October 29: “The Relationship Between Love and Meditation”
If we aren’t regularly meditating on God’s Word, a huge red flare is demanding that we investigate our love relationship with the Lord. Love and meditation go hand-in-hand.
Read MoreAuthor: Matt Ellis
I have an incredible wife that God gave to me on May 10, 1997. Since then, the Lord has blessed us with three wonderful boys. I am also the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Polk City, Florida.
October 28: “The Pastor, the Man of God”
“Man of God” is a title that God gave to the Old Testament prophets and to New Testament pastors. The title makes it clear that both callings should be taken seriously. Pray for the men who wear that title.
Read MoreOctober 27: “That Great Gettin’ Up Morning!”
Whether it is the Old Testament or the New, the saints were looking for the day when they would get to be with the Lord forever. Today, let’s listen to what Daniel had to say about arriving in our Heavenly home.
Read MoreSpending Time with Sheriff Grady Judd
(In previous years, I frequently wrote articles about my family, interesting trips, and other things that would keep this website from getting too serious. Yet, especially during this past year, I have unintentionally limited my posts to my time in God’s Word. While that is so important, I want to keep my website personal. So, […]
Read MoreSermon: “God Is Looking for People of Strength and Courage” (Joshua 1:6-9)
No one could doubt that we are living in troubling times. As we look around us (and within us), there is so much anxiety and fear. Well, my friend, I wouldn’t want my children to live that way and God doesn’t want His children to live that way, either. So, what can we do about […]
Read MoreOctober 26: “Exercising in the Spiritual Gym”
5 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Kings 71 Timothy 4Daniel 11Psalms 119:25-48 Today’s Bible Verse(s): 1 Timothy 4:7–8 (CSB): “But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness. For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since […]
Read MoreOctober 25: “Bumping into Angels”
4 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Kings 61 Timothy 3Daniel 10Psalm 119:1-24 Today’s Bible Verse(s): 2 Kings 6:16 (CSB): “Elisha said, ‘Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.’” Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): Did you know that as you go through this day […]
Read MoreOctober 24: “Responding to Those Who Hate Us”
4 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Kings 51 Timothy 2Daniel 9Psalms 117-118 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Psalm 118:5–9 (CSB): “I called to the Lord in distress; the Lord answered me and put me in a spacious place. The Lord is for me; I will not be afraid. What can a mere mortal […]
Read MoreOctober 23: “From Chaos to Calm”
6 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Kings 41 Timothy 1Daniel 8Psalms 116 Today’s Bible Verse(s): 2 Kings 4:9–10 (CSB): “Then she said to her husband, ‘I know that the one who often passes by here is a holy man of God, so let’s make a small, walled-in upper room and put […]
Read MoreOctober 22: “The Difficulty of and Provision for Following Jesus”
5 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Kings 32 Thessalonians 3Daniel 7Psalms 114-115 Today’s Bible Verse(s): 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (CSB): “But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): As you strive to live out your faith, obeying the commands […]
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