Tag Archives: obedience

God Will Provide (Jan 9)

January 9 God Will Provide Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 6:4-10 | Genesis 20:1 – 22:24 | Matthew 7:15-29 | Proverbs 2:16-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 20:1 – 22:24 “So Abraham called the place The LORD Will Provide. And to this … Continue reading

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Panting for His Commands (Nov 7)

November 7 Panting for His Commands Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:129-136 | Ezekiel 16:43-17:24 | Hebrews 8:1-13 | Proverbs 27:7-9 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 119:129-136 I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands. (Psalm 119:131 NIV) The psalmist … Continue reading

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Growing Up (Nov 3)

November 3 Growing Up or Growing Old? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:97-104 | Ezekiel 7:1-9:11 | Hebrews 5:1-14 | Proverbs 26:28 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 5:1-14 “We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because … Continue reading

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Purity (Oct 23)

October 23 Purity Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:9-16 | Jeremiah 42:1-44:23 | 2 Timothy 2:1-21 | Proverbs 26:3-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 1:1-18 “How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word” (Psalm … Continue reading

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Quotes on need, nothing, obedience, observation, opera, and opportunity

NEEDY “He is not strong who is not firm in need.” — Martin Luther — NOTHING “Nothing is often a good thing to say, and always a clever thing to say.” — Will Durant — “God created the world out … Continue reading

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Strengthened by Joy (Aug 14)

August 14 Strengthened by Joy Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 88:1-7 | Nehemiah 7:61-9:21 | 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 | Proverbs 21:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 7:61 — 9:21 “For the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10 NIV) “And … Continue reading

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The Hand of the Lord (Aug 8)

August 8 The Hand of the Lord Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 84:9-12 | Ezra 7:1 – 8:20 | 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 | Proverbs 20: 28-30 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 7:1 – 8:20 This Ezra came up from Babylon. He was … Continue reading

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A. W. Tozer on narrow-minded Christians, negativity, and obedience

   Narrow minded “One of the Most stinging criticisms made against Christians is that their minds are narrow and their hearts small.” The Root of the Righteous, 113. Negative Convictions “Too many of our religious convictions are negative. We act … Continue reading

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The Mountaintop (Aug 2)

August 2 The Mountaintop Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 81:8-16 | 2 Chronicles 32:1 – 33:13 | Romans 15:23 – 16:7 | Proverbs 20:16-18 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Chronicles 32:1 – 33:13 “In everything that he undertook in the service of … Continue reading

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I’ve Got A Better Idea (June 23)

June 23 I’ve Got a Better Idea Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 137:1-8 | 2 Kings 4:18-5:27 | Acts 15:1-35 | Proverbs 17:22 Today’s Scripture Focus:  2 Kings 4:18-5:27 Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, “Go, wash yourself seven times … Continue reading

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