By Stages Today’s scripture selection: Exodus 17-20 Key verse: Exodus 17:1 “From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the Lord commanded.” Long journeys are best traveled in stages. But, people also get very impatient on the journey, especially if their perceived needs aren’t met. Just ask Moses… Continue reading Week 18 Monday
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Week 18 Sunday
The Torn Curtain Today’s scripture selection: Mark 15-16 Key Verses: Mark 15:37-38 “With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, “Surely this man was the… Continue reading Week 18 Sunday
Week 17 Wednesday
No Need Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 48-50 Key verses: Psalm 50:9-12 Every now and then it’s good to remind ourselves that God doesn’t need us. Now, before you think I am suggesting God doesn’t care about us – let me explain. I simply mean that we need to keep things in… Continue reading Week 17 Wednesday
Week 16 Friday
On the Wheel Today’s scripture selection: Jeremiah 17-21 Key verse: Jeremiah 18:6b “Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand…” I’ve always liked the image that is presented in Jeremiah’s story of how Israel was like the clay on God’s wheel – He being the master artisan. It speaks… Continue reading Week 16 Friday
Week 16 Thursday
Counting Our Steps Today’s scripture selection: Job 31-32 Key verses: Job 31:2-4 “For what is our lot from God above, our heritage from the Almighty on high? Is it not ruin for the wicked, disaster for those who do wrong? Does he not see my ways and count my every step?” Job was just… Continue reading Week 16 Thursday
Week 15 Friday
What You Want To Hear Today’s scripture selection: Jeremiah 12-16 Key verse: Jeremiah 14:14 It’s a common ailment: wanting someone to tell you what you want to hear. It’s human nature – the desire to have our opinions ratified; to be assured that we are “right” about what we believe about ourselves, others, and our… Continue reading Week 15 Friday
Week 15 Monday
Known by His Actions Today’s scripture selection: Exodus 5-8 Key verse: Exodus 6:3 Moses had a problem. He had been called by God to go to Egypt’s Pharaoh and demand that he release the Israelite slaves under his control. Pharaoh wasn’t impressed, to say the least. So Moses took his problem to… Continue reading Week 15 Monday
Week 13 Thursday
Fringe Today’s scripture selection: Job 25-26 Key verse: Job 26:14 You may have heard about a popular TV show named “Fringe”. It’s quite a roller coaster ride of show, deftly combining science fiction and fantasy, with a dash of theology thrown in too. Because of the special effects it’s not for the young or squeamish.… Continue reading Week 13 Thursday
Week 9 Wednesday
Owning It All Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 24-26 Key verses: Psalm 24:1-2 In today’s society there is a very popular game. It’s called “So how much you got?” Well, it’s not an actual game – at least not one you can play on a board or on the internet. But it’s very… Continue reading Week 9 Wednesday
Week 6 Thursday
Keeping Your Eye On The Little Things Today’s scripture selection: Job 11-12 Key verses: Job 12:7-10 This summer I took up a new hobby. It won’t make me smarter or increase my vocabulary; it won’t help me get in better shape physically; it won’t supplement my income or increase my stature in the community. It’s… Continue reading Week 6 Thursday
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