Tag Archives: Belief

Chapter-a-Day Psalm 2

“Let us break their chains,” they cry,     “and free ourselves from slavery to God.” Psalm 2:3 (NLT)  I was chatting the other day with an avowed atheist. Raised as a child in the church, my friend was not taught to … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Acts 17

“His purpose was for the nations to seek after God and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him—though he is not far from any one of us. For in him we live and move and exist.” Acts 17:27-28a (NLT) … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Acts 15

After some time Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing.” Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark. But Paul … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Acts 2

[The people] stood there amazed and perplexed. “What can this mean?” they asked each other. But others in the crowd ridiculed them, saying, “They’re just drunk, that’s all!” Acts 2:12-13 (NLT) When I was in high school and college a fad developed … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Hebrews 2

Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Colossians 1

For God in all his fullness        was pleased to live in Christ,   and through him God reconciled        everything to himself.     He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth        by means of Christ’s blood on the cross. Colossians 1: … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Mark 14

Then the high priest stood up before the others and asked Jesus, “Well, aren’t you going to answer these charges? What do you have to say for yourself?” But Jesus was silent and made no reply. Then the high priest asked … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Mark 10

The disciples were astounded. “Then who in the world can be saved?” they asked. Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.” Mark 10:26-27 (NLT) I believe … Continue reading

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Day 26: Your Religious Beliefs

30 Day Blogging Challenge Day 26 (sorry, skipped this yesterday in case you were keeping track): Your religious beliefs. In a nutshell, I believe: We are all, every one of us, frail and flawed human beings separated from God and doomed to … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Daniel 12

 "And you? Go about your business without fretting or worrying. Relax. When it's all over, you will be on your feet to receive your reward." Daniel 12:13 (MSG) I've felt a heaviness all week. I'm not sure if I feel … Continue reading

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