Why the Cross?
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2014 The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.—1 Corinthians 1:18 A true story was reported about a couple visiting…
Promises . . . with a Prerequisite
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.—Psalm 91:1 Without question, Psalm 91 is a real gem among the psalms. Next to Psalm 23, it…
God with Skin On
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014 The Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.—John 1:14 I heard…
Chasing Sardines
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014 Jesus replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, ll your soul, and all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: “Love your neighbor as…
Priorities
MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2014 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.—Matthew 6:33 A man was out driving in the country during a heavy rainstorm when he came across…
The Prescription for Happy Living
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2014 “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: “You shall love…
Crowded Out
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2014 The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never…
The Sovereignty of God
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014 Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.—Psalm 119:91 Luke’s gospel tells the story of ten men with leprosy who were in need of a touch from Jesus. Leprosy was incurable. They asked…
Eternally Good
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22,2014 When they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia.— Acts 16:6 God is wiser than I am, and what is immediately good actually…
