Topic:Prompted to Pray Bible in a Year: Genesis 1–3 Matthew 1 I constantly remember you in my prayers. 2 Timothy 1:3 “Several years ago I was prompted to pray for you often, and I wonder why.” That text message from an old friend came with a photo of a note …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Topic:Who Am I? Bible in a Year: Isaiah 7–8 Ephesians 2 “I am who I am.” Exodus 3:14 Dave enjoyed his job, but for a long time he’d sensed a pull toward something else. Now he was about to fulfill his dream and step into mission work. But strangely, he …
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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 …
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Topic:Surprised by Wisdom Bible in a Year : Psalm 119:1–88; 1 Corinthians 7:20–40 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! Romans 11:33 “It seems like the older I get, the wiser you become. Sometimes when I talk to my son I even hear your …
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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 …
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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 …
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Topic:“Though” Bible in a Year : Psalms 81–83; Romans 11:19–36 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18 In 2017, the opportunity to help people in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in the US prompted a group of us to travel …
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