hometown, only to be rejected by them. Here is the video link: Mark 6:1-29… A Prophet and Their Hometown The audio links (Spotify and iTunes) Here is the transcript used to produce this podcast episode: Mark 6 6:1-6 A Prophet […]

Today’s passage evoked some of my personal feelings about miraculous healing. Give it a listen and a look! Here is the video link: Mark 5:21-43… a Sick Woman and a Dead Girl The audio links are to the right i.e. Spotify and iTunes Here is the transcript I used for today’s podcast: A Sick Woman […]

Jesus travels to a Gentile community and delivers a Gentile man from a powerful group of demonic entities. Powerful stuff. Here is the video link: Mark 5:1-20… They call me Legion The audio links to Spotify and iTunes are to the right.   Mark 5 They Call me “Legion”  1 They went across the lake […]

Why did Jesus speak in Parables? The answer might surprise you. The video link is here: Mark 4… Parables and a Storm The audio links are to the right i.e. Spotify and iTunes. Here is the transcript used for this podcast: Mark 4 – Parables and a Storm Parables aren’t a cute literary vehicle to […]

For the first time in Mark’s Gospel, Jesus turns His attention to the religious leadership directly, and does not back down. Here is the video link: Mark 3:7-35 The audio links i.e Spotify and iTunes are to the right. Here is the transcript today’s podcast was based on: Mark 3:7-35 The Battle is Joined 7 Jesus […]

You would think a man getting healed in the synagogue on the Sabbath would be a good thing, right? The God Who heals shows up, a miracle takes place right in front of their eyes. Grounds for celebration and worship, right? Not everybody thought so. Here is the video link to today’s podcast: Mark 3:1-6 […]

In this Podcast we read about more interactions between Jesus and the teachers of the Law and Pharisees. All this made me think about the juxtaposition of church tradition with what God says in His word. Tradition isn’t bad in and of itself until it gets put on the same authoritative level as the Words […]

Who did Jesus claim to be? He never hid that from anyone. But rather than stand on a street corner in Jerusalem and campaign for His Divinity, He simply did what you would expect God to do – wherever He went, He would heal lepers, heal the lame, divine the thoughts of His enemies, and […]

Introduction To encourage his readers to persevere through suffering and persecution, Mark presents Jesus as the Servant-Messiah and Son of God who died as a ransom for sinners. Mark is said to have been a companion of Peter, and therefore this Gospel he penned would be his compilation of the preaching of that great Apostle. […]

 I can see where Paul got some of his ideas about our sin and the salvation God offers to us. This Psalm is chock full of great material on the subject of forgiveness, our iniquity, our transgressions etc. It’s all here. Here is the video link: Psalm 32 – Blessed is the Man… Audio links […]

This Psalm has so many powerful moments in it. While reading it, memories flooded in, causing me to remember a very terrible period in my life and also remembering how God delivered me from it. The audio links i.e. Spotify and iTunes are to the right, and the video link is here: Psalms 33 Here […]

The Psalmist has gone through a time when he thought he was going to die, and apparently, God was silent. What did the Psalmist do? Here is the video link: Psalm 30… What to do when God is silent The audio links are to the right. Here is the transcript used for today’s podcast: Psalm […]

It’s interesting that the Psalmist uses the violent aspects of nature to represent the voice of God – thunder, lightning, stormy seas, earthquakes, and tornados. Is there a subliminal message here? The video link is here: Psalm 29 – the Voice of God The audio links are to the right… i.e. Spotify and iTunes Here […]

Sometimes God takes me on a tangent when I read His Word. I will read a passage and it triggers something in me that causes me to chase down a thought or two that may or may not be related to the passage at hand. Here is the video link: Psalm 27:4-13 The audio links […]

“Strike me down, Darth, and I will become more powerful than you can imagine.” What do these words uttered by Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars Episode IV) have to do with these verses in Psalm 27? The fictional character, Obi-Wan, understood the bigger picture where Darth Vader, his former pupil now turned adversary, was concerned only […]

What does David mean when he claims to be “Blameless”? Hint: He is not saying he is sinless. This Psalm was a real eye-opener for me and took me three days to complete. Not gonna lie… David’s claim of being “blameless” caught my eye. Because I KNOW David was NOT sinless.  I took my time […]

In this Psalm, David implores God to teach him. In this Psalm David points to the fact that Who the teacher is impacts the content the teacher brings into your classroom. Here is the video link: Psalm 25 The audio podcast links are to the right (Spotify and iTunes). Below is the transcript I worked […]

I hesitated to do a devotional on this classic Psalm. There is so much stuff out there about this Shepherd’s Psalm, that I considered NOT doing a devotional on this Psalm. But …. God showed up and granted me one of the most rewarding times as I went through these verses. Here is the Video […]

Whereas Psalm 21 was titled “Outside Looking In” written from the viewpoint of the author/observer observing the King’s actions and reactions to a coming battle, Psalm 22 gives us the “Inside Looking Out” point of view i.e. the kings own point of view. I doubt if they are talking about the same conflict – but […]

The writer of Psalm 21 is someone I have chosen to call “The Observer”. He is recording his thoughts as he observes the king and the king’s relationship with God. I again refer to that period in my life when I was unemployed and facing disaster. What I was feeling and saying in the privacy […]

When reading this Psalm I chuckled, thinking that it was incredible that over 2500 years ago, someone actually prayed for ME! This Psalm is a song or prayer for the king as he goes out to battle. I am in a battle every day against the enemy of my soul and the principle in this […]

One of the things I used to forget is that the apostles and the teachers of the 1st century weren’t making things up when they taught and when they wrote to the various church communities scattered around the Mediterranean. Their source of information for their sermons and their writings was the Torah –  what we […]

Many times we are all brag until faced with reality. That was me when I was a child in Alaska – I used to brag about how I would respond if I ever saw a bear in the wild. All those visions of myself vanished when a bear actually showed up. That is also the […]

Genuine faith isn’t demonstrated until all hope appears lost. This is an incredible Psalm, with a TON of meaning wrapped up in just a few verses. Here is the video link: Psalm 13 – Genuine Faith The audio links for Spotify and iTunes are to the right. Here is the transcript used for today’s podcast. […]

This is the most political you will ever see me get. But after watching our two Presidential candidates speak recently, Psalm 12 took on a very contemporary feel. Here is the video link: Psalm 12 The audio links for Spotify and iTunes are to the right. Here is the transcript used for today’s podcast: Psalm […]

It’s amazing what a difference in perspective can look like. David’s counselors see an overwhelming enemy. David sees God. David’s counselors want him to retreat to higher ground. David, apparently, sees things differently, because he knows God, and sees God’s hand  in his current situation. The Psalm doesn’t giver us David’s final decision, but it […]

I am sure the Psalmist didn’t have schoolyard bullies in mind when he wrote this… But as I read these words, they dredged up memories from nearly 60 years ago when I was terrorized by schoolyard bullies. Maybe David was talking about wicked men like Goliath. But where he saw Goliath, I saw my bullies. […]

Another favorite stop on our Roadtrip through the Psalms. Here is the video link: O Lord, our Lord! Audio links are to the right, and the transcript is below. Psalm 8… O Lord our Lord Introduction Just because I am a skeptic doesn’t mean I don’t believe something when it happens right under my nose. […]

To make this a bit more relatable, consider the external context of this Psalm. This is the last Psalm in a series of three (3,4,5) that occur within the events surrounding Absalom’s usurping of his father David’s throne. David has been betrayed not only by his son Absalom, but by one of his closest advisors […]

In these three verses, David describes the enemies of God. Personally, I find similarities between David’s words and what Paul says in Romans 3 and 6 when he describes the nonbelievers. An old preacher once told me that the “Old Testament is the New Testament concealed. The New Testament is the Old Testament revealed.” I […]

In these opening verses I see two types of prayer spoken to. The formal, perhaps memorized prayers and the “off the cuff” spontaneous prayers in a time of crisis. Here is the video link: Prayers The Audio links to Spotify and iTunes are to the right. Here is the transcript used to record this podcast. […]

Psalm 3 comes out of the backdrop of David’s failure as a father and a king. Absalom his son has successfully completed a four year plot to usurp the throne. David is fleeing Jerusalem with almost everyone in Israel against him. He has failed as a father and a king – and is facing the […]

The Psalmist uses the picture of harvesting grain to describe what the ultimate end of the wicked is. The video link is here: Psalm 1:4-6… The Wicked The audio links are to the right (Spotify and iTunes). Below is the transcript used for  today’s podcast: Psalm 1:4-6 The Wicked 4  Not so the wicked! They […]

What do the tree, water, and fruit mean? What does the “prosperity” spoken of in this verse look like? I discuss all of this in this very powerful verse. When you “delight in the Law of the Lord” and “meditate day and night” on it, true Biblical prosperity is the result. Here is the video […]

Give a listen as I share exactly WHY Psalm 1 is my favorite Psalm and why my favorite verse is verse 2. My view towards the Bible has totally changed because of this Psalm.   Here is the video link: Delighting and Meditating The audio links to Spotify and iTunes are to the right, and […]

Welcome to the new series “Road Trip!” as I walk through my favorite Psalms. Today it is verse 1 of my absolute FAVORITE Psalm. In fact, this Psalm is the primary Scripture passage that kickstarted the Podcasts I have been doing for the last 3 + years! In this first verse, the Psalmist contrasts the […]

Get set for another journey… through my favorite Psalms. Here is the video of this introduction: My Favorite Psalms Introduction There is no “audio-only” for this Introduction, as this introduction will be repeated on the first episode of the series – Psalm 1. Here is the transcript for the short video: Introduction “I’ll let you […]

Peter closes his letter with a reminder about the “Day of the Lord”. It will be sudden, dramatic, and cataclysmic. How should we prepare for it? Below is the video link: The Day of the Lord The audio links to iTunes and Spotify are to the right. Here is the Transcript from which this podcast […]

One of the things we will have to endure are the taunts of those who ridicule us because we say that Jesus will return and we say that there will then will be a final judgement.   The denial of this foundational truth is an earmark of the false teachers and false prophets Peter writes […]

This is a tough issue. There are false teachers out there, preying on the Church. How do we know who they are? How do we know if what we hear from the pulpit is truth or not? Here is the video link: False Teachers and False Prophets The audio links to Spotify and iTunes is […]

Peter is at the end of his life. He will soon be executed by Nero, and this makes this letter VERY important. These are the words of a man who knows he is going to die soon. THAT makes this letter very important. How do you condense your life’s lessons down to a single letter? […]

We have everything we need to live a Godly life. But this not a given – it requires our participation. In this letter Peter addresses the internal pressures the church faces via false teachings and false teachers. The word “knowledge” appears eleven times in this epistle, underscoring the importance of our NEEDING to understand the […]

Suffering is coming. Expect it and be prepared. This is my summary of the essence of Peter’s first letter to the churches. Here is the video link: 1 Peter Wrap up The audio links are to the right (Spotify and iTunes). Here is the transcript for today’s podcast. 1 Peter Wrap-up Chapter 1 You are […]

In these three verses there are some neat nuggets hiding out. This brief paragraph got me to thinking about God’s grace, and how that INCLUDES our trials and sufferings. Here is the video link to today’s podcast: Final Remarks As usual – Spotify and iTunes Podcast links are to the right. Here is the transcript […]

Peter advises the younger men to emulate the elders by walking in humility and to realize that often, our path to the glory of God involves walking through suffering. Here is the video link: 1 Peter 5:5-11 Advice to the “youngers” The Audio links to Spotify and iTunes are to the right… Here is today’s […]

Peter is giving instruction to the elders of the churches in light of the suffering they are experiencing and the suffering they will be experiencing. In this podcast I will also review some things John Piper said where he defines what an elder is. The video link is here: To the Elders The links to […]

Peter encourages the recipients of this letter in the midst of the suffering they are currently experiencing and will experience as Nero begins to focus his anger on Christians. This is a timely message to today’s church as well. Peter makes it clear, however, that not all suffering is equal. Here is the video link: […]

“The end of all things is near”. Pretty ominous words from the Apostle Peter. This puts urgency into his following advice to the church to Pray, Speak, and Serve. It’s a good word for today as well. Here is the video link for today’s podcast: 1 Peter 4:7-11… Pray, Speak, and Serve As usual, the […]

When I bowed my knee to Christ in 1975, my conversion amounted to my turning my back on how I used to be, turning away from the sin in my life. At first, it was the big things… excessive drinking, smoking things legal and illegal, cursing, uncontrolled anger. As I continued from that time to […]

…And just what DID Peter mean when he said that Jesus “made a proclamation to imprisoned spirits?” I’m not totally sure on that. But I am leaning in one direction. As is usual, here is the video link: 1 Peter 3:18-22 Audio links are to the right. Here is the transcript that todays podcast was […]

I am not a debater. I will not argue with non-believers. I will not shy away from expressing my beliefs, but I won’t battle with unbelievers over them. Looks like Peter agrees with me (hah!). I am a witness, not the Prosecuting Attorney or the Judge. As a witness, I tell what I know, what […]

Peter continues with his discussion on submission, applying it to husbands and wives. Is Peter teaching that wives are inferior to men? What does “submission” mean in the context of marriage? Are women the only ones who “submit” in that relationship? Here is the video Link: Husbands and Wives The audio links are to the […]

Indeed… how SHOULD we then live? Peter calls us aliens… in other words we are not citizens of this world. We are citizens of the Kingdom of God. As such we should let the culture of the kingdom we are FROM dictate what we say and do, and not let the kingdom of the enemy […]

Peter compares us as believers to newborn babies, and then to the stones used to construct a building being built on the Cornerstone i.e. Jesus. Here is the video link: 1 Peter 2:1-8 The audio links are to the right, as usual.   Here is the transcript for today’s episode: Chapter 2 2:1-3 the innocence […]

Peter boils it all down to Revere God, Love others. The ability to do these two things springs from r4lationship with God. The video link is here: 1 Peter 1:18-25 and the audio links are to the right. Here is the transcript of today’s podcast: 1:18-25 Loving God, Loving Each Other 18 For you know  For […]

“We are NOT citizens of this world. We belong to another kingdom, and we are expected to live our lives in accordance to the dictates of THAT Kingdom. The customs and dictates of the country we are now residing in do not have sovereignty over us. We are of the Kingdom of God, and our […]

“Be Holy… as He is Holy.” That is Peter’s call to action. We have something so precious, so incredible – something the angels themselves have not experienced… grace and its result – our salvation. Our lives should reflect this grace into the world. VERY practical advice from the apostle. As usual, the audio links for […]

  A powerful set of verses. Peter speaks about the inheritance we have – and our hope. He reinforces what Paul teaches when he states that God gives us new birth – it is not something earned by us… it is GIVEN by God out of His mercy, not our worthiness. Good stuff, folks. Enjoy! […]

This is a powerful opening statement by Peter.  So much truth in so few words! In this podcast, I cover a bit on being the “elect”, and being “chosen”. Also – what does he mean when he calls the believers “exiles”? As per usual, here is the video link: Exiles, Chosen for Obedience Audio links to […]

How what is happening to Caitlyn Clark (WNBA rookie) grieves me and drives me to look at 1 Peter. Peter’s letter is all about instructing believers in that 1st century in learning to live and cope with a society that is becoming increasingly hostile to them.   Here is the video link: Intro – 1 […]

In the previous devotional, Paul tells the Ephesians to put on the “full armor of God” so that in the day of evil that is approaching, they will be able to stand. That “day of evil” in my opinion will be unleashed on the church and Israel around 67 A.D. when Rome sacks Jerusalem and […]

There is so much food for thought in this passage. Paul uses the example of a Roman soldier to depict what we as Christians are called to be by God. He very much drives home that we are in a war with the enemy of our souls, and we are to be on the offense, […]

In these verses Paul addresses parents/fathers and children, as well as masters and slaves. He is finishing up his discussion on relationships in the Body of Christ, begun in Chapter 5 where he discussed husbands and wives. Here is the video link: Fathers and Children; Masters and Slaves As per usual, the audio links to […]

Submission might not mean EXACTLY what you think it does. What does Paul mean when he tells wives to submit to their husbands? Are they to be meek, submissive simpering doormats for whatever their husbands want? Nope. Give this podcast a listen. Here is the video link: Mutual Submission Audio links to Spotify and iTunes […]

What does it mean to “Live as Light?” I have a thought or three to share on this topic. Light dispels darkness… it exposes those things hidden in the darkness. It provides comfort for some, and discomfort for others.   As usual, the video link is below, and the audio links can be found to […]

This is a tough subject to talk on – immorality in our thoughts, words, and deeds… The implications are enormous. If we had someone who continually cheated on his or her spouse yet still claimed full membership in the Body of Christ, would we not be suspicious? Jesus said the thought was the action (See […]

In today’s devotional,Paul starts to get VERY practical as he gives instruction pertaining to how we should live as Christ-followers. This is a task that is never-ending as long as we live on this planet.   As usual, here is the video link: RLRMTR The Spotify and the iTune links are to the right. Blessings! […]

Once again, God’s Word reveals a bit of me to… me. Kind of the point for devotional time, isn’t it? Initially, I set out to do an in-depth study of these 10 verses… but I just could not tear my gaze away from verse 7, 8 and 11:     7 But to each one of […]

7 But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.  8 This is why it[a] says: “When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.”[b] 9 (What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions[c]? 10 He who descended is the very […]

  Paul gives a brief instruction on how he expects a true believer to act, and then bounces to what unity in the body of Christ looks like. Just what exactly does “Keeping unity through the bond of peace” look like?     The video link is here: Unity of the Church The Spotify and […]

This passage gave me a lot to think about. Do I REALLY understand God’s love for me? Do I REALLY understand who I was without Him and who I am IN Him? There is a powerful message to me in these verses. I would love to know that you were blessed by these verses as […]

This is a VERY important passage. Here Paul emphasizes this incredibly NEW thing that is happening  – the creation a NEW people, a NEW thing called the Body of Christ wherein Gentiles and Jews are on equal footing. This is not an outgrowth of Judaism… this is new. The endgame of God’s choosing of Israel […]

Gentile believers, who used to be outsiders, not connected in any way to God, who did not know God’s house even existed, have now been moved into God’s house, adopted  by Him to become members of His family with all the rights and privileges of a son or daughter. You are not a “distant relative” […]

Quite possibly on ofmthe most powerful 10 verses I have read in a long time. Paul lays the foundation for what he believes about salvation. Every facet of our salvation is of God. If any part of our redemption belongs to us – then it is not grace. And we are not redeemed. We were […]

Have you heard that saying – “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey?” That is the perfect way to describe my “Coffee, the Bible, and Paige!” devotional/study podcasts. During each production of a podcast episode, I will do the following: 1. Read the Bible passage under consideration. 2. Copy and paste said passage into my […]

We are chosen by God to participate in the riches of Heaven. We have been joined to a glorious future awaiting us.  Paul prayed that we might have Holy Spirit-inspired wisdom and revelation that we might know Him… NOW…and in this knowing, understand the hope He has called us to, embracing His riches and His […]