December 1: “Jesus, Our Defense Attorney”

December 1, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

1 John 2:1 (NLT): “My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous.”

November 16: “The Hope of Warning the Wayward”

November 16, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Ezekiel 33:11 (NLT): “As surely as I live, says the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of wicked people. I only want them to turn from their wicked ways so they can live. Turn! Turn from your wickedness, O people of Israel! Why should you die?”

October 30: “God’s Got Some Good Things Headed Your Way”

October 30, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Lamentations 3:22-23 (NLT): “The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.”

October 19: “How to Grow in Godliness”

October 19, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

1 Timothy 4:7-8 (NLT): “Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. ‘Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.’”

October 16: “No One Is Too Far Gone”

October 16, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

1 Timothy 1:15-16 (NLT): “This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all. But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life.”

October 10: “Celebrate God’s Grace But Never Presume Upon It”

October 10, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Jeremiah 14:11-12 (NLT): “Then the Lord said to me, ‘Do not pray for these people anymore. When they fast, I will pay no attention. When they present their burnt offerings and grain offerings to me, I will not accept them. Instead, I will devour them with war, famine, and disease.’”

September 23: “We Are Saved and Live by Grace”

September 23, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Ephesians 2:8-10 (NLT): “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”

September 13: “Are You in the Faith?”

September 13, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

2 Corinthians 13:5 (NLT): “Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith.”

September 8: “A Gracious God and an Amazing Gift”

September 8, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Isaiah 1:18 (NLT): “‘Come now, let’s settle this,’ says the LORD. ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool.’”

June 27: “Our Wonderful God”

June 27, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

Psalm 145:8-9 (NLT): “The LORD is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. The LORD is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation.”