Today’s Walk in the Word

The children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.                               —Luke 16:8 Luke 16 tells a story about a shrewd shyster who was commended, not for his dishonesty, but for his creativity. He knew how […]

Do not neglect your gift.     —1 Timothy 4:14 It takes years of hard work to become an “overnight sensation.” Unless you practice long and work hard, you’ll never be one. Hall of Famer Bill Bradley repeatedly reminded himself, “When you are not practicing, remember, someone somewhere is practicing, and when you meet him, […]

Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.              —Luke 16:10 Jack was goofing off in a little church, feeling he was serving way below his abilities. “I’d like a shot at a big church,” he said. Jesus said: “Whoever can be trusted with very […]

Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live.              —John 11:25 Jesus shared Martha’s grief at the death of her brother. But I fancy a sparkle in his eye when he said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even […]

You are not far from the kingdom of God.                         —Mark 12:34 Rick Husband, William McCool, Michael Anderson, David Brown, Kalpana Chawla, Laurel Clark, and Ilan Ramon almost got home. On February 1, 2003, space shuttle Columbia, after sixteen days in orbit, was sixteen […]

Run in such a way as to get the prize.                   —1 Corinthians 9:24 When Houston Texans’ owner Bob McNair rewarded J.J. Watt with a $100 million contract, J.J. opened the door and turned on the lights at 2:00 a.m. the following morning at the Texans’ training […]

For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.       —1 Corinthians 15:22 We exercise, we watch what we eat; which may—or may not—delay death. At best, it only postpones it. Death is the biggest bully in the building. Fear is his most forceful weapon. Hebrews pictures […]

God left them and let them go their sinful way.      —Romans 1:24 Flip Wilson’s signature line, “The devil made me do it,” was catchy comedy. In real life, however, flippantly passing off misbehavior by blaming old Scratch doesn’t move the needle on the laugh meter. You lied to your spouse? Or filched a […]

Don’t get discouraged and give up.                 —Galatians 6:9 Opera buffs know the meaning of “It ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings.” John Greenleaf Whittier’s encouragement poem, Don’t Quit, begins: When things go wrong as they sometimes will When the road you’re trudging seems all up hill, […]

Be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger.    —James 1:19 I had an email last night from the daughter of a man I’ve known and admired for years, informing me that he had passed away. I suppose he had some flaws; if so, I never saw them. The first verse that […]