HOW DEEP ARE YOUR ROOTS?

DAY 197 Matthew 13:5-6 And some fell on rocky soil where there was little depth of earth; the plants sprang up quickly enough in the shallow soil, but the hot sun soon scorched them and they withered and died, for they had so little root. Our focus today is on the seeds that fell on... Continue Reading →

DON’T EMBRACE IDLENESS

DAY 188 Matthew 9:9 'As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and followed Him. Matthew was called not while he was idle, but while he was busy at post. As unglamorous and detested as he... Continue Reading →

CALLED FOR SOMETHING

DAY 166 Matthew 5:25 Before you are dragged into court, make friends with the person who has accused you of doing wrong. If you don't, you will be handed over to the judge and then to the officer who will put you in jail. Regardless of how gifted men are, no man is gifted in... Continue Reading →

HAVE YOU LIVED FOR GOD?

DAY 154 Mark 11:30 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me. This question which Jesus asked, was one that prompted a mini discussion to determine the better answer. According to those who were asked this question, the better response was 'we do not know'. Yet, from the same question,... Continue Reading →

WATCH OUT FOR DISTRACTIONS

DAY 146 Peter receives a rather sharp rebuke when he attempts to ask Jesus about what plans He had for John. His question seemed to be a rather innocent: 'Lord, what about him?(Jn 21:21b)" Jesus' response is even more interesting. He looks squarely at Peter and tells him 'If I want him to live until... Continue Reading →

YOU DON’T HAVE IT ALL

DAY 130 Acts 15:2 And after Paul and Barnabas had a heated argument and debate with them, the brothers determined that Paul and Barnabas and some others of them should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders concerning this issue. When you want to create any team, you look for individuals who have... Continue Reading →

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