The human condition is to perpetually hunger. We hunger for food, for success, for love. And ultimately, for God. Our hunger humbles us to recognize our need to be filled. But when we try to fill our own needs instead of trusting God to do so, we end up empty. Bible Reading: Psalms 81-83
The mystery that the glory of God can shine through ordinary sinful man is miraculous. God's glory is the difference between ordinary vessels and extraordinary ones. Bible Reading: Ezekiel 43-48 Scripture Verse of the Day: Ezekiel 43:2
The story of mankind is a continuous cycle of our failure and God's rescue. But no matter how far we fall, we are never beyond His reach. Bible Reading: 2 Kings 11-15 Scripture Verse of the Day: 2 Kings 13:5
Those who truly know God don't take His name in vain. Bible Reading: Leviticus 21-24 Scripture Verse of the Day: Leviticus 22:32-33
Needing to be rescued is a humbling position. But admitting our need gets us freed. And sometimes those who need to be rescued the most see their need the least. Bible Reading: Colossians 1-2 Scripture Verse of the Day: Colossians 1:13-14
Being born for this world is not enough to secure eternal salvation. The one who gave us life on this earth wants to give us life for all eternity. Bible Reading: John 1-2 Scripture Verse of the Day: John 1:12-13
Being a wise guy is not necessarily being wise. True wisdom is not found apart from the fear of God. Bible Reading: Proverbs 9-10 Scripture Verse of the Day: Proverbs 9-10
Calling on someone to help us in our time of need can comfort us and save us. But calling on the name of God saves us and changes us. Bible Reading: Psalm 77-80 Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 80:19
Some things have to die before they can really live. Death is the saddest reality of living in a fallen, cursed world. But just as a dead seed brings life again once it is planted in the ground, those who are in Christ will live forever. Bible Reading: Ezekiel 37-42 Scripture Verse of the Day: Ezekiel 37:3
Sometimes the struggles in this life make it hard for us to see the spiritual reality of God's presence in our lives. Don't be deceived. God is so much greater than any box we put Him in. Bible Reading: 2 Kings 6-10 Scripture Verse of the Day: 2 Kings 6:16
It can be confusing to know which way is right unless our plumb line is the word of God. No matter how many times a culture changes its standards, God's standards remain the same. Bible Reading: Leviticus 17-20 Scripture Verse of the Day: Lev. 18:22
Being gentle with others cares demonstrates care for their souls. Bible Reading: Phil. 3-4 Scripture Verse of the Day: Philippians 4:5
We are set up to fail by this culture that encourages us to pursue a perfect life here on earth. Just as Christ suffered, so will we. But those who suffer for Christ will have an eternal reward that is vastly superior to any reward here on this earth. Bible Reading: Luke 23-24 Scripture Verse of the Day: Luke 23:31
When we feel dragged down by the world, getting into God's word heals our wayward hearts. Bible Reading: Proverbs 7-8 Scripture Verse of the Day: Proverbs 7:1-2
We want judgment for those who have harmed us or others we care about yet want grace for our own sins. When it seems like people get away with sin, we remember that we did, too. Bible Reading: Psalms 74-76 Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 76:8-9
When we feel broken and hard-hearted, hard hearts don't have to stay that way. Renewal is a prayer away. Bible Reading: Ezekiel 31-36 Scripture Verse of the Day: Ezekiel 36:26
When tragedy strikes, we can still have peace. All does not have to be well with us for it to be well with our soul. The goodness of God makes our souls well when life is hard. Bible Reading: 2 Kings 1-5 Scripture Verse of the Day: 2 Kings 4:26
Sins are costly and need to be covered. Making excuses for sins or trying to be our own god will not pay our sin debt. Only One can. Bible Reading: Leviticus 13-16 Scripture Verse of the Day: Leviticus 16:16
Knowledge is key to the sincerity of our walk with God. When we know God and His ways, we have purpose and goals as to how we are to live. Bible Reading: Philippians 1-2 Scripture Verse of the Day: Philippians 1:9-10
One of the keys to this Christian life is to be on guard, to be aware of the fight that we are in. Being in neutral is not being still, but declining in our faith. Bible Reading: Luke 21-22 Scripture Verse of the Day: Luke 21:34
Our worth is shown by our actions and revealed by our character. Our worth is in Christ alone. Bible Reading: Proverbs 6 Scripture Verse of the Day: Proverbs 6:12-14
Shame has a way of defining us. We feel we cannot escape its reach. But those who are in Christ overcome shame when they bear and walk in Christ's identity instead of their own. Bible Reading: Psalm 71-73 Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 71:1
God has revealed Himself to His creation. Through sacrifice and selfless love, to make Himself known to His people. But God is also coming again, and the revelation of that day will not be as a sacrificial Lamb, but as Judge and LORD. Are you ready? Bible Reading: Ezekiel 25-30 Scripture Verse of the Day: Ezekiel 30:19
Passionate prayers affect the heart of God. What have you not asked God for because of doubt? Ask, anyway, and ask like you know God hears you. Then watch and see how God moves—both in your heart and through your prayers. Bible Reading: 1 Kings 16-22 Scripture Verse of the Day: 1 Kings 18:37
God sets the standard for His people and for how He will be served. But man in his pride likes to do things his own way. Frank Sinatra's song, "I Did it My Way" is such an example of the heart of man. But doing things our way cannot please a holy God. Bible Reading: Leviticus 9-12 Scripture Verse of the Day: Leviticus 10:3(b)
Renewing the flesh is impossible. Try as we might, all flesh is fading away. But nothing is impossible in and through the Spirit. What is corrupt is made incorruptible by the grace of God! Bible Reading: Ephesians 4-6 Scripture Verse of the Day: Ephesians 4:23-24
Do you feel lost? Wonder if you will ever find your way? The good news is that God is not waiting for us to get our act together in order to be accepted by Him. All who are lost can be found. Bible Reading: Luke 18-20 Scripture Verse of the Day: Luke 19:10
Parents are wise to watch not just the actions, but the attitudes of the heart, as well. Before actions are done, they start in our mind and heart. Bible Reading: Proverbs 4-5 Scripture Verse of the Day: Proverbs 4:26
You don't have to be alone to be lonely. It's been said that you can be in a crowded room and still feel isolated and lonely. But Jesus chose to come in lowliness to heal our loneliness. Bible Reading: Psalms 68-70 Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 68:6
The heart of man is to buck the system and do things our own way. But when we understand God's heart we are less apt to depart from Him. Bible Reading: Ezekiel 19-24 Scripture Verse of the Day: Ezekiel 20:12
