January 15: “How Much Should I Love the Lord?”
People typically love their parents and children a lot. Yet, Jesus tells us that we must love Him more than those special people. What does obedience look like?
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November 10: “Working for the Benefit of Your Descendants”
Are you enjoying your God? I sure hope so. But here’s another question: Are you doing the things that would enable your descendants to also enjoy Him? I sure hope so.
Read MoreMay 3: “Parents, God, and Your Safety”
8 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Numbers 10 Psalms 46-47 Song of Solomon 8 Hebrews 8 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1 (CSB) Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): Most people are familiar with the Ten Commandments. Yet, […]
Read MoreJanuary 29: “Parents, Be a Source of Blessing to Your Children”
5 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Genesis 30 Mark 1 Esther 6 Romans 1 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “But Laban said to him, ‘If I have found favor with you, stay. I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you.’ … So Jacob said to him, ‘You know […]
Read MoreJanuary 26: “The Power of a Parent’s Blessing”
5 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Genesis 27 Matthew 26 Esther 3 Acts 26 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “When Esau heard his father’s words, he cried out with a loud and bitter cry and said to his father, ‘Bless me too, my father!’” Genesis 27:34 CSB Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): There was […]
Read MoreJanuary 25: “The Influence of a Parent”
5 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Genesis 26 Matthew 25 Esther 2 Acts 25 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “When the men of the place asked about his wife, he said, ‘She is my sister,’ for he was afraid to say ‘my wife,’ thinking, ‘The men of the place will kill me on account […]
Read MoreDecember 8: “A Parent’s Joy”
3 Minute Read + Scripture readings TODAY’S BIBLE READING: Hosea 10:1–14:9 Jude 1:1-25 Psalm 127:1-5 Proverbs 29:15-17 TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Proverbs 29:17 (CSB): “Discipline your child, and it will bring you peace of mind and give you delight.” REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): The word “discipline” used in our Verse for Today speaks of everything […]
Read MoreMarch 3: “God, Our Protector”
6 Minute Read TODAY’S BIBLE READING: Leviticus 27:14—Numbers 1:54 Mark 11:1-25 Psalm 46:1-11 Proverbs 10:23 TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Psalm 46:1 (CSB): “God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble.” REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Most people are familiar with the Ten Commandments. Yet, many people are not […]
Read MoreJanuary 24: “Be a Family with No Regrets”
6 Minute Read TODAY’S BIBLE READING: Genesis 48:1–49:33 Matthew 15:29–16:12 Psalm 20:1-9 Proverbs 4:20-27 TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Genesis 49:33 (CSB) “When Jacob had finished giving charges to his sons, he drew his feet into the bed, took his last breath, and was gathered to his people.” REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Wouldn’t it be nice […]
Read MoreA Tough Day
My dad’s mental health continues to decline. He has recently been placed in a long term care facility south of Cincinnati. But at the rate that his mind and memory is declining, he might not be there for very long. (I plan to visit him next week.) Today, my Uncle Wilbert and Aunt Kathy were […]
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