What Makes a Christian?
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…
Money Wars
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…
Keep up with the Joneses
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…
Finally in Focus
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…
His Work, His Timing
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…
Standing By
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…
Why Jesus Had to Die, Part 2
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2013 Hebrews 12:3 (NKJV) says, “For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.” Consider means to “think over, ponder, or compare.” So let’s consider what…
A Heavenly View
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2013 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for…
A Need-to-Know Basis
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013 The next morning a group of Jews got together and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. -Acts 23:12 There was something Paul didn’t know as he sat…
