Spiritual Slumber
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2014 Then it happened, as they were parting from Him, that Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and…
Category Harvest
Like Sheep
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014 Once you were like sheep who wandered away. But now you have turned to your Shepherd, the Guardian of your souls.—1 Peter 2:25 On more than one occasion, the Bible compares Christians to sheep. I don’t…
Subtle Damage
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.—Proverbs 20:19 Among the many ways we can use our words to hurt others, three of them…
Unlikely Conversions
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2014 Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.—Hebrews 4:7 An attorney was trying to deliver an important paper to a man who was determined to avoid him. The man reasoned that the…
Strength in Troubled Times
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2014 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.— Matthew 24:35 Where will you turn in a time of crisis? When tragedy hits? When disaster strikes? Will it be your favorite magazine? The…
From His Perspective
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10,2014 Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”— Matthew 19:26 I heard the story of an elderly minister who liked to visit people in hospitals. He…
Dealing with Discouragement
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.—Psalm 42:11 It’s not unusual…
From Ordinary to Extraordinary
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2014 The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.—2 Chronicles 16:9 Before he became the great evangelist, D. L. Moody had a conversation that…
Contemplating the Cross
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2014 Thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.—1 Corinthians 15:57 I heard about a man who tried to start his own religion but soon found that it didn’t go…
