What’s Under Your Armor?—Colossians 3:12-15
Today’s Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:24-4:18 In yesterday’s reading we discovered the supernatural power of the Armor of God. As I read Ephesians 6:10-20, the thought briefly crossed my mind, “I...
View ArticleWhat’s Your First Thought When You Hear the Word “Discipline?”–Hebrews 12:6
Today’s Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:1-12:29 What’s your first thought when you hear the word discipline? Pain A spanking as a kid Self-control or the lack thereof How about extreme love? Love =...
View ArticleWhen’s the Last Time You Cried Like a Baby? –1 Peter 2:1-3
Today’s Scripture Reading: Hebrews 13:1-25, 1 Peter 1:1-2:3 When was the last time you had a really good cry? Yes, guys, I’m talking to you too! What caused you to “cry like a baby?” A sad movie or...
View ArticleLord, Show Me My Boundaries–Numbers 34:1-2
Today’s Scripture Reading: Numbers 34:1-36:13 Heavenly Father, in today’s reading You defined the physical boundaries of the country of Israel. Then the Lord said to Moses, “Give these instructions to...
View ArticleLord, Help Me to Love Discipline–Proverbs 5:12
Today’s Scripture Reading: Proverbs 5:1-7:27 Heavenly Father, it must be part of the human condition to hate discipline. Solomon discusses the consequences of an undisciplined life throughout the...
View ArticleLord, Am I Keeping Myself From Prospering? —2 Chronicles 24:20
Today’s Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 11:1-3, 2 Chronicles 22:10-12, 2 Kings 11:4-12, 2 Chronicles 23:1-11, 2 Kings 11:13-16, 2 Chronicles 23:12-15, 2 Kings 11:17-21, 2 Chronicles 23:16:21, 2 Kings...
View ArticleLord, Teach Me What is Good for Me—Isaiah 48:17
Today’s Scripture Reading:Isaiah 44:6-48:11 Heavenly Father, this is an amazing promise, “You will teach me what is good for me AND lead me along the paths I should follow!” This is what the Lord says—...
View ArticleLord, I’m Afraid to Surrender—Jeremiah 38:19-23
Today’s Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 37:11-38:28, Ezekiel 1:1-3:15 Heavenly Father, surrender is such a negative word. We equate it with failure, lack of effort, and weakness but sometimes surrender is...
View ArticleLord, Am I Paying Attention? —Mark 4:21-25
Today’s Scripture Reading: Luke 8:1-3, Mark 3:20-30, Matthew 12:22-45, Mark 3:31-35, Matthew 12:46-50, Luke 8:19-21, Mark 4:1-9, Matthew 13:1-9, Luke 8:4-8, Mark 4:10-20 Heavenly Father, I need Your...
View ArticleLord, There’s So Much to Do and So Little Energy—John 6:26-29
Today’s Scripture Reading: John 6:22-71, Mark 7:1-23, Matthew 15:1-20 Heavenly Father, our wild and crazy lives must be both humorous and sad to You. Busy is the buzz-word of our culture. It’s as we if...
View ArticleLord, The New Year’s Coming, It’s Time to Workout—1 Timothy 4:6-8
Today’s Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 3:1-6:10 Heavenly Father, I wonder if I’m the only person who has thought about exercising as they were stuffing yummy Christmas goodies in their mouth. My...
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