Month: February 2014

Week 27

Pressing On Today’s scripture selection: Philippians 3-4 Key verse: Philippians 3:14      Over the years I have heard the apostle Paul described in many ways: faithful; dedicated; eloquent.  I’ve also heard him described in less than glowing ways: harsh; un-yielding; judgmental.      But one word that comes to mind for me when I read this… Continue reading Week 27

Week 27 Friday

Holy Sabbath Today’s scripture selection: Ezekiel 19-24 Key verse: Ezekiel 20:20 “Keep my Sabbaths holy, that they may be a sign between us.  Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.”      Mention God’s laws; God’s principles and it’s not long before someone is sure to mention “Well, you need to keep… Continue reading Week 27 Friday

Week 27 Thursday

An Unruly Woman Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 8-9 Key verses: Proverbs 9:13-18      I know.  It’s not exactly “politically correct” to talk about “unruly” women.  But blame it on Proverbs – not me.      Actually, it’s not about women – or men – for that matter.  It’s about “folly.”      Now folly isn’t exactly a… Continue reading Week 27 Thursday

Week 27 Wednesday

Passing the Word Along Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 78-80 Key verse: Psalm 78:4      Have you ever had a bit of good news that was so good you just had to pass it on?      I know I have felt that way about wedding plans; birth announcements; employment changes; things large and small – having… Continue reading Week 27 Wednesday

Week 27 Tuesday

Doing What It Takes Today’s scripture selection: Second Kings 1-5 Key verses: Second Kings 5:14      Naaman wasn’t just anybody.      The scripture says he was “the commander of the army of the king of Aram.  He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the LORD… Continue reading Week 27 Tuesday

Week 27 Monday

Holiness: A Serious Business Today’s scripture selection: Leviticus 10-12 Key verses: Leviticus 10:1-3 One thing that the book of Leviticus makes very clear is that God’s holiness is not to be taken lightly. It is very serious business indeed. A great example of this is the record of how Aaron’s sons were killed because they… Continue reading Week 27 Monday

Week 27 Sunday

Mustard and Mulberry Trees Today’s scripture selection: Luke 17-18 Key Verses: Luke 17:6      I’ve always liked the reference in the New Testament about the tiny mustard seed.  In fact, I liked it so much I named a blog about it.      It’s just that the idea of the tiniest of seeds being the symbol… Continue reading Week 27 Sunday

Week 26 Saturday

No Complaints Allowed Today’s scripture selection: Philippians 1-2 Key verses: Philippians 2:14-15      The apostle Paul was gifted at balancing deep theologically profound teaching with down-to-earth practical counsel.      A good example is his writing to the believers in Philippi.      Smack dab in the middle of eloquent preaching about Christ’s humble life of servanthood… Continue reading Week 26 Saturday