Topic:He Carried Our Burden October 13, 2018 Read: 1 Peter 1:18–25 Bible in a Year: Isaiah 41–42; 1 Thessalonians 1 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” 1 Peter 2:24 It’s not unusual for utility bills to …
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Topic:Safe in His Arms October 12, 2018 Read: Isaiah 40:9–11 Bible in a Year: Isaiah 39–40; Colossians 4 He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart. Isaiah 40:11 The weather outside was threatening, and the alert on my cell phone warned about the possibility of flash floods. …
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Topic:Stories of Jesus October 11, 2018 Read: 1 John 1:1–4; John 21:24–25 Bible in a Year: Isaiah 37–38; Colossians 3 Jesus did many other things as well. John 21:25 As a girl I loved to visit my small local library. One day, looking at the bookshelves holding the young adult section, I reasoned I could probably read every book. In …
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Topic:Singing to the Firing Squad October 10, 2018 Read: Mark 14:16–26 Bible in a Year: Isaiah 34–36; Colossians 2 I trusted in the Lord when I said, “I am greatly afflicted.” Psalm 116:10 Two men convicted of drug trafficking had been on death row for a decade. While in prison, they learned of God’s love for them in Jesus, and …
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Topic:Much More Than Words October 9, 2018 Read: Romans 8:22–30 Bible in a Year: Isaiah 32–33; Colossians 1 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. Romans 8:26 At a dedication ceremony during which a Bible translated into a local African language was presented, the area chief was presented with his own copy. In appreciation, he lifted …
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Topic:Our Singing Father October 8, 2018 Read: Zephaniah 3:14–20 Bible in a Year: Isaiah 30–31; Philippians 4 The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will . . . rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 No one told me before my wife and I …
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Topic:A Warm Welcome for All October 7, 2018 Read: Hebrews 13:1–3 Bible in a Year: Isaiah 28–29; Philippians 3 Let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:10 During a recent vacation, my wife and I visited a famous athletic complex. The gates were wide open, and it appeared that …
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Topic:Twinkle October 6, 2018 Read: Philippians 2:14–16 Bible in a Year: Isaiah 26–27; Philippians 2 Shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. Philippians 2:15–16 “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” is an English lullaby. Its lyrics, originally a poem by Jane Taylor, capture the wonder of God’s universe where stars hang “up …
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Topic:Better Than Ever October 5, 2018 Read: Psalm 51:9-13 Bible in a Year: Isaiah 23–25; Philippians 1 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalm 51:12 The story is told of a group of salmon fishermen who gathered in a Scottish inn after a long day of fishing. As one …
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Topic:Courageous Stand October 4, 2018 Read: Ephesians 6:10–18 Bible in a Year: Isaiah 20–22; Ephesians 6 Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world. Ephesians 6:12 Teresa Prekerowa was just a teenager when the Nazis invaded her native Poland at the dawn of World War II. …
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