In a Houston, Texas eatery a sign reads: “Life’s too short to live in Dallas.”  I am told that Dallas people say the same thing about...

Paul was not driven by a desire for self-preservation but rather by a passion to glorify God.  Will my actions glorify God?  That is the...

Today’s reading: John 13:1-15:17 My selection: Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in...

This post makes 997 since we began Cover to Cover: through the Bible in 2013.  I have set out to show that daily Bible reading can be the...

There are three pitfalls if we are to hear carefully God’s truth. Knowing these three will help us avoid them and find life in Christ....

Here we come to Luke’s account of the early stages of Jesus’ public ministry.  He began with an extended time alone fasting.  The devil...

Today’s reading: Matthew 16:1-18:35 My Selection: He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from...

As we continue today in Proverbs 1:8-3:35, it’s clear that this book is filled with warnings and promises about how to live in a way that...

In our faith and practice, should we emphasize heart or mind?  There’s an ongoing tug-of-war between believers who are more intellectual...

As we move on from Nehemiah to Esther, we find people living with grace in the midst of a pagan society. Today’s reading: Nehemiah 13:1-...

“How can I find the perfect spouse?”  is a question many single people ask.  The Bible gives clear guidance on one attribute that is...

Here’s why being first can be a sure path to mediocrity. Today’s reading:  2 Kings 10:18-13:25 Jehu was a king who got mixed reviews.  He...