Light and Life Today’s scripture selection: John 1-2 Key Verses: John 1:4-5 I love the way the apostle John begins his gospel. While the other gospel writers start right in with the historic details of Jesus’ life – John takes another, much more dramatic, angle. “In the beginning was the Word, and… Continue reading Week 31 Sunday
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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 13 Wednesday
Sure Footing Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 36-38 Key verses: Psalm 37:23-24 “The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” I like the movie “Footloose.” If you’ve seen it, you… Continue reading Week 13 Wednesday
Week 13 Sunday
For We Are Many Today’s scripture selection: Mark 5-6 Key verse: Mark 5:9 I find that one of the most haunting stories in the New Testament, no pun intended, is that of the man who was possessed by so many demons he called himself “Legion.” The legion was the largest unit in… Continue reading Week 13 Sunday
Week 11 Friday
Freedom Today’s scripture selection: Isaiah 56-61 Key verses: Isaiah 61:1-4 Hundreds of years before Jesus was born – the prophet Isaiah spoke of him. And when Jesus began his public ministry, he quoted from the ancient scriptures in our passage today. They speak of good news for the oppressed; healing for the… Continue reading Week 11 Friday
Week 4 Saturday
More Than Words Today’s scripture selection: Romans 7-8 Key verses: Romans 8:26-27 It’s become popular in recent years, among some Christians, to put a favorite Bible reference on their car’s license plate – a sort of “vanity plate for Christ.” I don’t have a problem with that – in fact, I’ve been led on more… Continue reading Week 4 Saturday