11.17.20: Calming the Storm
Tuesday Scripture: Psalm 107 Calming the Storm ——————- Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story— Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. They saw the works of the Lord, his wonderful deeds […]
11.16.20: I’m the Only One
Monday Scripture: 1 Kings 19 I’m the Only One —————– And the word of the Lord came to him: “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He replied, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the […]
10.27.20: I Got the Blues
Tuesday Scripture: Psalm 102 I Got the Blues ————— My days vanish like smoke; my bones burn like glowing embers. My heart is blighted and withered like grass; I forget to eat my food. In my distress I groan aloud and am reduced to skin and bones. I am like a desert owl, like an […]
10.26.20: Study War No More
Monday Scripture: Isaiah 2 Study War No More ——————- Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.” The law will go out from Zion, […]
11.13.20: Believing is Seeing
Friday Scripture: Acts 9 Believing is Seeing ——————- 10 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Yes, Lord,” he answered. 11 The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he […]
11.12.20: Celebrate with God’s People
Thursday Scripture: Psalm 106 Celebrate with God’s People ———————– Hallelujah! Thank God! And why? Because he’s good, because his love lasts. But who on earth can do it— tell all of God’s mighty acts, broadcast all his praises? You’re one happy man when you do what’s right, one happy woman when you form the habit […]
11.11.20: Veterans Day
Wednesday Scripture: 2 Kings 6 Veterans Day ————- When Elisha’s servant got up early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded them. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked. “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with […]
11.10.20: Fools Gotta Hate
Tuesday Scripture: Titus 3 Fools Gotta Hate —————– Remind people to submit to rulers and authorities, to obey them, and to be ready to do good in every way. Tell them not to speak evil of anyone, but to be peaceful and friendly, and always to show a gentle attitude toward everyone. For we ourselves […]
11.9.20: Tell What God has Done
Monday Scripture: Psalm 105 Tell What God has Done ———————— Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. […]
11.6.20: Raising Up and Putting Down
Friday Scripture: Daniel 2 Raising Up and Putting Down —————————– Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; […]
11.5.20: Love, Honor, Respect
Thursday Scripture: 1 Peter 2 Love, Honor, Respect ——————— Obey human authority for the Lord’s sake—whether it is the emperor, as the supreme ruler, or the governors whom he has appointed to punish evil-doers and reward those who do good service. It is the will of God that you may thus silence the ill-informed criticisms […]
11.4.20: Robed in Light
Wednesday Scripture: Psalm 104 Robed in Light —————— Creator and Creation have brought forth a GLORIOUS new day! Time out from the steady drip of endless headlines to remind us: life goes on, and God is still doing a pretty good job! ——————- O my soul, bless God! God, my God, how great you are! […]
11.3.20: Casting Your Lot
Tuesday Scripture: Proverbs 16 Casting Your Lot —————– The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the Lord —————– You cast your vote, but God makes the decision. Pray. Vote. Trust God.
10.23.20: Sicarii
Friday Scripture: John 12 Sicarii —————— Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, […]
11.2.20: Sheepish Wolves (A Devotion to Prepare for Election Day)
Monday Scripture: Matthew 7 Sheepish Wolves (A Devotion to Prepare for Election Day) —————- Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. —————- The southern lexicon has lots of great words you don’t hear anywhere else. One of […]
10.30.20: Renewed Like the Eagle
Friday Scripture: Psalm 103 Renewed Like the Eagle ———————— Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love […]
10.29.20: Can these bones live?
Thursday Scripture: Ezekiel 37 Can these bones live? ———————- God grabbed me. God’s Spirit took me up and set me down in the middle of an open plain strewn with bones. He led me around and among them—a lot of bones! There were bones all over the plain—dry bones, bleached by the sun. He said […]
10.28.20: Above All..
Wednesday Scripture: 1 Peter 4 Above All.. ———– Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. ———– Yep. That says it all.
10.22.20: Make some noise!
Thursday Scripture: Psalm 100 Make some noise! ——————– Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep […]
10.19.20: Ultimate Air Space
Daily Scripture: Psalm 99 Ultimate Air Space ——————- The Lord reigns, let the nations tremble; he sits enthroned above the angels, let the earth shake. Great is the Lord in Zion; he is lifted up high over all the nations. Let them praise your great and awesome name— he is holy. ——————- God’s power is […]
10.16.20: Enjoy Your Life
Friday Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3 Enjoy Your Life ————— Humanity and animals come to the same end— people die, animals die. We all breathe the same air. So there’s really no advantage in being human. Our high opinion of ourselves is nothing more than vanity. We all end up in the same place— we came from […]
10.15.20: Over, Under, and Through
Thursday Scripture: John 4 Over, Under, and Through ————————– When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can […]
10.14.20: Past–Present–Future
Wednesday Scripture: Psalm 98 Past–Present–Future ———————– Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful things. His right hand has won a mighty victory; his holy arm has shown his saving power! The Lord has announced his victory and has revealed his righteousness to every nation! ———————– The ancient Rabbis said Psalm […]
10.13.20: The Hand Writing on the Wall
Tuesday Scripture: Daniel 5 The Hand Writing on the Wall —————————— So they brought in the gold goblets that had been taken from the temple of God in Jerusalem, and the king and his nobles, his wives and his concubines drank from them. As they drank the wine, they praised the gods of gold and […]