Does Trusting God Mean Turning to Prayer, Taking “Practical” Action, or Both? (Nehemiah 1:11-4:23)

Bible Commentary

The last line of Nehemiah 1 identifies him as “cupbearer to the king” (Neh. 1:11). This means not only...

Persistence: The Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8)

Bible Commentary

In the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8), a poor, powerless person (the widow) persists in nagging a...

Best of Daily Reflections: The Unseen Finish Line

Daily Reflection

She lived for nine days after she last took water. Surely her torturous final days aren’t what we imagine when we...

Best of Daily Reflections: When Work Seems Useless

Daily Reflection

In Isaiah 49, the Lord speaks to his Servant, sometimes pictured as Israel, and at other times pictured as an Israelite...

Best of Daily Reflections: Crossing Over: On Dry Ground

Daily Reflection

Now the priests bearing the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firmly on dry ground in the midst of the Jordan, and...

Best of Daily Reflections: Let’s Stop Sucking the Life Out of the Psalms

Daily Reflection

Psalm 57:5 is the basis of dozens of hymns and songs of praise, and for good reason. Standing alone, this verse serves...

Best of Daily Reflections: When Prayer Is Hard, Hang in There!

Daily Reflection

“So don’t you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep...

Best of Daily Reflections: Does the Lord Really Keep Us from All Harm?

Daily Reflection

At first glance, Psalm 121:7 offers tremendous assurance. The Lord will keep us from all harm! Wow! That sounds...