MATTHEW 9:36 – When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” THEME OF THE DAY: DO WE SEE THEM? They are everywhere. Right outside the front doors of our houses; neighbors, tellers in our banks, cashiers in grocery stores, attendants at drive-thru windows, friends, co-workers, family members, people…
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PSALM 11:4-5 – The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven; his eyes see, his eyelids test the children of man. The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE TESTED LIFE. There are few, if any days, in the life of a…
PHILIPPIANS 4:8 – Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” THEME OF THE DAY: DON’T ASSUME, THINK, OR SPEAK NEGATIVELY. This is not going to be an easy nugget to swallow if…
PROVERBS 10:19 – When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is wise.” THEME OF THE DAY: TALK A LOT, SIN A LOT. The Old Testament book of Proverbs is wonderful, insightful, and sometimes very uncomfortable. Why? King Solomon pulls no punches. Here is an example – How long will you lie there, O…
LUKE 15:11-20 – And Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far…
PHILIPPIANS 1:21-25 – For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. But to remain in…