Stones Are for Stepping

One of my favorite memories as a kid was going to the river with my family. We spent a lot of time climbing on the rocks in the river and would often get soaked. As I reflect on those memories and recall how many rocks I climbed, I think about the steps I took from...

Philemon 1, Leviticus 25, Proverbs 24

Greeting [1] Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker [2] and Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier, and the church in your house: [3] Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus...

Titus 3, Leviticus 24, Psalm 114

Be Ready for Every Good Work [1] Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, [2] to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. [3] For we...

Titus 2, Leviticus 23, Psalm 113

Teach Sound Doctrine [1] But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. [2] Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. [3] Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or...

Titus 1, Leviticus 22, Psalm 112

Greeting [1] Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, [2] in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began [3] and...