I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. [Read more…]
Samaritan’s Purse
Morning Reading: Thu, 11 Jan – Isaiah 7-13 ~ Messianic Hope
For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. [Read more…]
Morning Reading: Wed, 10 Jan – Job 3-4 ~ What I always feared and dreaded has come true.
“Why wasn’t I born dead? Why didn’t I die as I came from the womb? Why was I laid on my mother’s lap? Job’s Lament: Why did she nurse me at her breasts? Had I died at birth, I would now be at peace. [Read more…]
Morning Reading: Tue, 09 Jan – Joshua 6-10 ~ The Southern Conquest: complete destruction leaving no survivors
When the people heard the sound of the rams’ horns, they shouted as loud as they could. Suddenly, the walls of Jericho collapsed, and the Israelites charged straight into the town and captured it. They completely destroyed everything in it with their swords—men and women, young and old, cattle, sheep, goats, and donkeys. [Read more…]
Morning Reading: Mon, 08 Jan – Genesis 4-7 ~ from bad to worse
“Why are you so angry?” the Lord asked Cain. “Why do you look so dejected? You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” [Read more…]
Morning Reading: Sat, 06 Jan – Romans 1-2 ~ loved by God and called to be His own holy people
For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. [Read more…]
Morning Reading: Fri, 05 Jan – Matthew 1-2 ~ The Birth of Jesus the Messiah
Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.” [Read more…]
Morning Reading: Thu, 04 Jan – Isaiah 1-6 ~ “Though your sins are like scarlet….”
“Wash yourselves and be clean! Get your sins out of my sight. Give up your evil ways. Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. [Read more…”
