Today’s scripture selection: Jonah Key verse: Jonah 4:2 It was a message that Jonah simply didn’t want to deliver. Why? Because it was a message of hope; and warning; and the potential for forgiveness and mercy. Why would Jonah not want to deliver such a message? Because it was to be given, from God, to… Continue reading Week 40 Friday
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Week 40 Sunday
What We Have Today’s scripture selection: Acts 3-4 Key Verse: Acts 3:6 “Then Peter said, ‘Silver or Gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’” What do you have that’s really worth something? Many of us, if asked that question, quickly… Continue reading Week 40 Sunday
Week 32 Saturday
Settle Down Today’s scripture selection: Second Thessalonians 1-3 Key verse: Second Thessalonians 3:11 There were times when the apostle Paul would just “tell it like it is.” Take this little passage for example: “We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies. Such people… Continue reading Week 32 Saturday
Week 30 Monday
Be Holy Today’s scripture selection: Leviticus 19-21 Key verses: Leviticus 19:2 It may seem like a tall order, but there it is: “Be holy, because I, the LORD your God, am holy.” And the order was issued to not just the pious; not just the particularly religious, but the whole community – everyone. The people… Continue reading Week 30 Monday
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 14 Monday
Who, Me? Today’s scripture selection: Exodus 1-3 Key verse: Exodus 3:11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” There’s been a fair amount said in recent years about how God has a plan for everyone’s life; that we should… Continue reading Week 14 Monday
Week 13 Friday
Before You Were Even Born Today’s scripture selection: Jeremiah 1-6 Key verses: Jeremiah 1:5 He was a prophet, called to speak to a people who didn’t want to listen. Worse, as a nation they were moving toward destruction at a frightening pace. Eventually, a kingdom called Babylon would swallow them up. And the prophet who… Continue reading Week 13 Friday
Week 13 Friday
Before You Were Even Born Today’s scripture selection: Jeremiah 1-6 Key verses: Jeremiah He was a prophet, called to speak to a people who didn’t want to listen. Worse, as a nation they were moving toward destruction at a frightening pace. Eventually, a kingdom called Babylon would swallow them up. And the prophet… Continue reading Week 13 Friday
Week 10 Saturday
Milk or Meat Today’s scripture selection: First Corinthians 3-4 Key verses: First Corinthians 3:1-2 If you are of a certain age you may remember a popular television commercial from the mid-eighties featuring a disgruntled little old lady. Confronted by a miniscule hamburger on a “big fluffy bun” at a fast food restaurant, she explains to… Continue reading Week 10 Saturday
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