Tag: responsibility

Week 43 Teachers Will Be Held Accountable

By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger)  Week 43 Scripture Readings: James 1-3 Key Scripture Verse: James 3:1 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.”  I come from a whole family of teachers. When I was a… Continue reading Week 43 Teachers Will Be Held Accountable

Week 28: Use It or Lose It

Today’s Text: Luke 19-20 Key Text: Luke 19:26 “I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away.” It’s one of Jesus’ more difficult stories to hear. It’s about receiving talents – and using – or losing… Continue reading Week 28: Use It or Lose It

Blessed is the Nation

Blessed is the Nation Key Texts: Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. Typically, I try to stay away from posting anything that might be seen as a political statement as that is not the main purpose of the blog: it’s a devotional offering.… Continue reading Blessed is the Nation

Week 28 Wednesday

Not An Option Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 81-83 Key verses: Psalm 82:3-4 They are strong words; and a clear call to action: Defend Uphold Rescue Deliver Words like this don’t leave much room for debate. And who are we, as members of the kingdom of God, supposed to defend, uphold, rescue and deliver?  Again –… Continue reading Week 28 Wednesday