Month: February 2014

Week 29 Tuesday

Well Guided Today’s scripture selection: Second Kings 11-16 Key verses: Second Kings 12:1-3      In ancient Israel kings came and went – frequently.  Some were pretty good; some were extremely evil; and some were very young when they began to rule.      Take young Joash for example.  He was only seven years old when his… Continue reading Week 29 Tuesday

Week 29 Monday

An Open Door Today’s scripture selection: Leviticus 16-17 Key verses: Leviticus 16:2 The LORD said to Moses, “Tell your brother Aaron that he is not to come whenever he chooses into the Most Holy Place behind the curtain….” In the days of desert wandering – access to God had very specific rules.  Ignore them, and… Continue reading Week 29 Monday

Week 29 Sunday

So Little; So Much Today’s scripture selection: Luke 21-22 Key Verses: Luke 21:1-4      I love the story of the widow’s mite.      In fact, I actually own one – or at least the same kind of coin – from the time when Jesus’ lived.  It was given to me by a friend years ago. … Continue reading Week 29 Sunday

Week 28 Saturday

Hollow Ideas Today’s scripture selection: Colossians 1-2 Key verse: Colossians 2:8      When I was in college I had a hard time deciding on a major.  It was art one day; psychology the next; journalism the following week; sociology the one after that.  Finally, I ended up studying religion.      Along the way – I… Continue reading Week 28 Saturday

Week 28 Friday

Suddenly Silenced Today’s scripture selection: Ezekiel 25-30 Key verse: Ezekiel 27:31-32 It must have been something to see: Tyre – this powerful city, on the edge of the sea, sending its merchandise out to distant lands, satisfying many nations with its great wealth and exotic wares. And then, judgment came. “Your wealth, merchandise and wares,… Continue reading Week 28 Friday

Week 28 Thursday

Straight Lines Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 10 Key verse: Proverbs 10:9 “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” When you think of integrity – who is it that comes to mind? Christ? Gandhi? Lincoln? Mother Teresa? Your own mother or father? Your spouse? Your boss? Yourself? I… Continue reading Week 28 Thursday

Week 28 Wednesday

Not An Option Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 81-83 Key verses: Psalm 82:3-4 They are strong words; and a clear call to action: Defend Uphold Rescue Deliver Words like this don’t leave much room for debate. And who are we, as members of the kingdom of God, supposed to defend, uphold, rescue and deliver?  Again –… Continue reading Week 28 Wednesday

Week 28 Tuesday

Even If Today’s scripture selection: Second Kings 6-10 Key verses: Second Kings 7:1-2      Some people are just hard to sell.      They are skeptics with a capital S.      Elisha had proven himself time and again.  As the prophet Elijah’s successor he was a great success.  He had a ministry that would last over… Continue reading Week 28 Tuesday

Week 28 Monday

A Clean Slate Today’s scripture selection: Leviticus 13-15 Key verses: Leviticus 14:19 “Then the priest is to sacrifice the sin offering and make atonement for the one to be cleansed from their uncleanness.” It’s all about getting “clean.” Chapter after chapter of very specific laws and regulation, addressing every kind of ceremonial uncleanness – that’s… Continue reading Week 28 Monday

Week 28 Sunday

Little of Stature Today’s scripture selection: Luke 19-20 Key Verses: Luke 19:3      I’ve always like the little story about Zacchaeus – no pun intended.      I like the fact that a hated outcast is one with whom Jesus dines.  I like the fact that someone like that is given a fresh start in life. … Continue reading Week 28 Sunday