Monthly Archives: July 2012

A Heart of Wisdom (July 20)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 76:10-12 | 2 Chronicles 1:1-3:17  | Romans 6:1-23  | Proverbs 19:20-21Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Chronicles 1:1 – 3:17 “Give me wisdom and knowledge to rule them properly for who is able to govern this great nation of yours?” (2 Chronicles 1:10 … Continue reading

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A Hope That Will Not Disappoint (July 18)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 75:1-10 | 1 Chronicles 26:12- 27:34 | Romans 4:13 – 5:5  | Proverbs 19:15-16 Scripture Focus: Romans 4:13- 5:5 “Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed…”(4:18) His situation was absolutely hopeless.  How could He and Sara—well past child bearing years—become … Continue reading

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A Trusting Heart (July 17)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 74:12-23  | 1 Chronicles 24:1 – 26:11 | Romans 4:1-12 | Proverbs 19:15-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 4:1-12 Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness. Now to one who works, his wages are not counted … Continue reading

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Cleaning Up the Mess (July 16)

Cleaning up the Mess Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 74:1-14 | 1 Chronicles 22:1 – 23:32 | Romans 3:9-31| Proverbs 19:13-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 3:9 – 31 Romans 3:10,11,16,17 (NIV) “There is no one righteous, not even one;          [11] there is no one who understands, … Continue reading

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God is the Strength of My Heart (July 15)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 73:15-28 | 1 Chronicles 19:1 – 21:31 |Romans 2:25 – 3:8 |Proverbs 19:10-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 73 “Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh … Continue reading

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An Honest Heart (July 14)

Scripture Readings: Psalm 73:1-14 | I Chronicles 16:37 – 18:17 | Romans 2:1-24 | Proverbs 19:8-9 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 2: 1-24 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because … Continue reading

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The Heart that is Free (July 13)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 150:1-6 | I Chronicles 15:1 – 16:36 |Romans 1:18-32 | Proverbs 19:6-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 15:1 – 16:36 (esp.15: 25-29) What a contrast! David dancing before the Lord; Michal despising and trying to take his joy.David’s … Continue reading

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A Joyful Heart of Praise! (July 12)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 149:1-9 | 1 Chronicles 12:19- 14:17 | Romans 1:1-17 | Proverbs 19:4-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 149:1-9 Hallelujah!  It’s one of those words you can’t help but shout or sing out really loud! You just can’t mumble Hallelujah. (O.K., now everyone in … Continue reading

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Courageous To Do Exploits

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 148:1-14 | 1 Chronicles 11:1 – 12:18 | Acts 28:1-31 | Proverbs 19:1-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 11:1-12:18 David’s mighty men: Courageous, loyal, and strong.  They followed David’s leadership and did “great exploits”.  Any leader longs to have men (and women) … Continue reading

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Courage to Face Life’s Storms (July 10)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 147:12-20 1 Chronicles 9:1- 10:14 Acts 27: 21-44 Proverbs 18: 23-24 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 27:21-44 The storm was so devastating and went on for so long that they “finally gave up hope of being saved” … Continue reading

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