Category Archives: Write the Word

“Show me your ways, O LORD,teach me your paths;guide me in your truth and teach me,for you are God my Savior,and my hope is in you all day long.”Psalm 25:4-5 David makes three requests of God:  Show me your ways  … Continue reading →

Paul uses the word stand four times in the Armor of God passage in Ephesians 6:  Take your stand against the devil’s schemes  Stand your ground  Stand  Stand firm  We can almost imagine a four-star general barking, “Stand your ground!” … Continue reading →

“…be strong in the LORD and in his mighty power….”Ephesians 6:10  Picture yourself seeking counsel from a friend or mentor, and she provides this challenge: “Be strong in the Lord! Find your strength in His mighty power!” The admonition is … Continue reading →

What is your attitude about work? Is it a proverbial “four-letter word” in your vocabulary? Are you just the opposite – a workaholic who finds it difficult to rest and stop working? Are you one of those rare people who … Continue reading →

Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone.” Exodus 18:17-18  When Jethro, Moses’ … Continue reading →

He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of workas craftsmen, designers, embroiderers in blue,purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen,and weavers—all of them master craftsmen and designers.Exodus 35:35 This passage in Exodus addresses the construction of the … Continue reading →

Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male … Continue reading →

“I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual giftto make you strong – that is, that you and I may be mutually encouragedby each other’s faith.”Romans 1:11-12 The apostle Paul makes a strong case … Continue reading →

By faithNoah, when warned about things not yet seen,in holy fear built an ark to save his family.By his faithhe condemned the world and became heir of the righteousnessthat is in keeping with faith.Hebrews 11:7 What would you step out … Continue reading →

“…they chose Stephen, a man full of faithand of the Holy Spirit…”Acts 6:5 As the early church grew, the need for workers also grew. The disciples wisely realized theyneeded to delegate. Self-awareness prompted them to see that there were not … Continue reading →