Monthly Archives: August 2013
Romans 1:18-32
Romans 1:18-32 18 But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. 19 They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. 20 For ever since the world was created, … Continue reading
The Husband as the “Source”
The Husband as the “Source” In my reaction to the way some people interpret the words “headship” and “submission,” some time ago I was drawn to I Corinthians 11:3, which says, “The head of every man is Christ, the head … Continue reading
Romans 1:1-17
Romans 1:1-17 1 This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News. 2 God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets in the holy Scriptures. 3 The … Continue reading
Who Makes Decisions in Your Marriage?
Who Makes Decisions in Your Marriage? There’s the old story about the husband who was asked, “Who makes the decisions in your marriage?” His answer was, “We both do. She makes all the little decisions, like where we live, who … Continue reading
Acts Summary
Acts Summary My impressions of this great book: 1. Luke was a great historian. He gives us the facts in detail. As I read the book of Acts I can almost feel like I am there. 2. It is really … Continue reading
Acts 28
Acts 28 28 Once we were safe on shore, we learned that we were on the island of Malta. 2 The people of the island were very kind to us. It was cold and rainy, so they built a fire on the shore … Continue reading
Why Have Faith? Health vs. Heaven
Why Have Faith? Health vs. Heaven A recent editorial in the Wall Street Journal (August 9, 2013) asked the question, “Does faith make you healthier?” The author, Ari N. Schulman, raised an interesting question that is often overlooked. There are … Continue reading
Acts 27
Acts 27 27 When the time came, we set sail for Italy. Paul and several other prisoners were placed in the custody of a Roman officer named Julius, a captain of the Imperial Regiment. 2 Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, was also with us. … Continue reading
The Perils of Giving Advice–to Your Wife
The Perils of Giving Advice–to Your Wife Most husbands, even though they know it will create a problem, still can’t resist giving advice to their wife. He just can’t help himself–it’s really a “man thing” to give advice. It’s interesting … Continue reading
Acts 26
Acts 26 26 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You may speak in your defense.” So Paul, gesturing with his hand, started his defense: 2 “I am fortunate, King Agrippa, that you are the one hearing my defense today against all these accusations made … Continue reading