"A highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness." (Isaiah 35:8) After Jennifer was diagnosed with early onset dementia, she couldn't read the Bible easily, so she started listening to it. Scripture passages now mean something new to her. For example, she gets lost easily, often doesn't know who people are, … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – June 15th

"God is able to bless you abundantly, so that...you will abound in every good work." (2 Corinthians 9:8) Stanley's generosity never ceased to amaze me. He often bought meals and gifts for elderly church members, cleaners in his neighborhood, or anyone who needed cheering up. Equally amazing was that even though Stanley wasn't wealthy or … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – June 14th

"'Let us start rebuilding.' So they began this good work." (Nehemiah 2:18) Serendipity Bookstore, a popular spot in Chelsea, Michigan, needed to expand. The owner found a building twice the size just a block away. She wanted to make the move quickly instead of closing the store for days and boxing up all the books. … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – June 13th

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9) Tungsten is something of a paradox. It has the highest tensile strength of any pure element, making it extremely difficult to pull apart. But the Mead Metal website notes, "In terms of impact strength, tungsten is weak-it's a … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – June 12th

"At just the right time...Christ died for us." (Romans 5:6-8) Flowers don't have to be in bloom to be beautiful, says famed landscape designer Piet Oudolf. Even in the dead of winter, the Dutch gardener's award winning designs are known for their stunning appeal. "Beauty is in so many things you wouldn't think of," Oudolf … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – June 11th