Topic:Sweet Again Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 35–36 2 Peter 1 On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples. Isaiah 25:1–9 Russian wedding customs are filled with beauty and significance. One such custom takes place during the reception as the toastmaster proposes …
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Topic:Breath and Brevity Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 33–34 1 Peter 5 All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:7–16 Mom, my sisters, and I waited by Dad’s bed as his breaths became shallower and less and less …
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Topic:Facing the Battle Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 30–32 1 Peter 4 Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. 1 Chronicles 16:1–11 Not long ago I met up with a group of friends. As I listened to the conversation, it seemed like everyone in the room …
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Topic:Anyone and Everyone Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 24–26 1 Peter 2 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:5–15 The country of El Salvador has honored Jesus by placing a sculpture of Him in the center of its capital city. Although the monument …
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Topic:Taught by Turkeys Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 22–23 1 Peter 1 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Matthew 6:25–34 Do you know what a group of turkeys is called? It’s …
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Topic:Space for Me Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 20–21 James 5 Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. Mark 3:13–19 He was an aging military veteran, rough-edged and given to even rougher language. One day a friend cared enough …
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Topic:Instruments of Peace Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 16–17 James 3 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. James 3:13–18 When World War I erupted in 1914, British statesman Sir Edward Grey declared, “The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit …
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Turning from Conflict Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 14–15 James 2 Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26–32 In his graveside tribute to a famous Dutch scientist, Albert Einstein didn’t mention their scientific disputes. Instead, he recalled the “never-failing kindness” of Hendrik A. …
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Topic:Valiant Actions Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 11–13 James 1 I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me . . . and I lay down my life for the sheep. John 10:7–18 John Harper had no idea what was about to unfold as he …
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Topic:False Confidence Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 8–10 Hebrews 13 I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. Philippians 3:2–8 A few years ago, my doctor gave me a stern talk about my health. …
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