A Gracious and Known God Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 66-69 Key verses: Psalm 67:1-2 There is a lovely benediction of sorts at the beginning of Psalm 67: “May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us – so that your ways may be known on earth,… Continue reading Week 23 Wednesday
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Week 22 Friday
A People In Bondage Today’s scripture selection: Jeremiah 47-52 Key verses: Jeremiah 52:27b I don’t know anyone, thankfully, who knows what it is to be literally in bondage. The idea of slavery and exile – Babylonians swooping down on other nations and swallowing them whole – it’s the stuff of movies. But… Continue reading Week 22 Friday
Week 21 Saturday
Strength Through Weakness Today’s scripture selection: Second Corinthians 11-13 Key verse: Second Corinthians 12:9 When the apostle Paul spoke about his desire to be free of some affliction that burdened him, he revealed a message he had received from God. Here’s how the King James translation puts it: “And he said unto… Continue reading Week 21 Saturday
Week 19 Saturday
Excel in Everything Today’s scripture selection: Second Corinthians 6-8 Key verse: Second Corinthians 8:7 A lot of us like to excel at something – at least one thing. Maybe it’s part of our nature; maybe it’s a reflection of our competitive culture; maybe we just like to feel good about ourselves – plain old “self-esteem.”… Continue reading Week 19 Saturday
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 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 12 Monday
Just a Trick? Today’s scripture selection: Genesis 44-47 Key verse: Genesis 45:55 “And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you.” It was just a trick. Joseph, long ago sold into slavery… Continue reading Week 12 Monday
Week 11 Thursday
It’s Not Fair Today’s scripture selection: Job 21-22 Key verses: Job 21:7 “Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power?” “It’s not fair” – three words that you’ve probably said now and then. I know I have. It is difficult, especially when you are, as far… Continue reading Week 11 Thursday
Week 10 Friday
Wounds That Heal Today’s scripture selection: Isaiah 51-55 Key verses: Isaiah 53:4-5 It’s one of those scripture passages I find difficult to read: words about suffering; sacrifice; death. But for thousands of years Christians have understood them to speak about their savior. The suffering servant is the one who is wounded for “our” transgressions. And… Continue reading Week 10 Friday
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