SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013 If I decided how my day were to go, I would never write in “crisis.” I would never write, “Get sick” here or “Have my tire go flat” there, or “Have this unexpected disaster take place.”…
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013 “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” –Matthew 10:28 The word “hell” is one…
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2013 The word disciple means “learner.” A disciple is a pupil, one who comes to be taught. But a disciple is not a passively interested listener. The idea of a disciple is that of someone who listens to one…
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013 So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. –1 Corinthians 3:7 The parable of the sower is an illustration Jesus used that shows different reactions to…
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013 Then he invited them in and lodged them. On the next day Peter went away with them, and some brethren from Joppa accompanied him. –Acts 10:23 Sometimes when we share the gospel, people don’t want to…
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2013 I say to God my Rock, “Why have you forgotten me? Why do I go about mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?” –Psalm 42:9 I don’t think it is ever a bad thing to…
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2013 And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may…
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2013 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. –James 1:2–3 When we…
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2013 That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. –2 Corinthians 12:10 Sometimes as believers…
