"Who is a God like you, who pardons sine...?" (Micah 7:18) Around the national Thanksgiving holiday, the president welcomes two turkeys to the White House before granting them a presidential pardon. Instead of being served as the main dish of the traditional Thanksgiving meal, the turkeys safely live out the rest of their lives on … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – May 30th

"God is light." (1 John 1:5) When the lights went out on the streets of Highland Park, Michigan, a passion for another light source-the sun-found a home there. The struggling town lacked funds to pay its utility company. The power company turned off the streetlights and removed the lightbulbs in 1,400 light poles. That left … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – May 29th

"Make every effort to add to your faith goodness." (2 Peter 1:5) Family gathered around the bed of Dominique Bouhours, a 17th century grammarian who was dying. As he took his final breaths, he reportedly said, "I am about to-or I am going to-die, either expression is correct." Who would care about grammar on their … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – May 28th

"People are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment." (Hebrews 9:27) On November 22, 1963, president John F. Kennedy, philosopher, and writer Aldous Huxley, and Christian apologist C.S. Lewis all died. Three well known men with radically different worldviews. Huxley, an agnostic, still dabbled in Eastern mysticism. Kennedy, though a Roman Catholic, … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – May 27th

"Please let me speak to the people." (Acts 21:39) Paul had gone to the temple for the Jewish purification ceremony (Acts 21:26). But some agitators who thought he'd been teaching against the Law sought to take his life. Roman soldiers quickly got involved and arrested Paul, bound him, and carried him from the temple area-with … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – May 26th

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor." (Ecclesiastes 4:9) A runner in the London Marathon experienced why it's vital not to run the big race alone. After months of grueling preparation, the man wanted to finish strong. But as he stumbled toward the finish line, he found himself … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – May 25th