Category: The WORD for the Day

Review2 weeks ago Bill shared on John 3:16-18. He talked about how God loved us and gave his son for us. We didn’t deserve it. We didn’t earn it. God loved us, even though we were rebels, sinners, disobedient. He sent Jesus to pay our sin debt and forgive our sins! Then, last week Bill […]

Bible Reading 2 Sam 16 Psalm 71 Devotional Thoughts How do you respond when you experience the affects of ungodliness? Your coworkers constantly swearing and talking crudely; yourself and others being mistreated by your boss; What is your first thought / response when you face these kinds of things? Do you view those interactions and […]

Bible Reading 2 Corinthians 8 Psalm 69 Devotional Thoughts How rich are you? Wealth is relative. Your apparent wealth or poverty is measured in comparison to those around you. I feel poor, if I have an old beater of a car, and my neighbor has a new car. I feel poor if my friends have […]

Bible Reading 1 Corinthians 1 Devotional ThoughtsDid you know that it was by God’s design that we would look like fools to the world? It’s almost comical what Paul says in 1 Cor 1:23. He says, “When we preach that Christ was crucified, the Jews are offended and the Gentiles say it’s all nonsense.” This […]

Bible Reading Romans 14 Psalm 32 Devotional ThoughtsDavid reminds himself that God’s plan IS always the best plan. God has committed to guide you along the best pathway for your life. Like the good shepherd in Psalm 23.. beside still waters, and in green pastures. Hannah Whital Smith describes this diea as God’s green pastures […]

23 August 2022Samuel’s Challenge to Saul Bible Reading 1 Samuel 12 Psalm 26 Psalm 27 Devotional ThoughtsRead 1 Samuel 12:14-15, 21, 25What was Samuel’s challenge to Saul, after appointing him king? Fear the Lord. Serve him and obey his voice If you will follow your God, it will go well with you Do not turn […]

Bible Reading Psalm 105 Isaiah 14:24-27 Isaiah 45:7 Devotional Thoughts Psalm 105 is one of my favorite Psalms because it gives a little glimpse behind the scenes of what God was doing. We read the account in Genesis of the life of Joseph and his brothers, the plight of the people of Israel, and all […]

Bible Reading Isaiah 44 Psalm 104 Devotional Thoughts How many shades of green are there? What would the scenery around us look like if everything was the same color? God created colors for one purpose, so we may see them, enjoy them, but ultimately praise him for giving them to us to enjoy. Psalm 104:14 […]

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 6-7 Psalm 89 Revelation 4 Devotional Thoughts Why does God have to command his people to love him? What would a marriage or a friendship be like if we were commanded to love the other person? Actually, in a marriage, we ARE commanded to love each other. And, we are also commanded […]

Instruments in the Redeemers Hand Chapter 7 – Building Relationships by Entering Their World Robin and I are reading Instruments in the Redeemers Hand with our daughter and son in-law. It has been a really good book, and we feel like it’s exactly what we need for our ministry among the new church planting missionaries. […]