Scripture: Genesis 20:1-2From there Abraham journeyed toward the region of the Negeb, and settled between Kadesh and Shur. While residing in Gerar as an alien, Abraham said of his wife Sarah, “She is my sister.” And King Abimelech of Gerar sent and took Sarah. Thought for the Day: It appears that Abraham is not a quick study since he denied that Sarah was his wife just a few
Scripture: Romans 12:3For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. Thought for the Day: I doubt there is one person who has not, at one time or another, made a decision while intoxicated. This
Scripture: Matthew 9:7And he stood up and went to his home. Thought for the Day: This short verse comes after Jesus healed the paralytic man. This unnamed man had his life totally reordered and redefined by his encounter with Jesus. His response – to stand and walk home – doesn’t appear all that dramatic when you read it, but just imagine no longer being dependent on others to
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