The Bible in a Year “When I saw among the spoils a goodly Babylonish garment, and two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, then I coveted them, and took them; and, behold, they are hid in the earth in the midst of my tent.” Joshua 7:21 As weContinue reading “The Four Steps That Lead the Heart Away”
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When God Says Move—and When God Says Rest
The Bible in a Year “At the commandment of the Lord they rested in the tents, and at the commandment of the Lord they journeyed; they kept the charge of the Lord, at the commandment of the Lord by the hand of Moses.” — Numbers 9:23 As we continue our journey through Scripture in thisContinue reading “When God Says Move—and When God Says Rest”
When Confession Meets Restoration
The Bible in a Year “They shall confess their sin which they have done; and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him against whom he hath trespassed.” — Numbers 5:7 As we journey through The Bible in a Year, weContinue reading “When Confession Meets Restoration”
Set Apart So That Life May Flourish
The Bible in a Year “Thus shall ye separate the children of Israel from their uncleanness; that they die not in their uncleanness, when they defile my tabernacle that is among them.” Leviticus 15:31 As we continue our year-long journey through Scripture, Leviticus confronts us with a theme that modern readers often resist: separation. AtContinue reading “Set Apart So That Life May Flourish”
Trust Before the Unknown
Each New Day As the Day Begins “Apply your heart to my knowledge … so that your trust may be in the Lord.” Proverbs 22:17, 19 Each morning greets us with both familiarity and uncertainty. We wake with plans already sketched in our minds, assumptions about how the hours will unfold, and a quiet confidenceContinue reading “Trust Before the Unknown”
Lifted Yet Near
A Day in the Life of Jesus There are moments in the Gospels when the story feels as though it should end, and yet it does not. The Ascension of Jesus is one of those moments. Luke tells us that after the resurrection, Jesus led His disciples out toward Bethany, lifted His hands, and blessedContinue reading “Lifted Yet Near”
When Silence Speaks Faith
A Day in the Life of Jesus That Saturday stands as one of the quietest yet most searching days in the Gospel narrative. Jesus is no longer teaching, healing, or confronting the powers of His age. His voice has fallen silent, and His body now bears the full weight of death. John tells us withContinue reading “When Silence Speaks Faith”
From Pestilence to Preparation
The reading from 1 Chronicles 20-23 follows King David’s journey from military victories to spiritual preparation. It highlights themes of leadership, disobedience, and true worship requiring sacrifice. David organizes the Levites for worship, emphasizing the importance of structure and reverence. The content serves as a map for personal faith growth.