As we have God’s word with His promises for each of us, isn’t it a blessing to also have the gift of insight from authors, Christian speakers, evangelists and teachers? Sometimes their words put a new perspective on the bible. I’m grateful for the gift of the written and spoken word from others. I’m sure all of you reading this are frequently petitioned to read a particular book or listen to a specific radio program. I’m always gratified to have another perception of His word to us, even when I’ve read the same book, chapter or verse dozens of times. I Thess. 5:18 “in everything give thanks…”