February 1: “Seven Things God Hates”

February 1, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

Have you ever wondered what would make the list if God wrote down the seven things He despised? Well, such a list exists.

January 30: “To Go Up, You Must Go Down”

January 30, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

The world tells us that leadership is for the benefit of the leader. Jesus tells us that leadership is for the benefit of those being led. It’s called “Servant Leadership” and we must embrace it.

January 12: “The Blessings of Acknowledging Our Sinfulness”

January 12, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

One of the ironies of the Christian life is that while we desire for others to see us as holy, the greatest blessings can come when we see ourselves as sinful.

December 13: “Broken and Beautiful”

December 13, 2020.Reading time 14 minutes.

Pride is so much more prevalent in us than we may realize. We need to pray for and work toward an attitude of brokenness before our Lord.

August 30: “The Power of Selfless Encouragement”

August 30, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

4 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 23 1 Corinthians 4Ezekiel 2Psalms 38 Today’s Bible Verse(s): 1 Samuel 23:16–17 (CSB): “Then Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and encouraged him in his faith in God, saying, ‘Don’t be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on […]

June 30: “Praying Against the Arrogant”

June 30, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

9 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Joshua 2Psalms 123-125Isaiah 62Matthew 10 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Psalm 123:3–4 (CSB): “Show us favor, Lord, show us favor, for we’ve had more than enough contempt. We’ve had more than enough scorn from the arrogant and contempt from the proud.” Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): There is no […]

September 20: “But God Told Me…”

September 20, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

5 Minute Read + Scripture readings TODAY’S BIBLE READING Isaiah 33:10–36:22 Galatians 5:13-26 Psalm 64:1-10 Proverbs 23:23 TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Isaiah 36:10 (CSB): “Have I attacked this land to destroy it without the Lord’s approval? The Lord said to me, ‘Attack this land and destroy it.’” REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): I acknowledge that the […]

August 11: “The Sin of Pride”

August 11, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

3 Minute Read + Scripture readings TODAY’S BIBLE READING: Nehemiah 1:1–3:14 1 Corinthians 7:1-24 Psalm 31:19-24 Proverbs 21:4 TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Proverbs 21:4 (CSB) “The lamp that guides the wicked – haughty eyes and an arrogant heart – is sin.” REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): If there is one sin that is the root of […]

July 30: “A Warning to Those Who Are Blessed”

July 30, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

3 Minute Read + Scripture readings TODAY’S BIBLE READING: 2 Chronicles 26:1–28:27 Romans 13:1-14 Psalm 23:1-6 Proverbs 20:11 TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): 2 Chronicles 26:16 (CSB) “But when he became strong, he grew arrogant, and it led to his own destruction…” REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): One of my very favorite passages in the Bible is […]

June 20: “The Lord’s Delight in the Humble”

June 20, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

3 Minute Read TODAY’S BIBLE READING: 1 Kings 22:1-53 Acts 13:16-41 Psalm 138:1-8 Proverbs 17:17-18 TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Psalm 138:6 (CSB): “Though the Lord is exalted, he takes note of the humble; but he knows the haughty from a distance.” REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): If we are honest, we would have to admit that […]