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 →
WHEN IT’S ALL BEEN SAID AND DONE
DAY 143 We live our lives occupied by many many thoughts: what to eat or wear, where to lay our heads, how to provide for those over whom we are in charge. Beyond this, we are concerned with how to make impact: in our community and in the world, how to keep our faith, improve... 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 →
YOU ARE THE ANSWER TO A QUESTION
DAY 116 John 6:38 For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. '"Today, I will do whatever I want and say whatever I want'. That sounds very much like a regular pep talk you might tell yourself at some point in... Continue Reading →