Scripture: James 1:5If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. Thought for the Day: I made a visit to the new Sprouts Grocery store yesterday, and though I was not in awe of my experience, I did find cherries covered in dark chocolate (no dairy which is important for me). I would try
Scripture: 2nd Peter 2:12-14 (the Message) These people are nothing but brute beasts, born in the wild, predators on the prowl. In the very act of bringing down others with their ignorant blasphemies, they themselves will be brought down, losers in the end. Their evil will boomerang on them. They’re so despicable and addicted to pleasure that they indulge in wild parties, carousing in broad daylight. They’re obsessed
Scripture: John 8:2-5 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery; and making her stand before all of them, they said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. Now in the law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?” Thought for the Day: What do you say? I think most
Scripture: Proverbs 22:17-18 (the Message) Listen carefully to my wisdom; take to heart what I can teach you. You’ll treasure its sweetness deep within; you’ll give it bold expression in your speech. Thought and Prayer for the Day: Yesterday, I offered a prayer for students beginning a new school year. Today, I want to reflect and pray for those who will be providing guidance as part of the
Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-6 (the Message) These are the wise sayings of Solomon, David’s son, Israel’s king – Written down so we’ll know how to live well and right, to understand what life means and where it’s going; A manual for living, for learning what’s right and just and fair; To teach the inexperienced the ropes and give our young people a grasp on reality. There’s something here also
Scripture: Matthew 21:19-21 And seeing a fig tree by the side of the road, Jesus went to it and found nothing at all on it but leaves. Then he said to it, “May no fruit ever come from you again!” And the fig tree withered at once. When the disciples saw it, they were amazed, saying, “How did the fig tree wither at once?” Jesus answered them, “Truly
Scripture: Numbers 4:5-6 When the camp is to set out, Aaron and his sons shall go in and take down the screening curtain, and cover the ark of the covenant with it; then they shall put on it a covering of fine leather, and spread over that a cloth all of blue, and shall put its poles in place. Thought for the Day: Over the last few days
Scripture: Proverb 23:18 Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off. Thought for the Day: Someone once quoted this passage and said, “It is really easy for others to say that when they are not the one who feels the loss and disappointed.” The promises of faith seem very clear that God will not cut us off, but it does not mean that
Scripture: Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Thought for the Day: On this day in 1612, nine women and two men were found guilty and executed for being witches. This was part of what would be called: The Pendle Witch Trials in Lancashire, England. Though some of
Scripture: 2nd Corinthians 12:12 The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with utmost patience, signs and wonders and mighty works. Thought for the Day: I had a couple of hours to get some work done yesterday afternoon. I had taken Zach to a birthday party, and my plan was to swing by Panera Bread for a bowl of soup and some good work time in