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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Week 37 Saturday
Before Time Began Today’s scripture selection: Titus Key verse: Titus 1:2 Right at the beginning of an often neglected little book called Titus, we find a wonderful truth: “…in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time.” There, nestled in a typical greeting of the apostle… Continue reading Week 37 Saturday
Week 29 Saturday
Grace, With A Little Seasoning Today’s scripture selection: Colossians 3-4 Key verse: Colossians 4:6 I like how the apostle Paul says this to some of his fellow believers: “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” He’s talking about more than just… Continue reading Week 29 Saturday
Week 22 Saturday
Bewitched Today’s scripture selection: Galatians 1-3 Key verse: Second Corinthians 3:1 Years ago there was a popular TV show about a pretty housewife who also happened to be a witch. If you are of a certain age you probably remember it – “Bewitched”. Well, long before America ever learned about this suburban wife… Continue reading Week 22 Saturday
Week 17 Sunday
Something Permanent Today’s scripture selection: Mark 13-14 Key Verses: Mark 13:31 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.” We live in a throw-away society. That’s no great revelation; we all experience it every day. Paper plates and forks so that we can eat A fast food… Continue reading Week 17 Sunday
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