Then the Pharisees met together to plot how to trap Jesus into saying something for which he could be arrested. [Read more…]
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Morning Reading & Prayer: Sat, 21 Oct – Hebrews 11-13 ~ Faith, Focus, and Holy Living
Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation. [Read more…]
Morning Reading & Prayer: Fri, 20 Oct – Acts 7-8 ~ Persecution Spreads the Good News of the Gospel
A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the regions of Judea and Samaria. [Read more…]
Morning Reading & Prayer: Thu, 19 Oct – Habakkuk ~ I will wait patiently and rejoice
How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! “Violence is everywhere!” I cry, but you do not come to save. Must I forever see these evil deeds? Why must I watch all this misery? Wherever I look, I see destruction and violence. I am surrounded by people who love to argue and fight. The law has become paralyzed, and there is no justice in the courts. The wicked far outnumber the righteous, so that justice has become perverted. [Read more…]
Morning Reading & Prayer: Wed, 18 Oct – Proverbs 31 ~ more than just a pretty face
“Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.” [Read more…]
Morning Reading & Prayer: Tue, 17 Oct – 2 Chronicles 21-24 ~ the ruin of the house of David
But after Jehoiada’s death, the leaders of Judah came and bowed before King Joash and persuaded him to listen to their advice. They decided to abandon the Temple of the Lord, the God of their ancestors, and they worshiped Asherah poles and idols instead! Because of this sin, divine anger fell on Judah and Jerusalem. Yet the Lord sent prophets to bring them back to him. The prophets warned them, but still the people would not listen. [Read more…]
Morning Reading & Prayer: Mon, 16 Oct – Deuteronomy 1-3 ~ Do not be afraid… for the Lord your God will fight for you.
Look! He has placed the land in front of you. Go and occupy it as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, has promised you. Don’t be afraid! Don’t be discouraged! [Read more…]
19th Sunday after Pentecost: 15 Oct – Matthew 22:1-14 ~ go out and invite everyone you see
“The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his so When the banquet was ready, he sent his servants to notify those who were invited. But they all refused to come! [Read more…]
