Day 11

“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.”

– Colossians 3:5

Additional reading: Galatians 5:16-17

This is not a subject most people like to talk about. I know that dozens of thoughts run through the heads of young people as perverse imagery is paraded before your eyes through TV and at school. Continue reading →

Day 10

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

– Galatians 6:9

Additional reading: John 15:5-8,9-11

Consistency is defined as the achievement of a level of performance that does not vary greatly in quality over time. Continue reading →

Day 09

“Jonathan said to David, ‘Whatever you want me to do, I’ll do for you.’”

– 1 Samuel 20:4

Additional reading: Romans 12:1-4,5-8,9-13 1 Corinthians 12:12-15,16-19,20-23,24-27 Ephesians 4:7-10,11-13,14-16

With every hero, there stands a great sidekick. Batman had Robin, Han Solo had Chewbacca, and Frodo had Sam. Continue reading →

Day 08

“But My servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed Me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it.”

  – Numbers 14:24

Additional reading: Joshua 14:6-9,10-12
Numbers 13 (Bible Gateway)

Even some of the greatest heroes need help. Whether they’re protecting Gotham City, taking on The Empire, or destroying the one ring, heroes sometimes need a sidekick. Continue reading →

Day 07

“ . . . whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other toward him also [simply ignore insignificant insults or trivial losses and do not bother to retaliate—maintain your dignity, your self-respect, your poise].”

– Matthew 5:39

The concept of ‘arguing’ and ‘insult slinging’ is nothing new (I have an older brother… trust me I know). Continue reading →

Day 06

“Go in through the narrow gate. The gate to destruction is wide, and the road that leads there is easy to follow. A lot of people go through that gate. But the gate to life is very narrow. The road that leads there is so hard to follow that only a few people find it.”

– Matthew 7:13-14

Each day we are faced with two gates, two choices, and two outcomes. It’s up to us to find the narrow gate Continue reading →

Day 05

“The love of God controls, urges, impels and constrains us.”

– 2 Corinthians 5:14

Visiting Pastor Bill Wilson from Metro Ministries once asked, “What’s your reflex?” when you are faced with a need from another person, or when opposition from someone else is coming against you. Continue reading →

Day 04

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

– Matthew 5:14-16

Additional reading: Philippians 2:14-16

What exactly does it mean to be a light in our present day darkness? Continue reading →

Day 03

Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope, because of the Lord’s great Love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail, they are new every morning; great is Your  faithfulness.”

– Lamentations 3:21-23

Additional reading: Psalm 103:1-4,5-7

God is faithful and full of compassion; He never runs out of it, but for it to do you any good Continue reading →

Day 02

“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers [do not make mismated alliances with them or come under a different yoke with them, inconsistent with your faith].”

– 2 Corinthians 6:14

Additional reading: 1 Corinthians 15:33Proverbs 12:26,13:20,27:17

Most Christians think of this verse in terms of choosing a boyfriend or a girlfriend, but this verse is meant to be applied to all of our relationships. Continue reading →