Growing Up Today’s scripture selection: Hebrews 5-7 Key verse: Hebrews 6:1 “Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity….” Most everyone eventually “grows up” – it’s just some grow up more than others. Physically – provided our health holds – we grow up physically. And, with a… Continue reading Week 40 Saturday
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Week 40 Thursday
A Soft Heart Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 28 Key verse: Proverbs 28:14 Have you ever accused someone of being “hard hearted”? If you have – you’ve quoted Scripture. It’s a very Biblical concept; this idea of someone who is so cold, so unfeeling, that he or she is said to have a hardened heart. It’s… Continue reading Week 40 Thursday
Week 40 Wednesday
Superhero Faith Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 117-118 Key verses: Psalm 118:6-7 It sounds like something from the pages of a comic book: “What can mere mortals do to me?” But actually, it’s from the pages of Scripture. The Psalmist writes, “The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do… Continue reading Week 40 Wednesday
Week 39 Saturday
Holy Partnership Today’s scripture selection: Hebrews 1-4 Key verse: Hebrews 3:1-2 People make all sorts of alliances, for all sorts of reasons. There are those made in personal relationships; business endeavors; political associations; treaties – you name it – we keep the lawyers busy drawing up the paperwork. And when the lawyers can’t get it… Continue reading Week 39 Saturday
Week 39 Friday
No Small Message Today’s scripture selection: Obadiah Key verse: Obadiah 15 It is the smallest book in the Old Testament – but within it we find a large and important message: God cares. God is not distant; detached; unaware. Instead, just as ancient Israel could, we can take comfort in God’s loving protection. That’s why… Continue reading Week 39 Friday
Week 39 Wednesday
Resting Easy Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 114-116 Key verse: Psalm 116:7 “Return, O my soul, to your rest for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.” There’s nothing quite like resting easy. Of course, all sorts of people have different definitions of what rest is. Some think it is a long awaited vacation in some… Continue reading Week 39 Wednesday
Week 39 Tuesday
No God Like God Today’s scripture selection: Second Chronicles 6-10 Key verse: Second Chronicles 6:14 Solomon said, “LORD, the God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven or on earth – you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way.” People love to make comparisons.… Continue reading Week 39 Tuesday
Week 38 Friday
Perspective Today’s scripture selection: Amos 5-9 Key verses: Amos 5:8 There’s no doubt about it. Sometimes life can be a little overwhelming. There are moments; hours; days; months; even years when just putting one foot in front of the other becomes a monumental task. That’s when what is desperately needed is a fresh perspective. Amos,… Continue reading Week 38 Friday
Week 38 Wednesday
Never Shaken Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 111-113 Key verses: Psalm 112:6-8 On any given day there are plenty of things that can shake us up. Unexpected Illness Crime Job changes Family crises Change of almost any type That’s why Psalm 112 offers some particularly comforting counsel: “Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will… Continue reading Week 38 Wednesday
Week 38 Monday
No Matter What Today’s scripture selection: Numbers 21-24 Key verse: Numbers 24:13 A ruler named Balak wanted to hear something from a prophet named Balaam. There was only one problem: like many rulers, Balak only wanted to hear what he wanted to hear. He didn’t want the truth – he wanted to hear he was… Continue reading Week 38 Monday
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