Topic:I Will Fear No Evil Bible in a Year : Proverbs 8–9; 2 Corinthians 3 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Psalm 23:4 In 1957, Melba Pattillo Beals was selected to be one of the “Little Rock Nine,” a group of nine African American students who first integrated …
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Topic:When We Know Who Wins Bible in a Year : Proverbs 6–7; 2 Corinthians 2 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. Revelation 21:4 My supervisor is a huge fan of a certain college basketball team. This year, they won the national championship, so another coworker texted him congratulations. The only problem was my boss hadn’t yet had a …
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Topic:But Now… READ THE SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 3:21-26 But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. Romans 3:21 This is what Paul elsewhere calls the glorious gospel of the blessed God (1 Timothy 1:11), the good news that God has to announce to us, which consists of …
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Topic:Blue Lines Bible in a Year : Proverbs 3–5; 2 Corinthians 1 I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. Proverbs 4:11 Downhill skiing racecourses are often marked by swaths of blue paint sprayed across the white, snowy surface. The crude arcs might be a visual distraction for spectators but prove to be vital …
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Topic:Walking Backward Bible in a Year : Proverbs 1–2; 1 Corinthians 16 Rather, [Jesus] made himself nothing. Philippians 2:7 I stumbled upon footage from a British newsreel crew who filmed six-year-old Flannery O’Connor on her family farm in 1932. Flannery, who would go on to become an acclaimed US writer, caught the crew’s curiosity because she’d taught a chicken to …
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Topic:The Last Word Bible in a Year : Psalms 146–147; 1 Corinthians 15:1–28 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. 1 Corinthians 15:19 Her name was Saralyn, and I sort of had a crush on her back in our school days. She had the most wonderful laugh. I’m …
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Topic:Guiding Light Bible in a Year : Psalms 143–145; 1 Corinthians 14:21–40 God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Genesis 1:3 The restaurant was lovely but dark. Only one small candle flickered on every table. To create light, diners used their smartphones to read their menus, look to their tablemates, and even to see what they were …
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Topic:It’s Slippery Out Here! Bible in a Year : Psalms 140–142; 1 Corinthians 14:1–20 Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil. Psalm 141:4 Years ago, when I was learning to ski, I followed my son Josh down what appeared to be a gentle slope. With my eyes on him I failed to notice he turned down …
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Topic:A Lasting Legacy Bible in a Year : Psalms 137–139; 1 Corinthians 13 [Eve] said, “With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man.” Genesis 4:1 Thomas Edison invented the first practical electric light bulb. Jonas Salk developed an effective polio vaccine. Amy Carmichael penned many of the hymns we sing in worship. But what about you? …
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Topic:Use Your Voice Bible in a Year : Psalms 126–128; 1 Corinthians 10:19–33 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 1 Corinthians 12:4 I was invited to meet a world-renowned pianist. Since I grew up immersed in music—playing the violin and piano, and primarily singing solos for church and other events—I was thrilled at the …
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