It’s day 110 of reading the Bible in one year, and we are about 30% through. Today’s “verse of the day” is Matthew 16:24. ‘Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. ‘Matthew 16:24…
“Then the Lord said to us, Get moving” appears twice in Deuteronomy 2; it made me pause and think. In Deuteronomy, God tells His people to move forward in obedience and trust. When I consider this alongside the New Testament, I see a connection: just as God called the Israelites into action, we too are…
“In 2 Corinthians 3, Paul writes that we don’t need paper letters of recommendation because we are the letters. The Holy Spirit writes our lives for everyone to see. ‘2The only letter of recommendation we need is you yourselves. Your lives are a letter written in our hearts; everyone can read it and recognize our…
Today’s verse of the day is 1 Peter 5:8. ‘Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. ‘1 Peter 5:8 While reading 2 Corinthians 2 this morning, verses 1-11 grabbed me by the collar. We need to forgive others and reaffirm…
Reading Numbers 33, I’m reminded how important it is to track and record our progress. I like to write down my thoughts on what I’m reading. I don’t often write about other things as I should, but there are quite a few benefits to journaling, so I should probably make that a higher priority. I’m…
Sometimes life can suck. Christ told us that we will have many trials and sorrows. 2 Corinthians 1 brings to mind my friend and her son. My friend takes her faith seriously; she’s Spirit-filled and one of the most authentic Christ followers I know. Her son had muscular dystrophy and was bedridden for years. ‘I…
I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the verse of the day is Mark 13:33; it really goes along with what I read in 1 Corinthians 16 today. Scholars debate whether Mark 13 refers to the destruction of the temple, the end times, or both. I lean more toward the side that it’s both. To…
Paul tells us in today’s reading to be strong and immovable. When I was younger, I’d go with the flow and do whatever I wanted. I’d proclaim to be a Christian, but I was weak and moved where the “fun” was. I’m so thankful for the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Now, I want to…
Camping season always puts a smile on my face. There’s something special about being out in God’s creation, whether I’m riding a good horse or sitting around a campfire with friends. I get so caught up enjoying these moments that writing isn’t at the top of my TODO list. I’m still keeping up with my…
The story of Balaam and the talking donkey has always intrigued me. Balaam was a prophet for hire; for a fee, he would bless and curse people. The Moab king wanted him to curse the Israelites so he could defeat them in battle. God tells Balaam not to curse them; Balaam agrees. The Moab king…