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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

Week 26 Friday

Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones Today’s scripture selection: Ezekiel 13-18 Key verse: Ezekiel 14:3 The ancient prophets were always providing their audience with choices. Those choices were about happiness or sorrow; growth or stagnation; faithfulness or idolatry; life or death. Sometimes the people chose correctly – too often they ignored the prophets’ pleading and chose… Continue reading Week 26 Friday

Week 26 Thursday

A Good Sister Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 7 Key verse: Proverbs 7:4 I have one older brother. Growing up, there were times when we were very close to one another. And there were other times when we wanted to kill each other – at least metaphorically speaking. I don’t suppose we were much different than… Continue reading Week 26 Thursday