ACTS 9:13-18: “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard from many people about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem. And he has authority here from the chief priests to arrest all who call on … Continue reading →

PSLAM 47:5-8: “God ascends among shouts of joy, the Lord, with the sound of trumpets. Sing praise to God, sing praise; sing praise to our King, sing praise! Sing a song of wisdom, for God is King of the whole … Continue reading →

I SAMUEL 23:1-5: “It was reported to David: “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and raiding the threshing floors.” So David inquired of the Lord: “Should I launch an attack against these Philistines?” The Lord answered David, “Launch an … Continue reading →

PSALM 42:6-8: “I am deeply depressed; therefore I remember you from the land of Jordan and the peaks of Hermon, from Mount Mizar. Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your breakers and your billows have … Continue reading →

ACTS 3:13-16: “The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our ancestors, has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and denied before Pilate, though he had decided to release him. You denied the Holy and Righteous … Continue reading →

JOHN 19:25-27: “Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved standing there, he said to his mother, “Woman, … Continue reading →

PSALMS 32:1-2: “How joyful is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered! How joyful is a person whom the Lord does not charge with iniquity and in whose spirit is no deceit!” CSB OBSERVATION: Am I walking … Continue reading →

JUDGES 21:25: “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did whatever seemed right to him.” CSB OBSERVATION: Is it possible to live without a king? This may seem like a strange question for an American to contemplate. … Continue reading →

PSALM 23:3: “He renews my life; he leads me along the right paths for his name’s sake.” CSB OBSERVATION: God is invested in me! What a wonderful truth and comfort as I face each day. He is my Good Shepherd. … Continue reading →

JOHN 11:38-44: “Then Jesus, deeply moved again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it. “Remove the stone,” Jesus said. Martha, the dead man’s sister, told him, “Lord, there is already a stench … Continue reading →

PSALM 20:4: “May he give you what your heart desires and fulfill your whole purpose.” CSB OBSERVATION: What is my purpose in life? What is my heart’s desire? As I look over my life I see that the answer to … Continue reading →

JOHN 8:31-36: “Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you continue in my word, you really are my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” “We are descendants of Abraham,” … Continue reading →

JOHN 4:15: “Sir,” the woman said to him, “give me this water so that I won’t get thirsty and come here to draw water.” CSB OBSERVATION: What do I really need in life? Do I need a good job? Do … Continue reading →

JOHN 3:16: “For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” CSB OBSERVATION: If God is a God of love, … Continue reading →

JOHN 1:1-3: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. All things were created through him, and apart from him not one thing was … Continue reading →

JOSHUA 5:13-15: “When Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua approached him and asked, “Are you for us or for our enemies?” “Neither,” … Continue reading →

JOSHUA 1:7-9: “Above all, be strong and very courageous to observe carefully the whole instruction my servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or the left, so that you will have success wherever you go. … Continue reading →

DEUTERONOMY 27:11-16: “On that day Moses commanded the people, “When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes will stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. And these tribes will stand on Mount … Continue reading →

DEUTERONOMY 22:9-12: “Do not plant your vineyard with two types of seed; otherwise, the entire harvest, both the crop you plant and the produce of the vineyard, will be defiled. Do not plow with an ox and a donkey together. … Continue reading →

LUKE 14:25-27: “Now great crowds were traveling with him. So he turned and said to them: “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters — yes, and even his own … Continue reading →