Topic:Washed in Love Bible in a Year: Zechariah 9–12Revelation 20 You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone.James 2:24 GIVEToday’s Scripture & Insight:James 2:14–26 A small church in Southern California recognized an opportunity to express God’s love in a practical way. Believers in Jesus gathered at a local laundromat to give back …
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Topic:Attitude of Gratitude Bible in a Year: Daniel 8–10 3 John Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 In my state in the US, the winters can be brutal, with sub-zero temperatures and never-ending snow. One bitterly cold day, as I shoveled …
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Topic:Attitude of Gratitude Bible in a Year: Daniel 8–10 3 John Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 In my state in the US, the winters can be brutal, with sub-zero temperatures and never-ending snow. One bitterly cold day, as I shoveled …
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Topic:Just a Touch Bible in a Year: Jeremiah 3–5 1 Timothy 4 Then he placed his right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.” Revelation 1:17 It was just a touch, but it made all the difference to Colin. As his small team was preparing to do charitable work in a …
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Topic:This Is Me Bible in a Year: Jeremiah 1–2 1 Timothy 3 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. James 3:10 The powerful song “This Is Me” is an unforgettable show tune featured in The Greatest Showman, the smash movie musical loosely based on the life of P. T. Barnum …
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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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Topic:Servant’s Heart Bible in a Year : Psalms 113–115; 1 Corinthians 6 Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all. Mark 9:35 Cook. Event Planner. Nutritionist. Nurse. These are just some of the responsibilities regularly performed by modern moms. In 2016, research estimated that moms likely worked between fifty-nine and ninety-six hours …
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Topic:Our New Home Bible in a Year : Psalms 103–104; 1 Corinthians 2 No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city. Revelation 22:3 As the first immigrant to the US to pass through Ellis Island in 1892, Annie Moore must have felt incredible excitement at the thought of …
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Topic:The Illusion of Control Bible in a Year : Psalms 89–90; Romans 14 You do not even know what will happen tomorrow. James 4:14 Ellen Langer’s 1975 study titled The Illusion of Control examined the level of influence we exert over life’s events. She found that we overestimate our degree of control in most situations. The study also demonstrated how …
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Topic:Jesus in Disguise Bible in a Year : Psalms 87–88; Romans 13 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done. Proverbs 19:17 My son Geoff recently participated in a “homeless simulation.” He spent three days and two nights living on the streets of his city, sleeping outside in …
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