Facing Goliath

Day 20 “I will say unto the Lord, O my hope, and my fortress: he is my God, in Him will I trust.” – Psalms 91:2 In the story of Goliath, Israel was in a need of a champion. As a nation, their hope for a champion rested in King Saul,

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God As My Gardener

Day 19 “I Am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me [cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing.” – John 15:5 Additional reading: John 15:1-4, 5-7 Let’s talk about how the...

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Trust God To Always Be There

Day 18 “A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you, no disaster will come near your tent..” – Psalms 91:7 & 10 Additional Reading: Hebrews 13:5, Psalms 91 (BibleGateway), Daniel 3 (BibleGateway) This world is not perfect. One...

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Look Up

Day 17 “Think about Jesus.  He held on patiently while sinful men were doing evil things against Him.  Look at Jesus’ example so that you will not get tired and stop trying.” – Hebrews 12:3 Additional reading: Isaiah 40:28-31 Satan tries to work tiredness into our lives through all of...

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How Are You Building?

Day 16 “ I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to Me, listens to My teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands...

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Be a Witness

Day 15 “Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to...

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What’s in Your Name?

Day 14 “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.” – Proverbs 22:1 When a friend, teacher, employer or coach is asked to describe who you are, what character traits do you think are associated with your name? How...

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Love is the Power Charge

Day 13 “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” – John 15:12-13 Love. It is the first and foremost command Jesus gave us, yet all too many Christians neglect...

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Mad Love (Part 2)

Day 12 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” – Deuteronomy 6:5, Matthew 22:37, Luke 10:27, Mark 12:30 Jesus emphasized loving God as the most important commandment in the Bible. That’s what God wants from us more than...

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Mad Love (Part 1)

Day 11 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” – Deuteronomy 6:5, Matthew 22:37, Luke 10:27, Mark 12:30 It’s not very common for people to read the Word as if it were a romance novel, but if you...

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