From Tears to Action Today’s scripture selection: Nehemiah 1-4 Key verses: Nehemiah 1:4 “They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” When I heard these things, I… Continue reading Week 48 Tuesday
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Week 38 Thursday
A Little Self-Control Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 25 Key verse: Proverbs 25:28 Among the wise sayings of a very wise king we find these words: “Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.” Kings know all about the danger of having a city whose walls are broken through and… Continue reading Week 38 Thursday
Week 23 Friday
Fallen Jewels Today’s scripture selection: Lamentations Key verse: Lamentations 4:1 It seemed it was all over except for the tears. As one commentator in the LIFE APPLICATION BIBLE puts it: “Jeremiah’s two books focus on one event – the destruction of Jerusalem. The book of Jeremiah predicts it, and Lamentations looks back on… Continue reading Week 23 Friday
Week 19 Friday
Sounds of Joy and Gladness Today’s scripture selection: Jeremiah 32-36 Key verses: Jeremiah 33:10-11 One of my favorite things to do is work with the young children of the congregation I serve as pastor. Oh, from time to time, they get a little out of hand. They get a little carried away; there is the… Continue reading Week 19 Friday
Week 15 Thursday
Out of Tune Today’s scripture selection: Job 29-30 Key verses: Job 30:31 “My lyre is tuned to mourning, and my pipe to the sound of wailing.” As Job came to the end of his long lament he gave us an eloquent image of grief and depression. He spoke of a musical instrument that could only… Continue reading Week 15 Thursday
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