Father, Forgive Scripture selection: Luke 23:32 When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” So the time had come. Just as he predicted, just… Continue reading Father, Forgive
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Week 35 Wednesday
A Long Way Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 102-104 Key verses: Psalm 103:11-12 “For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” It’s been awhile since I… Continue reading Week 35 Wednesday
Week 34 Friday
Unfaithfulness and Redemption Today’s scripture selection: Hosea 1-7 Key verses: Hosea 1:2 “Go; take to yourself an adulterous wife and children of unfaithfulness, because the land is guilty of the vilest adultery in departing from the LORD.” The prophets had a hard job to do, to say the least. Often they were called to bring… Continue reading Week 34 Friday
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 25 Monday
Atonement Today’s scripture selection: Leviticus 4-6 Key verses: Leviticus 6:7 “In this way the priest will make atonement for them before the LORD, and they will be forgiven for any of the things they did that made them guilty.” The idea of atonement makes some people very uncomfortable. They don’t like the thought… Continue reading Week 25 Monday
Week 19 Tuesday
Coming Clean Today’s scripture selection: Second Samuel 10-14 Key verse: Second Samuel 12:13 “The David said to Nathan, ‘I have sinned against the Lord.’ Nathan replied, ‘The Lord has taken away your sin. You are not going to die.’” We humans are great at rationalizing away our worst behavior. King David had a real talent… Continue reading Week 19 Tuesday
Week 18 Wednesday
From the Inside Out Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 51-53 Key verses: Psalm 51:1-10 David – the one known as a man “after God’s own heart,” was far from perfect. He was a puzzle. On the one hand, he could act with great courage; a mighty warrior for God. As a boy he met… Continue reading Week 18 Wednesday
Week 2 Saturday
Follow the Rules Today’s scripture selection: Romans 3-4 Key verses: Romans 3:23-24 “THAT’S NOT FAIR – YOUR’E NOT FOLLOWING THE RULES!” Remember those days? Maybe you were playing “Spaceman on Mars” when you encountered your alien little sister hiding behind a bush. You shot her with your ray gun, but she didn’t disintegrate like… Continue reading Week 2 Saturday
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