Idols Of Our Own Making
In the first-century Ephesus, commerce and religion were connected. Today’s passage describes how Demetrius stirred up his fellow tradesmen to stop Paul from preaching the Gospel. Demetirus insisted...
Author: Laura Colella
Some Bridges Should Be Burned
It had to be an interesting and exciting time in Ephesus when Paul was there for two years preaching and mentoring. The passage for today directly follows the story of a demon-possessed man who beat...
Make Sure You Are Authorized
Did you read today’s Scripture passage yet? If not, don’t read on until you do so. Can you picture the scene? It sounds wild to me—almost not real. And yet, the truth is, as Peter writes in 1...
When You Need It Most
I’ll never forget the first time I lost a job. I didn’t do anything wrong per se. My boss just let me know one day, “You’re not a fit around here.” Ouch! This hurt to hear and lead to a...
Research For The Truth
Awestruck, I gazed up at the sky outside Fairbanks, Alaska. My tripod was set up, and I was marveling at the intense colors the camera could capture beyond what my eyes could see. The man next to me...
We Don’t Have To Live On A Boat
Last year, my husband did a round of chemotherapy, a round of radiation, underwent an extensive surgery, and has been considered cancer-free since. We can’t measure the answered prayers or the...
Together, We Can Do This
Several years ago, a friend and I took a motorcycle trip out to Oregon. Our journey took us through South Dakota. As I rode west on Route 212 heading toward the Missouri River, enjoying the beautiful...
Unlike Anyone I’ve Ever Met
I have a friend who was in a severe car wreck earlier this year. To say they were shaken up is an understatement. In fact, their whole world got turned upside down. I’ve seen the damaged vehicle and...
Girls Are Good At Math
During a college math methods class, the professor told all the future teachers, “Make sure you all dispel the myth about girls and math.” I’m sure I made a baffled face that communicated,...