Author Archives: Bill Rasco

Direction makes all the difference. Proverbs 16:17 says, “The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.” In my mind’s eye, this proverb tells a story. I stand at a crossroads, a decision … Continue reading →

Embedding the Bible is a deliberate action to let the Word of God soak deeply into our hearts. When we allow the Word of God to penetrate our entire being, transformation occurs. The thoughts that God has chosen to reveal … Continue reading →

Over the last six years, getting shots at the doctor have taken on a new importance. I have had my fair share of shots as an adult, but they are usually a surprise. I go to the doctor, and the … Continue reading →

Proverbs 8:6-7 is one of those passages that touches my heart. Proverbs 6 and 7 have been a warning to avoid the “adulteress.” In Proverbs, this is a picture of one who calls us away from purity and walking by … Continue reading →

Embedding the Bible in our hearts and on our minds is more than simply reading through the words of the Bible. While there is worth and transformation in reading, there is also more to embedding. Embedding the Bible is an … Continue reading →

We have reached the end of the Psalms. It is an accomplishment to think about how God has shared the heart of His people with us through the words of this book. We have seen the longing for peace and … Continue reading →

Psalm 145:21 says, “My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord.” As we read through the Psalms, I am astonished to think back to how many times we have read words like these. The psalmists tell us again and … Continue reading →

Psalm 136 is a great example of single-minded focus we need in our relationship with God. Twenty-six times the psalmist tells us, “for His love endures forever.” The first three verses set the tone. We are called to give thanks … Continue reading →

We continue this week, reading the “Psalms of Ascent.” Fifteen different Psalms which all point to worship and how we prepare to see God in worship. As we reach Psalm 130, we see an amazing picture of God. The psalmist … Continue reading →

Psalm 120-134 are called the “Psalms of Ascent.” Fifteen different Psalms which all point to worship and how we prepare to see God in worship. Eugene Peterson wrote a book about the Psalms of Ascent entitled, “A Long Obedience in … Continue reading →