Monthly Archives: June 2021

Reckless Abandon (June 30)

all. We are so easily deterred from the task, giving way to distractions, to fears, and to our desires for comfort. We who have encountered the risen Christ, even if our encounters were perhaps less dramatic than the Damascus Road, have a story to share. We whose lives have been shaped by the grace of God have a message to pass on.  Continue reading

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Hear Me When I Call (June 29)

ce to turn; wherever we go it is good to know we have someone to hear our concerns. The Psalmist beautifully pours out his heart to God seeking his protection and intervention against unnamed enemies. Continue reading

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A Second Chance Squandered (June 28)

June 28 A Second Chance Squandered Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 140:9-13 | 2 Kings 13:1-14:29 | Acts 18:23-19:12 | Proverbs 18:2-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 13:1-14:29 Then Jehoahaz sought the LORD’s favor, and the LORD listened to him, for … Continue reading

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Under Attack (June 27)

June 27 Under Attack Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 140:1-8 | 2 Kings 10:32-12:21 | Acts 18:1-22 | Proverb 18:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 140 “They make their tongues as sharp as a serpent’s; the poison of vipers is on their … Continue reading

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Search Me, O God

June 26 Search Me, O God Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:13-24 | 2 Kings 9:14-10:31 | Acts 17:1-34 | Proverbs 17:27-28 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Psalm 139:13-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious … Continue reading

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Singing at Midnight (June 25)

June 25 Singing at Midnight  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:1-12 | 2 Kings 8:1-9:13 | Acts 16:16-40 | Proverbs 17:26 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 16:16-40 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other … Continue reading

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Messy Growth (June 24)

The church in the book of Acts was growing in numbers, in faith, and in problems. Sometimes when we think of the church in Acts we forget that growth is often a difficult and messy process. It is wonderful to see the growth in faith and growth in numbers. Yet with all the excitement of growth there inevitably comes struggle, conflict and problems. All these require creativity and flexibility. Continue reading

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I’ve Got a Better Idea (June 23)

Naaman was a valiant warrior, but he was also a leper. Urged by his wife’s helper, he set off to find healing from the healing prophet whose reputation for doing extraordinary miracles was already becoming well established: Elisha. Continue reading

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God’s Abundant Supply (June 22)

The widow found herself in a desperate place.  Unable to pay her debts, her children were about to be taken into slavery. God saw the need and sent his prophet Elisha. God intended to work in such a way that His power and provision would magnify his goodness (as he so often does). Continue reading

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Bumps in the Road (June 21)

The narrow road of life in Christ can be a bumpy road sometimes. But even then, we can find joy in Christ. Continue reading

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