Today’s Walk in the Word

What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?                 —Matthew 16:26 The Roman emperor Charlemagne was buried, not in a sleeping position, but seated on his throne dressed in robes of state. Legend has it that an open […]

Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed.                                   —Romans 4:18 Hope is not giddy optimism. It is faith that God makes good on his promises—fully believing what borders on “too good to be true.” Abraham “against all hope … […]

He is nearsighted and blind.             —2 Peter 1:9 The apostle Peter tells us that if we are not adding spiritual qualities to our life, we are nearsighted. Other translations have it “shortsighted” or “seeing only what is near.” We think of the “real” as being near—what we can see […]

Be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure.                  —2 Peter 1:10 You know someone who blabs ad nauseam about her family, her job, her stuff. She has an investment in those things so they’re at the top of her mind and on the […]

He … became obedient to death —even death on a cross!     —Philippians 2:8 Have you visited the Alamo, that grand old mission in San Antonio? Swing by if you get a chance. The Alamo is the cradle of Texas’ liberty. Observe bullet holes in the walls; relive the thirteen days when 180 valiant […]

Train yourself to be godly.          —1 Timothy 4:7 We want to get the most bang for our buck; want to be sure that when we lay down the dough we’re getting something that’s worth more to us than what we’re giving up. Savvy marketers try to put themselves in the shoes […]

We fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen.     —2 Corinthians 4:18 He’s a high school senior; set on getting a university degree. He has a carefully mapped plan for achieving that goal. She’s a graduate student with a clearly-defined career target. She has a step-by-step plan in […]

Here am I, and the children God has given me.                                  —Hebrews 2:13 What do we have to show for our years of serving Christ? Much! Moved by mercy he has not treated us as our sins deserve. Moved by […]

Because he himself suffered … he is able to help those who are being tempted.                   —Hebrews 2:18 Returning home after a lifetime on the seas, the old salt was taunted … “You don’t have much to show for all those years, do you?” “No, not much,” […]

Fix your thoughts on Jesus. —Hebrews 3:1 The Hebrew writer describes Jesus as the captain of our salvation, “bringing many children to glory” (Heb. 2:10). Walt Whitman’s O Captain! My Captain! was a tribute to Abraham Lincoln and a celebration of the end of the Civil War: O Captain! My Captain! Our fearful trip is […]