Topic:Who’s It For? Bible in a Year: Jeremiah 15–17 2 Timothy 2 He poured it out before the Lord. 2 Samuel 23:13–17 The picture made me laugh out loud. Crowds had lined a Mexican avenue, waving flags and throwing confetti as they waited for the pope. Down the middle of …
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Topic:Choosing Hope Bible in a Year: Jeremiah 12–14 2 Timothy 1 But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord. Micah 7:2–7 I am one of millions of people worldwide who suffer from SAD (seasonal affective disorder), a type of depression common in places with limited sunlight due …
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Topic:Strong and Courageous Bible in a Year: Jeremiah 6–8 1 Timothy 5 As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Joshua 1:1–9 Each night, as young Caleb closed his eyes, he felt the darkness envelop him. The silence of …
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Topic:Surviving Drought Bible in a Year: Jeremiah 3–5 1 Timothy 4 The one who trusts in the Lord . . . will be like a tree planted by the water. Jeremiah 17:5–8 In April 2019, a suburban neighborhood in Victorville, California, became buried in tumbleweeds. High winds pushed the rolling …
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Topic:Nice Shot? Bible in a Year: Jeremiah 1–2 1 Timothy 3 To him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt His love endures forever. Psalm 136:10–26 When Walt Disney’s Bambi was re-released, moms and dads relived childhood memories with their sons and daughters. A young mother, whose husband was an …
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Topic:Laundry Day Bible in a Year: Isaiah 65–66 1 Timothy 2 Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples. Matthew 28:16–20 Driving through a low-income area near his church, Colorado pastor Chad Graham started praying for his “neighbors.” When he noticed a small laundromat, he stopped to …
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Topic:What’s Wrong with the World? Bible in a Year: Isaiah 62–64 1 Timothy 1 Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 1 Timothy 1:12–17 There is an oft-heard story that The London Times posed a question to readers at the turn of the …
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Topic:Golden Scars Bible in a Year: Isaiah 59–61 2 Thessalonians 3 If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:1–10 In the Netherlands, a group of fashion designers offer a “Golden Joinery” workshop. Inspired by the Japanese technique Kintsugi, where broken porcelain …
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Topic:Stronger than Hate Bible in a Year: Isaiah 56–58 2 Thessalonians 2 Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. Luke 23:32–34, 44–46 Within twenty-four hours of his mother Sharonda’s tragic death, Chris found himself uttering these powerful, grace-filled words: “Love is stronger than hate.” His …
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Topic:Listening Beyond the Stars Bible in a Year: Isaiah 53–55 2 Thessalonians 1 Seek the Lord while he may be found. Isaiah 55:1–7 Imagine life without mobile phones, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth devices, or microwave ovens. That’s the way it is in the little town of Green Bank, West Virginia, known …
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