Thoughts on the Bible and Life
Christians have an obligation to pray for the salvation of all people. Why do I say that? Listen to these words: I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is … Read more
Home clothes are comfortable: sweatpants, t-shirts, slippers, gowns. But in the Bible people sometimes put on an uncomfortable garment called sackcloth. Some think sackcloth is a burlap-like material—the fabric used for potato sacks—but consider Revelation 6:12: “The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair.” So sackcloth could be made from black goat’s hair while … Read more
Daniel’s habit of prayer is impressive. When warned not to pray under the threat of being thrown into the lion’s den, he continued his daily habit without interruption. Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day … Read more