Tag: purpose
Snow Day
Today I am working from my study at home because, once again, it has snowed. No big news there. Virginia weather changes more frequently than I change my clothes. So, it’s five degrees out one morning; fifty degrees out the very next afternoon but, for now, I am waiting things out and trying to be… Continue reading Snow Day
Give it all to God
“When the people saw Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, ‘Come, make us gods who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who brought us out of Egypt, we don’t know what happened to him.’ “ Exodus 32:1 We all know the problem… Continue reading Give it all to God
Week 48 Enjoy Life, But Remember God
By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 48 Scripture Readings: Ecclesiastes 11-12 Key Scripture Verse: Ecclesiastes 11:4 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap.” This verse in Ecclesiastes reminds me of the old adage, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” Solomon’s message in Psalm 11… Continue reading Week 48 Enjoy Life, But Remember God
Week 38 “Follow Me!”
By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 38 Scripture Readings: John 19-21 Key Scripture Verses: John 21:17-19 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “The third time he said to him, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, ‘Do you love me?’ He said, ‘Lord, you know… Continue reading Week 38 “Follow Me!”
All Together
Key Texts: Acts 2:1-2 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Today is Pentecost Sunday. It is the traditional day in the Christian… Continue reading All Together
Take Hold
Take Hold Key Text: First Timothy 6:11-12 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.… Continue reading Take Hold
Week 40 Sunday
What We Have Today’s scripture selection: Acts 3-4 Key Verse: Acts 3:6 “Then Peter said, ‘Silver or Gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’” What do you have that’s really worth something? Many of us, if asked that question, quickly… Continue reading Week 40 Sunday
Week 34 Thursday
Plans and Purpose Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 19 Key verse: Proverbs 19:21 “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’S purpose that prevails.” We all make plans – one way or another – some better thought out than others. Some come to fruition; others never see the light of day.… Continue reading Week 34 Thursday
Week 32 Saturday
Settle Down Today’s scripture selection: Second Thessalonians 1-3 Key verse: Second Thessalonians 3:11 There were times when the apostle Paul would just “tell it like it is.” Take this little passage for example: “We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies. Such people… Continue reading Week 32 Saturday
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