JUDGES 6:11–16 Gideon was a regular person. Judges’ account of his life is motivational. He was a farmer, yet he was also timid. Gideon’s initial response to God calling him to save Israel from the Midianites was to highlight the frailty of his tribe, Manasseh, and the fact that he was the least among his … [Read more…]
2 CHRONICLES 17:1-11 “Wealth scares me!” declared a successful Christian businessman. “I have learned a lesson from Solomon’s verdict on the abundance of wealth. “It is all meaningless.” He was determined not to let his wealth interfere with his devotion to God. Rather, he desired to use his resources to serve God and assist the poor. God … [Read more…]
PSALM 139:17-24 I had to visit the doctor again for my yearly checkup. Even though I was in good health, I was aware of the value of routine checkups since they can reveal hidden issues that, if ignored, could develop into significant health problems. Evidently, spiritually, the psalmist felt that way. He asked God to look … [Read more…]
PSALM 91:1-8 About 140 houses on two streets joined by a cemetery were served by a lad who delivered newspapers. He had to leave at three in the morning to walk through that graveyard in the dark since he delivered the morning newspaper. He would occasionally become so terrified that he would actually start to … [Read more…]
JUDGES 2:11-22 My teacher required that I hold my pencil a certain way when I was learning to write. I held it in the manner she requested as she observed me. But when she turned away, I stubbornly flipped the pencil back to the position that felt more comfortable to me. I believed I had won … [Read more…]
JOHN 3:7; JOHN 4:7-15,28-30 A premier choir, the St. Olaf Choir was established in 1912 and is based in Northfield, Minnesota. What takes place in rehearsals for the choir is one intriguing aspect. Members raise their hands when they make a mistake. They draw attention to the error rather than trying to cover it up! This increases … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 6:13-20 Estella Pyfrom purchased a bus, furnished it with computers and desks, and began driving “Brilliant Bus” around to give at-risk children a place to do their schoolwork and learn technology after she retired from teaching. Children who may otherwise be persuaded to give up on their hope for a better tomorrow were given … [Read more…]
PSALM 121 Walking on flat surfaces has some health benefits, but if we choose a route that comprises hills or steep inclines, our results will be even better. Strength, stamina, and general health are improved more quickly for people who walk hills. The Israelites sang the “Songs of Ascents” (Ps. 120–134) as they walked the road … [Read more…]
PROVERBS 10:18–21; 12:17–19 Which human muscle has the most strength? Some claim that the tongue is the strongest muscle; however, since muscles do not function in isolation, it is difficult to say for sure. But we are aware of the power of the tongue. It can cause a lot of harm. This dynamic, tiny muscle that aids … [Read more…]
2 TIMOTHY 3:10-17 Jane reads a great deal. She is engrossed in a book while others are watching television or playing video games. Her zeal is mostly the result of her early years. Her family frequently went to see an uncle who had a bookshop. Uncle Fred would read to her while she sat on his lap, … [Read more…]
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