Bible Reading Plan
Keep Your Focus January 22-26
Every day we are given an opportunity to live distracted or devoted to the cause of Christ. We keep our focus on getting the message of Jesus to the ends of the earth and letting that commitment put everything else in perspective. Jesus never lost focus on His mission, and His mission has never been…
Read MoreRemove the Obstacles January 15-19
Led by the Spirit to a man interested in God, Philip identified and removed the obstacles standing between the eunuch and faith and used his limited resources—his presence, his hope in Jesus, and his unique surroundings. If you want to wreck roofs for God, it starts with obedience, doing what He says to do. It…
Read MoreWatch for Opportunities January 8-12
The book of Acts shows us that after Pentecost, the first church took off. They began to speak boldly, proclaiming the Good News without fear. They looked for kingdom opportunities to share the love of Christ no matter the consequences. Our hope is that the example of these early Christians are a lens through which…
Read MoreThe Roof Gets Wrecked January 1-5
A paralyzed man who could potentially be healed is carried by a few persistent friends to a packed house where Jesus is teaching. They did not see how they could get him to Jesus. Full of desperation, working together, and with love for the paralyzed man, these friends break through the roof of the home…
Read MoreIn Our Hopes and Dreams December 25-29
Almost every person lives with hopes and dreams. We hope for something that will bring more joy and peace to our lives. However, we often find ourselves putting our hope in the wrong things, like relationships, romance, and revenue as we dream of better days and a successful life for ourselves and for those we…
Read MoreIn Ministry December 18-22
When we decide to follow Jesus, He empowers us for a life of service. The more we become like Jesus, the more we will serve others. We do not serve on our own, but are empowered to serve in fruitful ways in the Holy Spirit, the same Spirit that was with Jesus. Jesus reminded His…
Read MoreIn the Wilderness December 11-15
The wilderness is different from the valley. A “wilderness experience” is often a time of intensified temptation and spiritual attack. It can involve a spiritual, financial, or emotional drought. This experience is not necessarily a sign that a believer is sinning, but rather a time of God-ordained testing. While the wilderness can be lonely, it…
Read MoreOur Hearts, His Home December 4-8
One of the most delightful concepts in human experience is the idea of “home”, and it is especially true during the holidays. The word “home” suggests concepts of rest, security, and the presence of those we love the most. Scripture speaks of home numerous times, affirming its importance and our longing for home. In his…
Read MoreIn the Valley November 27—December 1
We need to become more aware of God’s presence in all situations—in both life’s hills and valleys. Hills represent the good times when we feel like celebrating and are grateful for God’s blessings. Valleys represent the bad times when we feel troubled, such as relationship conflicts, health crises, failures, financial problems, and grief. Like hills,…
Read MoreLast Words November 20-24
When Peter wrote his second letter to the early church from a prison near the Roman Forum, he knew that Nero was going to have him executed. Knowing these would be his final words to the church, Peter packed the letter full of passionate words of encouragement and of warning. He encouraged them to remember…
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