Topic:He Holds Our Hand Bible in a Year: Numbers 4–6; Mark 4:1–20 I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 The little girl who navigated the stairway one Sunday at church was cute, spunky, and independent. One by one the child—who appeared to be not much older than two years—took …
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Topic:Living Sacrifice Bible in a Year: Numbers 1–3; Mark 3 I urge you . . . in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice. Romans 12:1 My great aunt had an exciting job in advertising and traveled between Chicago and New York City. But she chose to give up that career out of love for …
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Topic:Send It in a Letter Bible in a Year: Leviticus 26–27; Mark 2 Since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. Colossians 1:9 Like most four-year-olds, Ruby loved to run, sing, dance, and play. But she started complaining about pain in her knees. Ruby’s parents took her in for tests. The results were shocking—a …
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Topic:Shelve Them and Move On Bible in a Year: Leviticus 25; Mark 1:23–45 Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. Proverbs 15:31 I’m reminded of some wise advice a radio broadcaster friend once gave me. Early on in his career, as my friend struggled to know how to deal with both criticism and praise, he felt …
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Topic:Praying and Growing Bible in a Year: Leviticus 23–24; Mark 1:1–22 Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God. Colossians 3:17 When my friend David’s wife developed Alzheimer’s disease, the changes it brought to his life made him bitter. He needed to retire early to care …
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Topic:Atmosphere of Encouragement Bible in a Year: Leviticus 21–22; Matthew 28 Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. Romans 15:2 I’m encouraged every time I visit the fitness center near our house. In that busy place, I’m surrounded by others who are striving to improve their physical health and strength. Posted signs remind …
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Topic:Acts of Kindness Bible in a Year: Leviticus 19–20; Matthew 27:51–66 [Tabitha] was always doing good and helping the poor. Acts 9:36 “Estera, you got a present from our friend Helen!” my mom told me when she got home from work. Growing up we didn’t have much, so receiving a present in the mail was like a second Christmas. I …
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Topic:Sinking into Grace Bible in a Year: Leviticus 17–18; Matthew 27:27–50 [God] grants sleep to those he loves. Psalm 127:2 Finally, on January 8, 1964, seventeen-year-old Randy Gardner did something he hadn’t done for eleven days and twenty-five minutes: he nodded off to sleep. He wanted to beat the Guinness Book World Record for how long a human could stay …
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Topic:Out of Context Bible in a Year: Leviticus 15–16; Matthew 27:1–26 She turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. John 20:14 As I queued up to board my flight, someone tapped my shoulder. I turned and received a warm greeting. “Elisa! Do you remember me? It’s Joan!” My mind flipped through …
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Topic:The Battle Bible in a Year: Leviticus 14; Matthew 26:51–75 But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you. Psalm 39:7 As artillery rounds fell around him with an earth-shaking whoomp, the young soldier prayed fervently, “Lord, if you get me through this, I’ll go to that Bible school Mom wanted me to attend.” God honored …
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