Day 304 – Matthew 19, Mark 10
Talking Points Contrary to popular rhetoric, Jesus spoke clearly about God's plan for the home. In plain words, He revealed the foundation of the home is a marriage, enjoyed by…
Day 303 – Luke 18
Talking Points Jesus encouraged His followers to be consistent, even dogged, in their prayer life. His example is a call "not to lose heart" (Luke 18:1). This is one great…
Day 267 – Esther 6-10
Talking Points It's almost comical to read about Haman's plan being turned upside down. Can't you imagine his bitter disgust as he leads Mordecai on parade through the streets!In an…
Day 215 – 2 Chronicles 32-33
Talking Points God is consistent in revealing His astounding greatness to His people. One of the reasons for His doing this is that they would be quick to trust Him.…
Day 214 – 2 Kings 20-21
Talking Points We find a retelling of King Hezekiah's mortal illness and miraculous, gracious healing and God's promise to deliver Judah from the Assyrians. As a sign, a shadow actually…
A Nation Divided — What are we to Do?
People naturally gravitate toward people who are like them. We cling to commonalities. Common experiences, like minds, similar tastes, familiar cultures, matching styles, reciprocal conversations. These things are unavoidable and…
Day 159 – Proverbs 16-18
Talking Points People are notorious for wearing masks or pretending to be something we aren't. God is not fooled. He tests the heart, even weighing our motives. I understand why…
Day 112 – Psalm 6, 8-10, 14, 16, 19, 21
Talking Points These are some of the Psalms of David -- some of lament, some of recognition of the ungodliness of the world, some of praise, all his prayers recorded.Psalm…
Day 103 – 1 Samuel 18-20, Psalms 11, 59
Talking Points As David's popularity grows, Saul becomes angry and suspicious of him. He places David in perilous situations hoping for his ruin. As Saul sees that God is with…
Day 73 – Deuteronomy 8-10
Talking Points These chapters seem to be focused on remembering and warning.Remember -- "...all the way which the LORD your God has led you..." (8:2). God was interested in knowing…