14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. (2 Corinthians 2:14 NIV) In describing the meaning of this Scripture passage, Wesleyan-Holiness Old Testament Scholar, Dennis F. Kinlaw wrote: “The fragrance of the knowledge of Christ is spread in the earth… Continue reading pleasing fragrance of Christ

A good friend of mine who is an Old Testament scholar gave this whimsical reply when I asked him what the significance of the right hand is in the Bible. “As a left-hander, I am sorry to have to say that the right hand is the preferred one and the right side of someone is… Continue reading God’s right hand

Psalm 37 Of David. 1 Do not fret because of those who are evil    or be envious of those who do wrong;2 for like the grass they will soon wither,    like green plants they will soon die away. 3 Trust in the Lord and do good;    dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.4 Take delight in the Lord,    and he will give you the desires of your heart.… Continue reading laughter

The Empty Tomb  20 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2 So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the… Continue reading the resurrected Jesus

After studying Spanish for over 3 years, I have come to appreciate some differences between the Spanish and English languages.  For example, when I person says, “Did you hear me?”, that question can either be translated as “did you hear me?” or “did you understand what I said?”  In Spanish the verb “oír” means to… Continue reading hearing or listening

The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost 2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of… Continue reading native tongue

8 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. 9 Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.” 10 So Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top… Continue reading staff of God in my hands

19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. (John 20:19-20 NIV) Have… Continue reading scars

10 Create in me a pure heart, O God,    and renew a steadfast spirit within me.11 Do not cast me from your presence    or take your Holy Spirit from me.12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation    and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. (Psalm 51: 10-12 NIV) When I prayed about which Scripture verses to use in this month’s devotional, the… Continue reading renew