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 Saturday
“Have A Little Faith” Today’s scripture selection: Romans 1-2 Key verses: Romans 1:16-17 Life these days requires more than a little faith. Just to get up in the morning and get out on a typical morning commute requires that. Sometimes I get the feeling I could switch off the engine of my car and… Continue reading Week 1 Saturday
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
Week 1 Thursday
“Why?” Today’s scripture selection: Job 1-2 Key verses: Job 2:10 At times, it’s one of the most profound questions that can be asked: “Why?” A terrible storm rips through a small, sleepy town reducing it to rubble; a freak car accident claims the life of a young driver, an honor student at the local… Continue reading Week 1 Thursday
Week 1 Wednesday
A Well Watered Garden Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 1-2 Key verses: Psalm 1:2-3 I’m not much of a gardener. I still remember how once, years ago when I was a student living away from home, I went to a florist asking for some sort of plant I could put in my room. I wanted… Continue reading Week 1 Wednesday
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