Week 2 Saturday

Follow the Rules Today’s scripture selection: Romans 3-4 Key verses: Romans 3:23-24      “THAT’S NOT FAIR – YOUR’E NOT FOLLOWING THE RULES!” Remember those days?  Maybe you were playing “Spaceman on Mars” when you encountered your alien little sister hiding behind a bush.  You shot her with your ray gun, but she didn’t disintegrate like… Continue reading Week 2 Saturday

Week 2 Friday

More Than Candles Today’s scripture selection: Isaiah 7-11 Key verses: Isaiah 9:2 Each year at our church there is one evening to which I look forward like none other – Christmas Eve.  Nestled out in the countryside, on that magical night, our little white church shines brightly.  Why?  Because like so many other congregations we… Continue reading Week 2 Friday

Week 2 Thursday

A Life Hedged In Today’s scripture selection: Job 3-4 Key verses: Job 3:23      When I first got my beloved dog Dash from the rescue foundation I found out he had been given that name for good reason.  Open a door, turn your back, and that little dog was gone – flying down the street… Continue reading Week 2 Thursday

Week 2 Wednesday

Rest in Peace Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 3-5 Key verses: Psalm 3-5      Anyone who has ever seen a horror movie depicting a spooky old graveyard knows what the letters “R.I.P.” mean.  The phrase “Rest in peace” evokes an image of the funeral home parlor, not a good night’s sleep.  But today’s scripture passage suggests… Continue reading Week 2 Wednesday

Week 2 Tuesday

No Child’s Play Today’s scripture selection: Joshua 6-10 Key verses: Joshua 10:14      When I was a kid, like many young boys, I liked to play at war.  I went through the classic “Cowboys and Indians” phase; the “Batman verses the Joker” phase; the “Spaceman verses the dreaded alien from Mars” phase.  I remember being… Continue reading Week 2 Tuesday

Week 2 Monday

Waiting Out The Storm Today’s scripture selection: Genesis 4-7 Key verse: Genesis 6:8, 22      The Bible is filled with stories – stories of failure and victory; terrible sin and amazing redemption; death and life.  On almost every page we meet characters of all type and persuasion, some beautiful, some not.  But read those stories… Continue reading Week 2 Monday

Week 2 Sunday

How far is heaven? Today’s scripture selection: Matthew 3-4 Key verse: Matthew 4:17      Some years ago a song hit the airwaves that asked an important question, “Tell me, Lord, how far is heaven?”  That’s a good question. And I was a little surprised to find it being asked on pop radio.  Maybe I shouldn’t… Continue reading Week 2 Sunday

Week 1 Friday

“Information Overload” Today’s scripture selection: Isaiah 1-6 Key verses: Isaiah 5:20-21      Never before has it been so easy, for so many, to collect opinion and fact about virtually any subject.  And entertainment – some good, some bad, is just a swipe away.  It’s all available at the touch of a button.  Not long ago… Continue reading Week 1 Friday