January 4 Reading: Psalm 1-2 Psalm 1 is a beautiful reminder of the blessings in store for the man (and woman) who delights in the unbreakable “Law of the LORD.” He is like a nourished tree. v3a He is like a fruitful tree. v3b He is like an enduring tree. v3c He will prosper. v3d…
January 3 Reading: Joshua 1-5 Recently, one of our children has been very fearful at night. There is an uneasiness in the heart about someone or thing breaking into our home. Reading Joshua 1-5 the Lord continually commands Joshua, the new leader of the Hebrews, to be strong and courageous. Joshua had a reason to…
Each month brings some freebies from some Christian sites that have proven to be an encouragement for my faith so I pass it on that you might be encourage also. On Christian Audio the free book of the month is Morning & Evening by Charles Spurgeon. This book written over one hundred years ago has…
January 2 Reading: Genesis 1-3 In these first three chapters of the Bible, we are introduced to God the Creator. These chapters contain massive amounts of information for us to know. They lay the foundation for understanding God’s purposes, where humanity came from, humanity’s purpose, and humanity’s problem. These chapters also leave us when a host of questions…
January 1 Reading: Romans 1-2 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— 12 that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. In this text, we read about Paul’s earnest desire to be with the believers…
Another year means a fresh start, a new beginning. Over the years I have consistently begun a scriptural reading plan often with a devotion aid. This year is no different. I have created a Bible reading plan that is a bit different than what has been typical for me. My plan is to read through…
Several weeks ago I was listening to a lecture and the speaker gave a helpful list that many young people have taken to Addiction Road. Experiential – The starting point often comes from the encouragement of someone else or from plan curiosity. Social – After the initial experience it then swiftly moves down the road…
Keep Watch Scripture tells us that we are forgiven! It calls us to walk in the light of the Lord (Is 2:1–5), to pray for peace (Ps 122) and to keep watch for Christ’s return (Mt 24:36–44), putting aside our deeds of darkness and living in the light (Rom 13:11–14). In this season of Advent,…
What is Advent? Ad•vent \ ad-vent Advent is from the Latin word adventus which means “coming.” During the four weeks before Christmas churches remember the first advent when the Lord Jesus Christ came roughly 2,000 years ago as our Savior and look forward to the second advent when He will return as king and judge…
“One of Abraham Lincoln’s earliest political enemies was Edwin M. Stanton. He called Lincoln a “low cunning clown” and “the original gorilla.” “It was ridiculous for people to go to Africa to see a gorilla,” he would say, “when they could find one easily in Springfield, Illinois.” Lincoln never responded to the slander, but when,…