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And it's time for me to say.....Enjoy your weekend!! You know me, by now....Though I'm off, I do come in and out, to read, what have you, but the weekend is for spending time with Hubby!! So....
Back Monday!! For my new friends, this is the norm for me....Just in and out, mostly out, on the...
The Voice of Faith
February 19, 2016
Read: Habakkuk 3:16-19 | Bible in a Year: Leviticus 25; Mark 1:23-45
Though the fig tree does not bud . . . yet I will rejoice in the Lord.
Habakkuk 3:17-18
The news was numbing. The tears came so quickly that she couldn’t fight them. Her mind...
God's pattern of salvation has been the same through the ages. He extends grace to man. Through faith man trusts Him, and through obedience accepts the offer of grace (Romans 1:5; 16:26). Thus Noah was saved by grace, faith, and obedience.
Faith's Hall of Fame shows this consistent...
Solitude and Service
February 18, 2016
Read: Luke 9:1-2,10-17 | Bible in a Year: Leviticus 23–24; Mark 1:1-22
He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing.
Luke 9:11
Comedian Fred Allen said, “A celebrity is a person who works...
This book contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it...
Opening Doors
February 17, 2016
Read: Matthew 28:16-20 | Bible in a Year: Leviticus 21–22; Matthew 28
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations.
Matthew 28:19
Charlie Sifford is an important name in American sports. He became the first African-American playing member of the...
Written on Our Hearts
February 16, 2016
Read: Deuteronomy 6:1-12 | Bible in a Year: Leviticus 19–20; Matthew 27:51-66
These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.
Deuteronomy 6:6
In my neighborhood, religious inscriptions abound—on plaques, walls, doorposts...
A Widow’s Choice
February 15, 2016
Read: Psalm 34:15-22 | Bible in a Year: Leviticus 17–18; Matthew 27:27-50
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
Psalm 34:18
When a good friend suddenly lost her husband to a heart attack, we grieved with her. As a counselor, she had comforted...
The Ease of Ingratitude
February 14, 2016
Read: Hebrews 12:18-29 | Bible in a Year: Leviticus 15–16; Matthew 27:1-26
Since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful.
Hebrews 12:28
Thwip, thwap. Thwip, thwap.
The windshield wipers slamming back and forth...
Ice Flowers
February 13, 2016
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:4-14 | Bible in a Year: Leviticus 14; Matthew 26:51-75
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.
1 Corinthians 12:4
Fifteen-year-old Wilson Bentley was captivated by the intricate beauty of...
This Sunday is Valentines Day....And I won't be on so....I wish everyone here a very Happy Valentine's Day....May your weekend be filled with Blessing from above....
May your hearts be filled with His Love.....And always remember....He gave His Son, the greatest gift of all....Jesus showed His...
Undigested Knowledge
February 12, 2016
Read: John 8:39-47 | Bible in a Year: Leviticus 13; Matthew 26:26-50
If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.
John 8:31
In his book on language, British diplomat Lancelot Oliphant (1881–1965) observed that many students give...
Turn Off the Scoreboard
February 11, 2016
Read: Ephesians 4:25-32 | Bible in a Year: Leviticus 11–12; Matthew 26:1-25
Forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32
At his son’s wedding reception, my friend Bob offered advice and encouragement to the...
Jesus Over Everything
February 10, 2016
Read: Colossians 1:15-20 | Bible in a Year: Leviticus 8–10; Matthew 25:31-46
He is before all things.
Colossians 1:17
My friend’s son decided to wear a sports jersey over his school clothing one day. He wanted to show support for his favorite...
Secret Menu
February 9, 2016
Read: John 4:31-34 | Bible in a Year: Leviticus 6–7; Matthew 25:1-30
I have food to eat that you know nothing about.
John 4:32
Meat Mountain is a super-sandwich layered with six kinds of meat. Stacked with chicken tenders, three strips of bacon...
Can’t Take It Back
February 8, 2016
Read: Galatians 5:13-26 | Bible in a Year: Leviticus 4–5; Matthew 24:29-51
The fruit of the Spirit is . . . gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23
I couldn't take my actions back. A woman had parked her car and blocked my way of getting to...
The Factory of Sadness
February 7, 2016
Read: John 16:28-33 | Bible in a Year: Leviticus 1–3; Matthew 24:1-28
[God] will wipe every tear from their eyes.
Revelation 21:4
As a lifelong Cleveland Browns football fan, I grew up knowing my share of disappointment. Despite being...
What Will Be
February 6, 2016
Read: Revelation 22:1-5 | Bible in a Year: Exodus 39–40; Matthew 23:23-39
No longer will there be any curse.
Revelation 22:3
You and I have something in common. We live in a mixed-up, tarnished world and we have never known anything different. Adam and...
A Serving Leader
February 5, 2016
Read: 1 Kings 12:1-15 | Bible in a Year: Exodus 36–38; Matthew 23:1-22
Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant. Matthew 20:26
In traditional African societies, leadership succession is a serious decision. After a king’s demise, great...
Hidden Treasure
February 4, 2016
Read: Proverbs 2:1-5 | Bible in a Year: Exodus 34–35; Matthew 22:23-46
Search for [insight and understanding] as for hidden treasure. Proverbs 2:4
My husband and I read in different ways. Since English is a second language for Tom, he has a tendency...