What We Have Today’s scripture selection: Acts 3-4 Key Verse: Acts 3:6 “Then Peter said, ‘Silver or Gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’” What do you have that’s really worth something? Many of us, if asked that question, quickly… Continue reading Week 40 Sunday
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Week 38 Saturday
The Gift of Welcome Today’s scripture selection: Philemon Key verse: Philemon 1:17 The apostle Paul is known for his great theological treatises. But there is a small New Testament letter for which he is lesser known. Nevertheless, it earns its right to be in the New Testament canon. It’s a letter appealing to a slave… Continue reading Week 38 Saturday
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 36 Thursday
The Great Equalizer Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 22 Key verse: Proverbs 22:2 “Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all.” There’s a lot of talk these days about “re-distribution of wealth” and “economic justice” and “class warfare” and – well, I’m sure you’ve seen the news. Regardless of… Continue reading Week 36 Thursday
Week 36 Sunday
To the End – and Beyond Today’s scripture selection: John 13-15 Key Verse: John 13:1b In telling the events surrounding Jesus’ last hours before his crucifixion, John makes this poignant statement: “Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.” That has always struck me as a particularly… Continue reading Week 36 Sunday
Week 35 Thursday
Deep Waters Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 20-21 Key verse: Proverbs 20:5 “The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.” How well do you know others? Co-workers; classmates; friends on the team; even your own family members – do you really know what’s going on with them,… Continue reading Week 35 Thursday
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 35 Tuesday
With You Wherever Today’s scripture selection: First Chronicles 15-19 Key verses: First Chronicles 17:7-8 “Now then: tell my servant David, ‘This is what the LORD Almighty says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock, and appointed you ruler over my people Israel. I have been with you wherever you have gone….” David’s… Continue reading Week 35 Tuesday
Week 33 Thursday
Money, Money, Money Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 17-19 Key verse: Proverbs 17:1 “Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.” As a pastor I’ve seen too many families torn apart over money. How many is too many? Even just one. And I’ve seen many, many more than… Continue reading Week 33 Thursday
Week 31 Wednesday
A Place to Dwell Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 90-92 Key verses: Psalm 90:1-2 One of my favorite Psalms is the one that begins this way: “Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.” There’s… Continue reading Week 31 Wednesday
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