Today’s Walk in the Word

Blessed are all who wait for him.                      —Isaiah 30:18 You have prayed earnestly. Urgently. Pleadingly. But you have received no response—at least none that you can see. Feel familiar? Don’t quit believing, and don’t stop praying. Delay doesn’t mean denial; presently unanswered doesn’t mean permanently […]

If sinners entice you, do not consent.                     —Proverbs 1:10 Temptation can’t be escaped, but it can be resisted. James timelines the progression from the initial temptation to spiritual death this way: temptation, enticement, conception, sin, death (Jas 1:14–15). God doesn’t provide a way of escape […]

Our God is full of compassion.              —Psalm 116:5 When Francis Shaeffer was a college freshman, one of his professors told him, “This is the best philosophy paper I’ve ever read, but it’s the worst spelling. I can’t pass you.” Shaeffer, who couldn’t spell due to severe dyslexia, replied, “Sir, […]

[I] will remember their sins no more.                        —Hebrews 8:12 In Throw Out Fifty Things, author Gail Blanke gives some “Rules of Disengagement” to clear the clutter from life. The first one is: “If it weighs you down, clogs you up, or just plain makes […]

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.                           —Psalm 107:1 I’m not a fan of bumper stickers with political agendas or those that are morally obnoxious. But I am fond of those that make me smile—like these: If things get better […]

Guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.          —Proverbs 4:23 The leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease. Someone in this country has a heart attack every forty-two seconds, resulting in 610,000 heart-related deaths per year. If your heart malfunctions, you’re in trouble. Solomon spoke […]

Love your neighbor as yourself.                  —Luke 12:31 Founded in 1995 by former First Lady Laura Bush, the annual Texas Book Festival in Austin is one of the country’s most prestigious literary events. Featuring 300 nationally recognized authors, attendance averages 50,000. One presenter encouraged aspiring authors to “Write […]

Search me, O God, and know my heart.                        —Psalm 139:23 Bold white letters on a solid red background of the billboard screamed: “This year thousands of men will die from stubbornness.” In smaller print, it targeted men who neglected medical screenings and died from […]

If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink.               —John 7:37 Margaret Bradley, a University of Chicago medical student and veteran marathoner, attempted a Grand Canyon “day run” in 120-degree weather. Unaccustomed to Arizona heat, Margaret died from dehydration. Yes, dehydration can be fatal. At Jacob’s […]

I have given you a land for which you did not labor.                                            —Joshua 24:13 The last sentence of the Declaration of Independence runs: “For the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on […]