TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.—Titus 3:5 In the 1600s, author Matthew Mead published…
These people draw near with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but have removed their hearts far from Me, and their fear toward Me is taught by the commandment of men. — Isaiah 29:13 You may have heard the old…
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2013 Last weekend we looked at Jesus in Gethsemane. Today we look at Jesus on the cross. On the cross, Jesus gave seven statements—each one significant and necessary. One of the most arresting is “My God, My…
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2013 And I have faced danger from men who claim to be believers but are not. —2 Corinthians 11:26 I once went to a children’s ministry event at our church dressed up as Noah. No one knew…
Couples very often have money wars with each other. They argue about money and debt. They blame each other for overspending, for not making enough money, and for not saving. Often couples are unable and unwilling to cut each other…
We need to learn to live within our means and at the same time meet our needs. When we try to keep up with the Joneses, we are striving to have what they have. We don’t stop and think about…
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come. —Hebrews 13:14 Think back on the best moments of your life so far—those times with your loved ones…
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. —Philippians 1:6 I am an “artist”—kind of. Actually, I am an…
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2013 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? — Romans 8:31 We tend to think that when we are in the will of God, the doors should fly…
