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…
Never beyond His Reach
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace,…
His Loving Presence
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2013 “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up;…
