In 2025, I set a goal to read and study through the Bible every year. I wish I had set that goal in 1980. We are 45% of the way through reading the entire Bible this year. Today’s reading is Matthew 20, and the verse of the day is 1 Corinthians 13:4. As I read…
Today’s readings are Samuel 1-3 and Matthew 3. We learn about Hannah, who prays to God to have a child. She promises God that if she has a son, she’ll dedicate him to serving Him. She has a son, Samuel, and fulfills her vow, and Samuel becomes an apprentice to Eli. Eli’s sons were bullies;…
Today marks the 39% milestone in our yearlong trek through the Bible. As I read, a theory starts to take shape: We must align our hearts with the perfect heart of Jesus by balancing four distinct dimensions: the heart of a teacher, the heart of a healer, the heart of an artist, and the heart…
We are working our way through Judges; there’s a common theme. When the Israelites get a good leader, they do well; when the leader dies, they screw up. ‘That is the story of how the people of Israel defeated Midian, which never recovered. Throughout the rest of Gideon’s lifetime—about forty years—there was peace in the…
Today’s verse of the day on the Bible app is Matthew 9:37-8, and the New Testament reading is Galatians 6. ‘He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”’Matthew…
2 Corinthians 13 was this morning’s reading. I felt verse 5 needed further examination. ‘Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith. ‘2 Corinthians 13:5 I can compare myself to others, and think…
Today marks day 114 of reading through the Bible this year. In Deuteronomy 12 and 13, God gives the Israelites instructions for when they enter the promised land. God warns us to be careful and obey in chapter 12. Both chapters have hardcore warnings against following other religious customs in the new land. ‘You must…
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…
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…