Every Day With Jesus Updates

Do-It-Yourself Righteousness

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 18:9-14 (NIV) To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10 "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax...

One out of Ten

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 17:11-19 (NIV) Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13 and...

Forgotten Our Place

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 17:7-10 (NIV) "Suppose one of you had a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Would he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, 'Come along now and sit down to eat'? 8 Would he not rather...

The Reality of Sin

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 17:1-4 (NIV) Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2 It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a...

Net Worth

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 16:19-31 (NIV) "There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell...

Tough Love

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 16:13-18 (NIV) "No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money." 14 The...

Use Your Money to Gain Friends

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 16:1-12 (NIV) Jesus told his disciples: "There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. 2 So he called him in and asked him, 'What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your...

A Study in Contrasts

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 15:25-32 (NIV) "Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 'Your brother has...

The Father's Heart

Sun, 12 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 15:11-24 (NIV) Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long...

Lost Treasure

Sat, 11 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 15:8-10 (NIV) "Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it, she calls her friends and...

Loving the Lost

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 15:1-7 (NIV) Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." 3 Then Jesus...

Count the Cost

Thu, 09 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 14:28-35 (NIV) "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? 29 For if he lays the foundation and is not able to...

True Disciples

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 14:25-27 (NIV) Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters--yes, even...

Come Now

Tue, 07 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 14:15-24 (NIV) When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, "Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God." 16 Jesus replied: "A certain man was preparing a...

Looking Out for Others

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 14:7-14 (NIV) When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 "When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person...

What Does God Want?

Sun, 05 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 14:1-6 (NIV) One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. 2 There in front of him was a man suffering from dropsy. 3 Jesus asked the Pharisees and...

Tough and Tender

Sat, 04 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 13:31-35 (NIV) At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, "Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you." 32 He replied, "Go tell that fox, 'I will drive out demons and heal...

Reality Check

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 13:22-30 (NIV) Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, "Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?" He said to them, 24 "Make every...

Big Things Come in Small Packages

Thu, 02 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 13:18-21 (NIV) Then Jesus asked, "What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? 19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the...

Man-Made Rules or God-Made People?

Wed, 01 May 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 13:10-17 (NIV) On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. 12...

Grace Period

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 13:6-9 (NIV) Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, 'For...

When Bad Things Happen to People

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 13:1-5 (NIV) Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 Jesus answered, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse...

Peace on Earth?

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 12:49-53 (NIV) "I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is completed! 51 Do you think I came to bring...

Be Ready

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 12:35-40 (NIV) "Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, 36 like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the...

What is Life All About?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 12:15-21 (NIV) Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." 16 And he told them this parable: "The...

What are You Focused On?

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 11:34-36 (NIV) Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are bad, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light...

Who is Your Neighbor?

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 26 "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?" ...

The Greatest

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 9:46-48 (NIV) An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. 47 Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him. 48 Then he said to them,...

God's Son

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 9:32-36 (NIV) Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. 33 As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, "Master,...

The Inner Circle

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 9:28-31 (NIV) About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became...

Everybody Helping

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 8:1-3 (NIV) After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been cured of evil...

Simon Says

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 7:36-50 (NIV) Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee's house and reclined at the table. 37 When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that...

Some People You Just Can't Please

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 7:29-35 (NIV) (All the people, even the tax collectors, when they heard Jesus' words, acknowledged that God's way was right, because they had been baptized by John. 30 But the Pharisees and experts in the law...

Expecting Someone Else?

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 7:18-28 (NIV) John's disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, 19 he sent them to the Lord to ask, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?" 20 When the men...

Stronger than Death

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 7:11-17 (NIV) Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. 12 As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out--the only son of...

Deserving or Undeserving

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 7:1-10 (NIV) When Jesus had finished saying all this in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2 There a centurion's servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. 3 The centurion...

Measuring Up

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 6:37-42 (NIV) "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down,...

Dealing with your Enemies

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 6:27-36 (NIV) "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him...

The Popular Crowd

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 6:24-26 (NIV) "But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. 25 Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep. ...

Totally New!

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 5:33-39 (NIV) They said to him, "John's disciples often fast and pray, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours go on eating and drinking." 34 Jesus answered, "Can you make the guests of the...

Master of Everything

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 5:1-11 (NIV) One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2 he saw at the water's edge two boats, left there by the fishermen,...

Absolute Power

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 4:38-41 (NIV) Jesus left the synagogue and went to the home of Simon. Now Simon's mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Jesus to help her. 39 So he bent over her and rebuked the fever,...

Repentance is about Real Life

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 3:1-14 (NIV) In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar-when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias...

In the Father's House

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:41-52 (NIV) Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. 43 After the Feast was over, while his...

Fall or Rise

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:21-35 (NIV) On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. 22 When the time of their purification according to...

I am the Lord's Servant

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:26-38 (NIV) In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. 28...

Totally Unexpected

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 16:1-7 (NIV) When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus' body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after...

Forsaken for You

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 15:33-34 (NIV) At the sixth hour darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"-which means, "My God, my God,...

God in the Hands of Angry Sinners

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 15:21-32 (NIV) A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. 22 They brought Jesus to the place...

We Want the Murderer!

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 15:6-15 (NIV) Now it was the custom at the Feast to release a prisoner whom the people requested. 7 A man called Barabbas was in prison with the insurrectionists who had committed murder in the uprising. 8 The...

Jesus Knew His Place

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 14:61-62 (NIV) But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?" 62 "I am," said Jesus. "And you will see the Son of Man sitting...

The Perfect Attitude in Prayer

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 14:35-36 (NIV) Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. 36 "Abba, Father," he said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not...

Better Off Never Born

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 14:18-21 (NIV) While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me--one who is eating with me." 19 They were saddened, and one by one they said to him,...

How Will You Be Remembered

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 14:3-9 (NIV) While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar...

The Measure of a Gift

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 12:41-44 (NIV) Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a poor widow...

The Law of Love

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 12:28-34 (NIV) One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" 29 "The...

Life After Death

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 12:18-27 (NIV) Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him with a question. 19 "Teacher," they said, "Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies and leaves a wife but no children,...

The Right Image

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 12:13-17 (NIV) Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. 14 They came to him and said, "Teacher, we know you are a man of integrity. You aren't swayed by men,...

Don't Play Games with God

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 11:27-33 (NIV) They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him. 28"By what authority are you doing these...

No Obstacle Too Big for God

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 11:20-25 (NIV) In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. 21 Peter remembered and said to Jesus, "Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!" 22 "Have faith in...

Is Everybody Welcome?

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 11:12-19 (NIV) The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but...

Here to Help

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 10:46-52 (NIV) Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside...

God's Design for Marriage

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 10:2-12 (NIV) Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?" 3 "What did Moses command you?" he replied. 4 They said, "Moses permitted a man to write a...

The Cross is not Just for Jesus

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 8:34-38 (NIV) Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35 For whoever wants to save his life...

An Easier Way

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 8:31-33 (NIV) He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise...

Who is Jesus?

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 8:27-29 (NIV) Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, "Who do people say I am?" 28 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and...

The Dirt is on the Inside

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 7:14-23 (NIV) Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, "Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. 15 Nothing outside a man can make him 'unclean' by going into him. Rather, it is what comes out of a...

When Tradition Trumps God

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 7:1-13 (NIV) The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and 2 saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were "unclean," that is, unwashed. 3...

Tough Crowd

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 6:1-4 (NIV) Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. "Where did this man get...

Startled by His Authority

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 4:35-41 (NIV) That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats...

Who Touched Me?

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 5:25-34 (NIV) And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. 26 She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better...

"All By Itself"

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 4:26-29 (NIV) He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. ...

Small Beginnings

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 4:30-32 (NIV) Again he said, "What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? 31 It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the ground. 32...

Related to Jesus

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 3:31-35(NIV) Then Jesus' mother and brothers arrived. Standing outside, they sent someone in to call him. 32 A crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, "Your mother and brothers are outside looking for...

Do Ask, Don't Tell

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 3:7-12 (NIV) Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the lake, and a large crowd from Galilee followed. 8 When they heard all he was doing, many people came to him from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, and the regions...

What Can He Make of You?

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 3:13-19 (NIV) Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve--designating them apostles--that they might be with him and that he might send them...

Remember the Sabbath

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 3:1-6 (NIV) Another time he went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. 2 Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him...

Why They Call Grace Amazing

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 2:1-12 (NIV) A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to...

Touching the Untouchable

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 1:40-45 (NIV) A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." 41 Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing,"...

Everyone is Looking for You

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 1:35:39(NIV) Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and when...

Right Here, Right Now

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 1:16-20 (NIV) As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers...

Baptized with the Holy Spirit

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 1:1-8 (NIV) The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"-- 3 "a voice of...

Now, Go Take Over the World!

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV) Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said,...

Afraid but Full of Joy

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 28:1-10 (NIV) After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from...

The Tomb was Secure

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 27:62-66 (NIV) The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. 63 "Sir," they said, "we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, 'After three...

It's All True

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 27:45-54 (NIV) From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. 46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which means, "My God, my God,...

He Humbled Himself

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 27:28-31 (NIV) They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, 29 and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand and knelt in front of him and mocked...

Give us the Murderer

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 27:15-26 (NIV) Now it was the governor's custom at the Feast to release a prisoner chosen by the crowd. 16 At that time they had a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas. 17 So when the crowd had gathered,...

Following at a Distance

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 26:58-74 (NIV) But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. He entered and sat down with the guards to see the outcome. 59 The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin...

Overwhelmed with Sorrow

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 26:36-46 (NIV) Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him,...

Not Me!

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 26:31-35 (NIV) Then Jesus told them, "This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: "'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be...

Your Soul for Thirty Coins

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 26:14-16 (NIV) Then one of the Twelve-the one called Judas Iscariot-went to the chief priests 15 and asked, "What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?" So they counted out for him thirty...

How Will You Be Remembered?

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 26:6-13 (NIV) While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was...

Doing Something for Jesus

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 25:31-40 (NIV) "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the...

You Can't Know But You Can Be Ready

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 24:36-39 (NIV) "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For ...

That Day

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 24:30-31 (NIV) "At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and...

Inside Out

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 23:25-28 (NIV) "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. 26 Blind Pharisee! First...

Motives are Everything

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 23:5-7 (NIV) "Everything they do is done for men to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long; 6 they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in...

Do What They Say, Not What They Do

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 23:1-4 (NIV) Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 "The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. 3 So you must obey them and do everything they tell you. But do not do what...

Top Two

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 22:34-40 (NIV) Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in...

What Kind of King?

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 21:1-11 (NIV) As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied...

Me Last!

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 20:20-28 (NIV) Then the mother of Zebedee's sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. 21 "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two sons of...

Unthinkable But True

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 20:17-19 (NIV) Now as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside and said to them, 18 "We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and the...

It's Hard to be Rich

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 19:16-26 (NIV) Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17 "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If...

Lord of the Rings

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 19:1-6 (NIV) When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went into the region of Judea to the other side of the Jordan. 2 Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there. 3 Some...

How Soon We Forget

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 18:21-35 (NIV) Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" 22 Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but...

Your First Move

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 18:15-17 (NIV) "If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two...

Defining True Greatness

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 18:1-4 (NIV) At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" 2 He called a little child and had him stand among them. 3 And he said: "I tell you the...

Move Mountains

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 17:14-20 (NIV) When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. 15 "Lord, have mercy on my son," he said. "He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or...

Take Up the Cross

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 16:24-27 (NIV) Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses...

Bypass the Suffering?

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 16:21-23 (NIV) From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he...

Revealed by God

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 16:13-20 (NIV) When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still...

Rules or Relationships?

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 15:1-11 (NIV) Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, 2 "Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands before they eat!" 3...

Get Out of the Boat

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 14:22-33 (NIV) Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by...

The Cost of Discipleship

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 14:1-12 (NIV) At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus, 2 and he said to his attendants, "This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work...

There's No Place Like Home

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 13:53-58 (NIV) When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there. 54 Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. "Where did this man get this...

Priceless

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 13:44-46 (NIV) "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 "Again, the kingdom of...

Look at Your Heart

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 13:3-8, 18-23 (NIV) Then he told them many things in parables, saying: "A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5 Some...

Related to Jesus Christ?

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 12:46-50 (NIV) While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. 47 Someone told him, "Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak...

Doing Good is Always Right

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 12:9-14 (NIV) Going on from that place, he went into their synagogue, 10 and a man with a shriveled hand was there. Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, they asked him, "Is it lawful to heal on the...

Rest for the Weary

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 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...

Don't Be Afraid of Your Opponents

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 10:28-33 (NIV) Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet...

Bigger than the Storm

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 8:23-27 (NIV) Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The...

Jesus Heals Paralytic

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 9:1-8 (NIV) Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. 2 Some men brought to him a paralytic, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, son;...

Your Source of Joy

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:8-14 (NIV) And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they...

Humble from Day One

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:6-7 (NIV) While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in...

History is His Story

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:1-5 (NIV) In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And...

What's in a Name?

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 1:20-25 (NIV) But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in...

Why a Virgin Birth?

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 1:18-19 (NIV) This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. ...

Take Time to Praise

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:67-80 (NIV) His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: 68 "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. 69 He has raised up a horn...

Jesus is the Answer

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 8:1-4; 14-17 (NIV) When he came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. 2 A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." ...

Empty Claims

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 7:21-23 (NIV) "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did...

Steps in Helping Others

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 7:1-5 (NIV) "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 "Why do you look at the speck of...

Eye Exam

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 6:22-24, 33 (NIV) 22 "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. 23 But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light...

Hidden Treasure

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV) 19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and...

Character on Parade?

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 6:1-4 (NIV) "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not...

Giving Your Word

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:33-37 (NIV) "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by...

Neglected Priority

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:20-24 (NIV) For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. 21 "You have heard that it was...

Go Fish

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 4:18-19 (NIV) As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers; Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 "Come,...

Attack and Counterattack

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 4:8-10 (NIV) Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 "All this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow down and worship me." ...

Immersed in the Spirit

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 3:11-17 (NIV) "I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. ...

It All Starts with Repentance

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 3:1-6 (NIV) In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." 3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: ...

Repentance Shows Itself in the Practical

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 3:7-14 (NIV) John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? 8 Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to...

Building a Road

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 1:1-6 (NIV) The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"-- 3 "a voice of...

Fully Human

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:51-52 (NIV) Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men. ...

An Extraordinary Young Man

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:41-50 (NIV) Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. 43 After the Feast was over, while his...

Quiet Leader

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 2:19-23 (NIV) After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt 20 and said, "Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to...

Rejected

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 2:16-18 (NIV) When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance...

A Place of Safety

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 2:13-15 (NIV) When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to...

Why They Were Wise, Part 2

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 2:9-12 (NIV) After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they...

Why They Were Wise

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 2:1-8 (NIV) After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in...

Speak Up

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:36-40 (NIV) There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 and then was a widow until...

You Stand or Fall on Jesus

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:25-35 (NIV) Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 It had been revealed to him by...

Obedient

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:21-24 (NIV) On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. 22 When the time of their purification according to...

Tell What You Know

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:15-20 (NIV) When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." 16 So...

Your Source of Joy

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Humble from Day One

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:6-7 (NIV) While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them...

History is His Story

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

What's in a Name?

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 1:20-25 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is...

Why a Virgin Birth?

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Take Time to Praise

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

God has a Plan

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:57-66 (NIV) When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son. 58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy. 59 On the eighth...

Magnify the Lord

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:46-56 (NIV) And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will...

New Territory

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:39-45 (NIV) At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby...

The Lord's Servant

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:34-38 (NIV) How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?" 35 The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one...

The Never-Ending Kingdom

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:26-33 (NIV) In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. 28 The...

Power + Compassion = An Unbeatable Combination

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:21-25 (NIV) Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple. 22 When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in the...

Impossible?

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:5-20 (NIV) In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. 6 Both of them were...

The Family Tree

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 1:1-17 (NIV) A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham: 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3...

You Belong

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 1:6-13 (NIV) There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he...

Day 40: It's a Small World After All

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Public Launch of Southview – Pray diligently over the next week for the public launch of Valley Church Southview on Sunday, Dec 9 at McCombs Middle School in Des Moines. Valley...

Day 39: Good Things Come in Small Packages

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Encouragement – Ask God to fill our hearts with encouragement, especially when we are tempted to grow weary or discouraged. A spiritual home – Ask God to help make Valley...

Day 38: "All by Itself"

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Confidence in God – Ask God to strengthen our hearts with confidence in his mighty power to change lives. Perseverance – Ask God to give us the wisdom and strength to persevere...

Day 37: Four Responses

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Spiritual protection – Ask God to protect the hearts of those who hear the good news in our community so that Satan might not snatch away the spiritual seed planted. ...

Day 36: Keep on Sowing

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Sowing seeds – Ask God to motivate and empower us to sow good seeds of the good news in our community. Receptive hearts – Ask God to prepare hearts to receive the good seed,...

Day 35: Measuring Up

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Generous in spirit – Ask the Lord to help us to be gracious people, generous in spirit, quick to forgive, slow to anger, and abounding in love. Overflowing with thanksgiving –...

Day 34: The Golden Rule

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Golden Rule Neighbors – Ask God to transform us into the kind of neighbors who live by the Golden Rule. Receptive hearts – Ask God to soften the hearts of those in our community...

Day 33: Everybody Helping

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Helpfulness – Ask God to make us truly helpful to those in need. Wisdom – Ask God for his supernatural wisdom that exceeds our own ingenuity and ideas! Today's...

Day 32: The Gentleness of Jesus

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Gentleness – Ask God to work in us a true gentleness toward outsiders. May God make us bold, but not bullies. Passionate, but not angry. Committed, but not harsh. ...

Day 31: Death as a Way of Life

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Selflessness – Ask God to give us a heart of selflessness toward those in need, toward those who are lost, toward those who need our help. Courage – Ask God to give us courage as...

Day 30: Coming Out of the Darkness

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Those in darkness – Pray for those in our community who are living in the darkness of sin, unbelief, and rejection of God. Ask God to shower his mercy upon them. Shine light...

Day 29: The Law of Love

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Love God – Ask the Lord to deepen your love and devotion to him today. Love Neighbors – Ask God to give you the heart and the opportunity to truly love those around you...

Day 28: Unloved Neighbors

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Unloved neighbor s – Ask God to show you people in your own sphere of influence who feel unloved or who need some kind of mercy and help from you. Compassionate action – Ask God show you...

Day 27: God has Come to Help

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests True religion – Ask God to enable us to show compassion to those who struggle the most in our community, like widows and orphans in their distress. Bringing help – Ask God to open your...

Day 26: Sons of the Most High

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Enemies of the gospel – Pray for those who oppose the gospel. May God transform their hearts and draw them with his extraordinary love and grace. Love for enemies – Ask God...

Day 25: Go Where the Need Is

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests People who need a new start – Ask God to show us people in our community who are ready for a new start in life. And ask Him to open doors to show them love and hope. ...

Day 24: Love Will Find a Way

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Special Needs – God calls us to reach out to those with disabilities and special needs. May our eyes and hearts be open especially as we reach into a new part of our Des Moines...

Day 23: Reaching Outcasts

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Human needs – Ask God to open our eyes to the real human needs that surround us in our community. And then ask him to move us to compassion and kindness in Jesus’ name. ...

Day 22: The Starting Point

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Southview – This week is the week of preparation for the Valley Church Southview “soft launch” (non-public gathering) at McCombs Middle School on Des Moines’ southside. Please pray for...

Day 21: The Impact of Integrity

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Unity - Ask God to give us incredible, peacemaking unity as followers of Jesus. May we never cause the body to become divided. Instead, may we make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the...

Day 20: How to Answer Questions about your Faith

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Life-changing conversations - Ask God to put us in situations where we can have faith-building and potentially life-changing conversations with people in our community. Gentleness and respect -...

Day 19: Keys to Reaching Those Outside the Faith

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Seizing opportunities - Ask God to give us eyes to see opportunities to love and serve our neighbors and for passion to actually do it. Wisdom - Ask God to give us great wisdom to interact with our...

Day 18: Coming Soon!

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Involvement in the Community - May the Lord stir in our hearts a deep desire and a plan of action to truly serve, love and bless those in our community. Urgency - Ask God to give us a sense of urgency about...

Day 17: The Unseen War

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Armor of God - Ask God to help us put on the full armor of God as we seek to love and bless our community. We know there will be challenges! Peace - Ask God to give us his peace, to make us his...

Day 16: Bittersweet is our Message

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Faithfulness to the Gospel - As we reach out in love and compassion to our community, ask God to help us to be always faithful to the gospel. To not add nor subtract from the good news of Jesus...

Day 15: Trust in God Who is in Control

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Love You Des Moines - Ask God to help us know that he is totally in control of all that happens in our community, nation, and around the world. Valley Church Southview - Pray for the...

Day 14: Love is Costly

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Love You Des Moines - May the Lord move in us to be generous givers of everything God has entrusted to us... our time, our resources, and our abilities. Valley Church Southview - Pray for the core...

Day 13: Keep Adding

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Love You Des Moines - Ask God for all of us to truly embrace God's power and compassion. Ask God to help us receive it and to give it to others in our community. Valley Church Southview - Pray for...

Day 12: Strategy for Tough Times

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 06:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Love You Des Moines - Ask God to protect our hearts, minds, and bodies from the attacks of our enemy, Satan. May we be kept blameless and above reproach in everything. Valley Church...

Day 11: Priorities When Time is Short

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Love You Des Moines – Ask God to help us see our community and our neighbors from an eternal perspective and not to get lost in the day to day busyness of life. Valley Church...

Day 10: Be a Blessing

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Love You Des Moines – Pray that we could re-prioritize our lives to better reflect God’s two greatest commandments to love God and to love our neighbors. Valley Church Southview - Pray for...

Day 9: Good Works > Good Will > Good News

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Love You Des Moines Prayer Requests Pray that our lives would so shine with good works that or neighbors will see the goodness of Jesus and glorify him. Southview - Pray for preparations for the public launch on December 9. May God prepare...

Day 8: New Job Description

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Special Announcement During the next 40 Days, we're going to focus our "Every Day with Jesus" devotionals on Scriptures and prayer requests for loving our community. For those of you in Des Moines, this is in conjunction with our Love You Des...

Day 7: Happiest When We Look Out for Others

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Day 6: Shine Your Light

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Day 5: Zealous for What?

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Day 4: What You Were Created For

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Day 3: Pray for the City

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Day 2: Change Our Hearts

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Day 1: Why Do You Live Where You Live?

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Real Peace

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 16:29-33 (NIV) Then Jesus' disciples said, "Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech. 30 Now we can see that you know all things and that you do not even need to have anyone ask you...

Opposite Reactions

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 16:17-28 (NIV) Some of his disciples said to one another, "What does he mean by saying, 'In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me,' and 'Because I am going to...

The Spirit's Work

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 16:12-16 (NIV) "I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. 13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what...

We're Never Alone

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 16:5-11 (NIV) "Now I am going to him who sent me, yet none of you asks me, 'Where are you going?' 6Because I have said these things, you are filled with grief. 7 But I tell you the truth: It is for your good...

Human Sacrifice As Worship

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 15:26-16:4 (NIV) "When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me. 27 And you also must testify, for you have been...

Hate Without Reason

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 15:17-25 (NIV) This is my command: Love each other. 18 "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not...

Love Each Other

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 15:9-16 (NIV) "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. 11...

All Or Nothing

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 15:5-8 (NIV) "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is...

The Vine And The Branches

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 15:1-4 (NIV) Verse Today's Message the vine and the branches Message.

A Different Kind Of Peace

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 14:27-31 (NIV) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. 28 "You heard me say, 'I am going away and I am coming...

Love And Obedience

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 14:22-26 (NIV) Then Judas (not Judas Iscariot) said, "But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world?" 23 Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will...

Promises To Count On

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 14:15-21 (NIV) "If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever-- 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him,...

Ask Me For Anything

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 14:8-14 (NIV) Philip said, "Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us." 9 Jesus answered: "Don't you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has...

His Most Controversial Words?

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 14:1-7 (NIV) "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 ...

Words And Actions

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 13:31-38 (NIV) When he was gone, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of Man glorified and God is glorified in him. 32 If God is glorified in him, God will glorify the Son in himself, and will glorify him at once. 33 ...

Betrayed!

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 13:21-30 (NIV) After he had said this, Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified, "I tell you the truth, one of you is going to betray me." 22 His disciples stared at one another, at a loss to know which of...

"I Have Set You An Example"

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 13:12-20 (NIV) When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them. 13 "You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and...

God With A Towel Around His Waist

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 13:1-11 (NIV) It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of...

The Passover Lamb Had To Be Sacrificed

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 22:7-13 (NIV) Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. 8 Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover." 9 "Where do you...

The Sins of Judas

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 22:3-6 (NIV) Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. 4 And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus. 5 They were...

Kill Him, Save Ourselves

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 26:1-5 (NIV) When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, 2 "As you know, the Passover is two days away--and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified." 3 Then the chief...

Eternal Consequences

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 25:31-46 (NIV) "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the...

When You Feel Like Giving Up (Part 2)

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Psalm 126 (NIV) 1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. 2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, ...

When You Feel Like Giving Up (Part 1)

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Psalm 126 (NIV) 1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. 2 Our mouths were...

Blah, Blah, Blah?

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 4:20-23 (NIV) 20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 21 Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with...

Giving to the Lord's Work

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 4:18-19 (NIV) I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a...

God Doesn't Forget Your Sacrifices

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 4:14-17 (NIV) Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel,...

Learning Contentment

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 4:10-13 (NIV) I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. ...

The Path to Peace

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 4:8-9 (NIV) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is...

The Battle of the Mind

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 4:8 (NIV) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is...

What a Friend We Have

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God,...

Constant Joy?

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 4:4-5 (NIV) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Today's Message Constant Joy? Is it even possible...

Find Common Ground

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 4:1-3 (NIV) Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with...

Choose Your Examples Wisely

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 3:17-19 (NIV) Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with...

Avoid Christian Bunny Trails

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 3:12-16 (NIV) Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of...

Focus on the Future

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 3:12-14 (NIV) 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not...

Five Words

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 3:10-11 (NIV) 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the...

Errors in Math

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 3:7-9 (NIV) But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord,...

Beware of Do-It-Yourself Righteousness

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 3:1-6 (NIV) Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me [Paul] to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Watch out for those dogs, those men who do...

Honor Good Soldiers

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 2:25-30 (NIV) But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom...

Who Ya Gonna Call?

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 2:19-24 (NIV) I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him, who takes a...

Shine Like Stars

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 2:14-18 (NIV) Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and...

Work Out Your Salvation

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 2:12-13 (NIV) 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed-not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence-continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is...

Jesus is Lord

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 2:5-11 (NIV) Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the...

An Attitude of Humility

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Go Ahead, Make My Day

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 2:1-4 (NIV) If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and...

The Privilege of Suffering

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 1:27-30 (NIV) Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that...

Win-Win Situation

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:12:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 1:18-26 (NIV) Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to...

Are You Magnanimous?

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 1:15-18 (NIV) 15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The...

Good Bad

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 1:12-14 (NIV) 12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to...

Smart Love

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 1:7-11 (NIV) 7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God's grace with...

Finishing the Work

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 1:1-6 (NIV) Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord...

The Wife of Noble Character

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 31:10-31 (NIV) 10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11 Her husband has full confidence in her...

The Middle Way

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 30:7-9 (NIV) 7 "Two things I ask of you, O Lord; do not refuse me before I die: 8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me; ...

Need to Vent?

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 29:11, 22 (NIV) 11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. 22 An angry man stirs up dissension,...

Confess It and Be Free

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 28:13 (NIV) He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Today's Message confess it and be free When we do something wrong,...

It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 27:14 (NIV) If a man loudly blesses his neighbor early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse. Today's Message It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It ...

A Seminar on Dealing with Fools

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 26:4-12 (NIV) 4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise...

Good and Bad Speech

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 25:10-15 (NIV) 10 or he who hears it may shame you and you will never lose your bad reputation. 11 A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. 12 Like an...

The Easiest Way to Fail

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 24:30-34 (NIV) 30 I went past the field of the sluggard, past the vineyard of the man who lacks judgment; 31 thorns had come up everywhere, the ground was covered with weeds, and the stone wall...

A Better Future

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 23:17-18 (NIV) 17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. 18 There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. Today's...

Pure Heart + Gracious Words = Powerful Impact

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 22:11 (NIV) He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend. Today's Message Pure Heart + Gracious Words = Powerful...

The Victorious God

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 21:30-31 (NIV) 30 There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord. 31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord. ...

Rare Find

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 20:6, 9 (NIV) 6 Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find? 9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without...

Rushing Ahead of God

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 19:2-3 (NIV) 2 It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way. 3 A man’s own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against...

Relationship Wisdom

Sat, 18 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 18:7, 8, 13, 17 (NIV) 7 A fool’s mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul. 8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down...

Weapon of Mass Destruction

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 17:9 (NIV) 9 He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. Today's Message weapon of...

Do a Heart Check

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 16:5-8 (NIV) 5 The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished. 6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; ...

Contentment

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 15:16-17 (NIV) 16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil. 17 Better a meal of vegetables where...

In Some Things, It's Just You and God

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 14:10 (NIV) 10 Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy. Today's Message In Some...

Taking Shortcuts?

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 13:19 (NIV) 19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. Today's Message Taking shortcuts? Let's unpack each of the statements...

Touchy, Touchy!

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 12:16 (NIV) 16 A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. Today's Message Touchy, touchy! The foolishness of our culture is easily...

Uncommon Sense

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 11:24-25 (NIV) 24 One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. 25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes...

The Weight of Your Words

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 10:10-12, 18-21 (NIV) 10 He who winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin. 11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, ...

Starting the School Year

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 9:10-12 (NIV) 10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 11 For through me your...

Are You Teachable?

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 8:32-36 (NIV) 32 "Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. 33 Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. 34...

The Flirt

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 7:13-27 (NIV) 13 She took hold of him and kissed him and with a brazen face she said: 14 "I have fellowship offerings at home; today I fulfilled my vows....

Slacker Ants

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 6:6-11 (NIV) 6 Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! 7 It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, 8 yet it stores its provisions...

Pure Love

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 5:15-23 SCRIPTURE Proverbs 5:15-23 15 Drink water from your own cistern, running water from your own well. 16 Should your springs overflow in the streets, your streams of water in...

Whole Body Scan

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 4:23-27 23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. 24 Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your...

Who Will Lead My Life?

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 3:5-10 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;...

The Secret to Success

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 2:1-9 (NIV) 1 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, 2 turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, ...

Where Do I Begin?

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 1:1-7 (NIV) The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; 3 for acquiring a disciplined and...

Passion for This People

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Romans 9:1-5 (NIV) I speak the truth in Christ--I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit-- 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed and...

The Heart of Jesus

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 23:37-39 (NIV) 37 "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were...

Hypocrisy

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 23:13-36 (NIV) 13 "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men's faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying to. 15...

Exalting Yourself?

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 23:1-12 (NIV) 1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 "The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. 3 So you must obey them and do everything they tell you. But do not do...

How Will You Be Remembered?

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Saying More than He Knew

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 11:45-53 (NIV) 45 Therefore many of the Jews who had come to visit Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, put their faith in him. 46 But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. 47...

Two Words

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 11:27-36 (NIV) 27 "Yes, Lord," she told him, "I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world." 28 And after she had said this, she...

Do You Believe This?

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 11:17-26 (NIV) 17 On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. 18 Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, 19 and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to...

The Courage of the Pessimist

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 11: 1-16 (NIV) 1 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the...

Making Friends with your Money

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 16:1-12 (NIV) 1Jesus told his disciples: "There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. 2So he called him in and asked him, 'What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your...

The Other Prodigal Son

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 15:25-32 (NIV) 25 "Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 'Your brother has...

The Father's Love

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 15:11-24 (NIV) 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long...

Think it Through

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 14:28-35 (NIV) 28 "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? 29 For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish...

Tough and Tender

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Little By Little

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 13:18-21 18 Then Jesus asked, "What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? 19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the...

When Religion Kills

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 13:10-17 (NIV) 10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. 12 When...

Limited Time Offer

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 13:6-9 (NIV) 6 Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, 'For three...

Do Only "Bad People" Need to Repent?

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 13:1-5 (NIV) 1 Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 Jesus answered, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than...

Don't Delay

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 12:54-59(NIV) 54 He said to the crowd: "When you see a cloud rising in the west, immediately you say, 'It's going to rain,' and it does. 55 And when the south wind blows, you say, 'It's going to be hot,' and it is....

Making Waves

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 12:49-53(NIV) 49 "I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is completed! 51 Do you think I came to bring...

Responsibility and Reward

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 12:41-48 41 Peter asked, "Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?" 42 The Lord answered, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them...

Are You Ready?

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 12:35-40(NIV) 35 "Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, 36 like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the...

Treasure Hunt

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 12:32-34(NIV) 32 "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a...

What Are You Running After?

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 12:22-31 (NIV) Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23 Life is more than food, and the body more...

The American Dream?

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 12:13-21 (NIV) Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." 14 Jesus replied, "Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?" 15 Then he said to...

Mission Accomplished

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 19:8-10 (NIV) But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the...

Bad Judge of Character?

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 19:1-7 (NIV) Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he...

One Question

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Greatness is Servanthood

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 10:35-45 (NIV) Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36 "What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37 They replied, "Let...

Couldn't Imagine It

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 18:31-34 (NIV) Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, "We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. 32 He will be handed over to the...

Eleventh Hour Grace

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 20:1-16 (NIV) "For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire men to work in his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his...

What is Your Treasure?

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 10:17-31 (NIV) As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 18 "Why do you call me good?" Jesus...

A Kingdom for Kids

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 10:13-16 (NIV) People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to...

Marriage is for Keeps

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 19:1-12 (NIV) When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went into the region of Judea to the other side of the Jordan. 2 Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there. 3 Some...

Trusting in Ourselves

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Don't Give Up

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 18:1-8 (NIV) Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2 He said: "In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. 3 And...

Ready to Go

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 17:22-37 (NIV) Then he said to his disciples, "The time is coming when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it. 23 Men will tell you, 'There he is!' or 'Here he is!' Do...

The Kingdom Within

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 17:20-21 (NIV) Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, 21 nor will people say, 'Here it is,'...

Thank You

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

A Wanted Man

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 11:54-57 (NIV) Therefore Jesus no longer moved about publicly among the Jews. Instead he withdrew to a region near the desert, to a village called Ephraim, where he stayed with his disciples. 55 When it was...

Dead Man Walking

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 11:37-44 (NIV) But some of them said, "Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?" 38 Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid...

Beware of the Entitlement Mentality

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 17:5-10 (NIV) The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" 6 He replied, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it...

The Reality of Sin

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Net Worth

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Tough Love

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Lost Treasure

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Loving the Lost

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

True Disciples

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 14:25-27 (NIV) Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26"If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters--yes, even his...

Come Now

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Looking Out for Others

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

What does God Want?

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Tough and Tender

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 13:31-35 (NIV) At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, "Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you. " 32 He replied, "Go tell that fox, 'I will drive out demons and heal...

Reality Check

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Willingly He Gave

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 10:17-21 (NIV) The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life--only to take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to...

TRULY COMMITTED TO US

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 10:11-16 (NIV) "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and...

The Good Shepherd and His Sheep

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 10:1-10 (NIV) "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his...

The Deity of Jesus Christ

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 9:35-41 (NIV) Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" 36 "Who is he, sir?" the man asked. "Tell me so that I may believe in him." 37...

Tell What You Know

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 9:24-34 (NIV) A second time they summoned the man who had been blind. "Give glory to God," they said. "We know this man is a sinner." 25 He replied, "Whether he is a sinner or not, I don't know. One thing I do...

Afraid to Tell the Truth

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 9:13-23 (NIV) They brought to the Pharisees the man who had been blind. 14 Now the day on which Jesus had made the mud and opened the man's eyes was a Sabbath. 15 Therefore the Pharisees also asked him how he...

Trusting in Promises

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 9:6-12 (NIV) Having said this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man's eyes. 7 "Go," he told him, "wash in the Pool of Siloam" (this word means Sent). So the man went and...

Deny or Confess?

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 12:8-12 (NIV) 8 "I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God. 9 But he who disowns me before men will be disowned before the angels of...

Fear?

Thu, 31 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 12:4-7 (NIV) 4 "I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has...

It Spreads

Wed, 30 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 12:1-3 (NIV) Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, saying: "Be on your guard against the yeast of the...

Insults or the Truth?

Tue, 29 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 11:45-54 (NIV) One of the experts in the law answered him, "Teacher, when you say these things, you insult us also." 46 Jesus replied, "And you experts in the law, woe to you, because you load people down...

Who are the Bad Guys?

Mon, 28 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 11:37-44 (NIV) When Jesus had finished speaking, a Pharisee invited him to eat with him; so he went in and reclined at the table. 38 But the Pharisee, noticing that Jesus did not first wash before the meal, was...

What's Your Eye On?

Sun, 27 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 11:33-36 (NIV) "No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead he puts it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light. 34 Your eye is the lamp of...

Use it or Lose it

Sat, 26 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 11:29-32 (NIV) As the crowds increased, Jesus said, "This is a wicked generation. It asks for a miraculous sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah. 30 For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites,...

Family Ties

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 11:27-28 (NIV) As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, "Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you." 28 He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and...

Filling a Vacuum

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 11:14-26 (NIV) Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. When the demon left, the man who had been mute spoke, and the crowd was amazed. 15 But some of them said, "By Beelzebub, the prince of demons, he is...

A Gift from a Loving Father

Wed, 23 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 11:11-13 (NIV) "Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give...

Don't Give Up

Tue, 22 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 11:5-10 (NIV) Then he said to them, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and he goes to him at midnight and says, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, 6 because a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and...

A Simple Pattern for Prayer

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 11:1-4 (NIV) One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." 2 He said to them, "When you pray,...

Martha's Syndrome

Sun, 20 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 10:38-42 (NIV) As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what...

Good Neighbor

Sat, 19 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 10:29-37 (NIV) But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" 30 In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers....

Penetrating the Heart

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 10:25-28 (NIV) On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 26 "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?" ...

Living on the Other Side

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 10:21-24 (NIV) At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them...

A Chip Off the Old Block

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 8:34-47 (NIV) Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you...

Enslaved and Unaware

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 8:30-33 (NIV) Even as he spoke, many put their faith in him. 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the...

God's Son

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 9:32-36 (NIV) 32 Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. 33 As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him,...

The Inner Circle

Sun, 13 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 9:28-31 (NIV) 28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes...

Lost and Found

Sat, 12 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 8:31-9:1 (NIV) 31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days...

Who Do You Say He Is?

Fri, 11 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 16:13-20 (NIV) 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still...

Open Eyes

Thu, 10 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 8:22-26 (NIV) 22 They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. 23 He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man's...

Open Hearts and Minds

Wed, 09 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 8:13-21 (NIV) 13 Then he left them, got back into the boat and crossed to the other side. 14 The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. 15"Be careful," Jesus...

Miracles

Tue, 08 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 16:1-4 (NIV) 1 The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. 2 He replied, "When evening comes, you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is...

Food for Thought

Mon, 07 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 8:1-9 (NIV) 1 During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and said, 2 "I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me...

Healing Power

Sun, 06 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 7:31-37 (NIV) 31 Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. 32 There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and...

Available to All

Sat, 05 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 7:24-30 (NIV) Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25In fact, as soon as she heard about him,...

Dirty

Fri, 04 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 7:20-23 (NIV) He went on: "What comes out of a man is what makes him 'unclean.' 21 For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, 22 greed, malice, deceit,...

Mistaken Identity

Thu, 03 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 7:14-19 (NIV) Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, "Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. 15 Nothing outside a man can make him 'unclean' by going into him. Rather, it is what comes out of a...

Starting Point: A Pure Heart

Wed, 02 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Nowhere Else to Go

Tue, 01 May 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 6:66-71 (NIV) From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. 67 "You do not want to leave too, do you?" Jesus asked the Twelve. 68 Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom...

Separating the Men from the Boys

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 6:60-65 (NIV) On hearing it, many of his disciples said, "This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?" 61 Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, "Does this offend you? ...

Eat and Drink

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 6:52-59 (NIV) Then the Jews began to argue sharply among themselves, "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?" 53 Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man...

Not a Human Insight

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 6:41-51 (NIV) At this the Jews began to grumble about him because he said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven." 42 They said, "Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we...

Get Out of the Boat

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 14:25-33 (NIV) During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and...

Alone with God

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 14:22-24 (NIV) Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside...

5000:1 Odds Against You

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 6:35-44 (NIV) By this time it was late in the day, so his disciples came to him. "This is a remote place," they said, "and it's already very late. 36 Send the people away so they can go to the...

Jesus Knows

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 6:30-34 (NIV) The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he...

Warning Sign

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 6:17-29 (NIV) For Herod himself had given orders to have John arrested, and he had him bound and put in prison. He did this because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married. 18 For...

A Guilty Conscience

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 6:14-16 (NIV) King Herod heard about this, for Jesus' name had become well known. Some were saying, "John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in...

He isn't Able

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 6:1-6 (NIV) Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. "Where did this man...

He is Able

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 9:27-34 (NIV) As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, "Have mercy on us, Son of David!" 28 When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, "Do...

Hope Beyond the Grave

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 5:35-43 (NIV) While Jesus was still speaking, some men came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. "Your daughter is dead," they said. "Why bother the teacher any more?" 36 Ignoring what...

Impossible Situations

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 5:21-34 (NIV) When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. 22 Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came...

Life Lessons from a Bizarre Event

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 5:11-20 (NIV) A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. 12 The demons begged Jesus, "Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them." 13 He gave them permission, and the evil spirits...

Underestimating the Power

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 5:1-10 (NIV) They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. 2 When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. 3 This man lived in the tombs, and no...

Startled by His Authority

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

The Goodness of God's Justice

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 13:47-52 (NIV) "Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then...

Your Most Prized Possession Part 2

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 13:45-46 (NIV) "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it." Today's...

Your Most Prized Possession

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 13:44 (NIV) "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field." Today's...

Going Somewhere

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 13:36-43 (NIV) Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, "Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field." 37 He answered, "The one who sowed the...

It's a Small World After All

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 13:33-35 (NIV) He told them still another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount of flour until it worked all through the dough." 34 Jesus...

Good Things Come in Small Packages

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 4:30-34 (NIV) Again he said, "What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? 31 It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the ground. ...

Wait Until the End

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat...

"All By Itself"

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Four Responses

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 4:10-25 (NIV) When he was alone, the Twelve and the others around him asked him about the parables. 11 He told them, "The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside...

Keep on Sowing

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 4:1-9 (NIV) Again Jesus began to teach by the lake. The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the...

Are You Related to Jesus?

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 3:31-35 (NIV) Then Jesus' mother and brothers arrived. Standing outside, they sent someone in to call him. 32 A crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, "Your mother and brothers are outside...

More than a Cleanup Job

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 12:43-45 (NIV) "When an evil spirit comes out of a man, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. 44 Then it says, 'I will return to the house I left.' When it arrives, it...

Can't or Won't

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 12:38-42 (NIV) Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, "Teacher, we want to see a miraculous sign from you." 39 He answered, "A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a...

Every Careless Word

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 12:33-37 (NIV) "Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit. 34 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything...

It's All True

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

The Gentleness of Jesus

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 12:15-21 (NIV) Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Many followed him, and he healed all their sick, 16 warning them not to tell who he was. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the...

Picky, Picky

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 12:1-8 (NIV) At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick some heads of grain and eat them. 2 When the Pharisees saw this, they said to...

A Place to Rest

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 11:25-30 (NIV) At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. 26 Yes,...

More is Given, More is Expected

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 11:20-24 (NIV) Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of his miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. 21 "Woe to you, Korazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! If the miracles...

Why They Call Grace Amazing

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 9:9-13 (NIV) As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10 While Jesus was having...

Bad Endings, Good Endings

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 7:21-29 (NIV) Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord,...

Learn to Discern

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 7:15-20 (NIV) "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from...

Narrow Christians

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV) "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads...

The Golden Rule

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 7:12 (NIV) So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Today's Message the golden rule Have you seen the...

The Gift-Giving Father

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 7:7-11 (NIV) "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door...

God Knows What You Need

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 6:31-34 (NIV) So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need...

Worry, Worry

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 6:25-30 (NIV) "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more...

Two, Treasures, Two Visions, Two Masters

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 6:19-24 (NIV) "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth...

Proud of Their Humility

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 6:16-18 (NIV) "When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. ...

A Model Not a Formula

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 6:9-15 (NIV) "This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your...

The Dangers of Public Prayer

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 6:5-8 (NIV) "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have...

Know Your Audience

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Retaliation

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:38-42 (NIV) "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other...

Promises, Promises

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z

A Commitment to Marriage

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:31-32 (NIV) "It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness,...

Radical Purity

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:27-30 (NIV) "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29...

"WE INTERRUPT THIS WORSHIP SERVICE..."

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:23-26 (NIV) "Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be...

Diagnosis Murder

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:21-22 (NIV) "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his...

Total Fulfillment

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:17-20 (NIV) "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not...

Not Salty Enough?

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:13 (NIV) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men" ...

In Good Company

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:12 (NIV) Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Today's Message In good company ...

Avoiding God's Blessing?

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:10 (NIV) 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Today's Message avoiding god's...

Peace in Times of War

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:9 (NIV) 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Today's Message Peace in times of war These are precarious and...

Seeing God

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:8 (NIV) 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Today's Message seeing god Throughout history, people have traveled...

Understanding Blessing

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:1-12 (NIV) Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit,...

Huility and Greatness

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:1-3 (NIV) Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit,...

Turn on the Light

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 4: 12-17 (NIV) 12 When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he returned to Galilee. 13 Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and...

In Good Company

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:12 (NIV) Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. . Today's Message In Good company ...

Avoiding God's Blessing?

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:10 (NIV) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Today's Message Avoiding God's blessing? Who would...

Peace in Times of War

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:9 (NIV) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Today's Message Peace in times of war These are precarious and dangerous days in our world....

Seeing God

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:8 (NIV) Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Today's Message Seeing God Throughout history, people have traveled thousands of...

Baptized with the Holy Spirit

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Afraid Yet Full of Joy

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

The Tomb was Secure

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Fortunate Mourners

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:4 (NIV) 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Today's Message Fortunate mourners Jesus' words seem to contradict each other....

Humility and Greatness

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Understanding Blessing

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:1-12 (NIV) 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ...

What Can He Make of You?

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

The Gentleness of Jesus

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Remember the Sabbath

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Picky, Picky

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 12:1-8 (NIV) 1 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick some heads of grain and eat them. 2 When the Pharisees saw this, they said...

Glory Hogs

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 5:41-47 (NIV) "I do not accept praise from men, 42 but I know you. I know that you do not have the love of God in your hearts. 43 I have come in my Father's name, and you do not accept me; but if someone...

Study Hard But Fail the Final?

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 5:31-40 (NIV) "If I testify about myself, my testimony is not valid. 32 There is another who testifies in my favor, and I know that his testimony about me is valid. 33 "You have sent to John and he has...

A Great Day Coming

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 5:24-30 (NIV) "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. 25 I tell you the truth, a...

Equal with God

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 5:16-23 (NIV) 16 So, because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews persecuted him. 17 Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working." 18...

Missing the Point

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 5:9-15 (NIV) 9 At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked. The day on which this took place was a Sabbath, 10 and so the Jews said to the man who had been healed, "It is the Sabbath; the...

Do You Want to Get Well?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 5:1-9 (NIV) 1 Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by...

Totally New!

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 5:33-39 (NIV) 33 They said to him, "John's disciples often fast and pray, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours go on eating and drinking." 34 Jesus answered, "Can you make the guests of...

Why They Call Grace Amazing (Part 2)

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 9:9-13 (NIV) 9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10 While Jesus was having...

Why They Call Grace Amazing

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 2:1-12 (NIV) 1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the...

Good Light

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV) 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to...

Not Salty Enough?

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

The Popular Crowd

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 6:24-26 (NIV) 24 "But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. 25 Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go...

The Incredible Worth of a Godly Woman

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 31:10-31 (NIV) 10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11 Her husband has...

Compared to God...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 30:1-6 (NIV) 1 The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an oracle: This man declared to Ithiel, ...

Disgrace and Delight

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 29:3, 15, 17 (NIV) 3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his...

Trouble

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 28:13, 14 (NIV) 13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. ...

Humility, Humility, Humility

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 27:1, 2, 6, 12, 17 (NIV) 1 Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring...

Excuses, Excuses

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 26:13-16 (NIV) 13 The sluggard says, "There is a lion in the road, a fierce lion roaming the streets!" 14 As a door turns...

Dependable Words

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 25:11-15 (NIV) 11 A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. 12 Like an earring of gold or an...

The Deadly Sin of Sloth

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 24:30-34 (NIV) 30 I went past the field of the sluggard, past the vineyard of the man who lacks judgment; 31 thorns had come up everywhere, ...

Money has Wings

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 23:4-5 (NIV) 4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. 5 Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, ...

Anger is Contagious

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 22:24-25 (NIV) 24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, 25 or you may learn his ways ...

Have a Heart

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 21:13 (NIV) 13 If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered. Today's Message Have a heart The...

Decisions You Won't Regret

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 20:9, 18, 25 (NIV) 9 Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin"? 18 Make plans by seeking advice; if you...

Missing Ingredient

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:06:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 19:2 (NIV) 2 It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way Today's Message Missing Ingredient I'm not a cook,...

Learn to Listen

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Focus on Proverbs 18:13, 17 (NIV) 13 He who answers before listening- that is his folly and his shame. 17 The first to present his case seems right, ...

Fighting Words

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Focus on Proverbs 17:9, 14, 19 (NIV) 9 He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close...

Healing or Hurting

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Focus on Proverbs 16:24, 28 (NIV) 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. 28 A perverse man...

Healthy Relationships

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Focus on Proverbs 15:1, 16-18, 20, 27, 28, 30 (NIV) 1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 16...

Notice the Needy

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 14:20, 21, 31 (NIV) 20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends. 21 He who despises his...

Are You Teachable?

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 13:1, 10, 13, 18, 20 (NIV) 1 A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. 10 Pride only...

The Power of Words

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 12:6, 13, 14, 17-19, 22, 23, 25 (NIV) Today's Message The Power of Words The words that come out of your mouth have a profound impact on the course of your entire life and on the...

Against the Grain

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:29:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 11:24-28 (NIV) 24 One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. 25 A generous man will prosper; ...

Watch Your Mouth

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 10:8, 12, 18-20, 31-32 (NIV) 8 The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin. 12 Hatred stirs up...

The Mockers and the Wise

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 9:7-12 (NIV) 7 "Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse. 8 Do not rebuke a mocker or...

It's Great to Hate

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 8:12-16 (NIV) 12 "I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion. 13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; ...

Dead End

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 7:21-27 (NIV) 21 With persuasive words she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk. 22 All at once he...

Seven Habits of Highly Offensive People

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:40:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 6:16-19 (NIV) 16 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: 17 haughty eyes,...

Why Not Sexual Sin?

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:35:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 5:7-14 (NIV) 7 Now then, my sons, listen to me; do not turn aside from what I say. 8 Keep to a path far from her,...

Put Your Whole Self In

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:28:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 4:23-27 (NIV) 23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. 24 Put away perversity from your mouth; ...

Practical Trust

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:18:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 3:5-10 (NIV) 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will...

Bad Roads

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:11:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 2:12-15 (NIV) 12 Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse, 13 who leave the straight paths to walk in dark ways, 14 who delight in doing wrong and...

New Year, New Beginning

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:23:00 Z

Today's Scripture Proverbs 1:7 (NIV) 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Today's Message NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNING Most people view the New...

He Became Like Us to Set Us Free

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:41:00 Z

Today's Scripture Hebrews 2:14-18 (NIV) 14 Since the children have flesh and blood, he [Jesus] too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death--that is, the devil-- 15 and...

God's Greatest Revelation

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:39:00 Z

Today's Scripture Hebrews 1:1-3 (NIV) In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all...

Bothers!

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:36:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philemon 1:1-21 (NIV) Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, 2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church...

How to Live in a Non-Christian Culture

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:34:00 Z

Today's Scripture Titus 3:1-15 (NIV) Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility...

Grace Teaches Godliness

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:32:00 Z

Today's Scripture Titus 2:11-15 (NIV) 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly...

Character Is Important

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:31:00 Z

Today's Scripture Titus 1:5-9 (NIV) 5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. 6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of...

Preach the Word

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:29:00 Z

Today's Scripture 2 Timothy 4:1-8 (NIV) In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the Word; be prepared in...

The Practical Word

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:26:00 Z

Today's Scripture 2 Timothy 3:14-17 (NIV) 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it 15 and how from infancy you have known the holy...

Using Clean Dishes

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:24:00 Z

Today's Scripture 2 Timothy 2:20-26 (NIV) 20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. 21 If a man cleanses himself from the...

Never Ashamed

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:22:00 Z

Today's Scripture 2 Timothy 1:8-12 (NIV) 8 So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, 9 who has saved us and called us to a...

Money Matters

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:20:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 (NIV) 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content...

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:16:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Timothy 5:1-2 (NIV) Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. ...

Counterfeits

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Timothy 4:1-8 (NIV) The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose...

The Marks of Leadership

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:09:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Timothy 3:1-7 (NIV) 1 Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate,...

Godly Leadership

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Thessalonians 2:10-13 (NIV) 10 You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who believed. 11 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his...

Checking the Pulse

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 (NIV) 4For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep...

Strategic Living

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Colossians 4:2-6 (NIV) 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I...

Dress for Success

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Colossians 3:12-17 (NIV) 12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive...

Running a Marathon

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV) 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with...

Deep Prayers

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Colossians 1:9-14 (NIV) 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and...

Keys to Peace

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians4:2-9 (NIV) 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause...

All Our Righteousness Is Garbage

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 3:1-21 (NIV) If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of...

Get an Attitude

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 2:1-11 (NIV) If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy...

A Great Start, a Glorious Finish

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Philippians 1:3-11 (NIV) 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6...

Spiritual Warfare

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Ephesians 6:10-18 (NIV) 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not...

Wise Living

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Ephesians 5:1-33 (NIV) 15 Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand...

Watch Your Mouth

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Ephesians 4:29-32 (NIV) 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not...

Unity Is Very Important

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Ephesians 4:1-6(NIV) As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make...

Expand Your Prayer List

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Ephesians 3:14-21 (NIV) 1 4 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you...

Dead, Then Made Alive

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Ephesians 2:1-10 (NIV) As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who...

The Mystery of God's Eternal Plan

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Ephesians 1:2-14 (NIV) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the...

The Law of Sowing

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:12:00 Z

Today's Scripture Galatians 6:1-18 (NIV) 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please...

Becoming A Curse For Us

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Galatians 3:6-14 6 Consider Abraham: "He believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness." 7 Understand, then, that those who believe are children of Abraham. 8 The Scripture foresaw that God would...

It's Just Not Going To Work

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Galatians 2:15-16 15 "We who are Jews by birth and not 'Gentile sinners' 16 know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we...

A Different Gospel

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture We begin the Apostle Paul’s letter to the churches in Galatia today. For short, it’s called “Galatians.” Galatians 1:1-9 Paul, an apostle--sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father,...

Keys to Experiencing God's Presence

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 13:11-14 11 Finally, brothers, good-bye. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. 13...

Our Weakness = God's Strength

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 12:1-10 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven....

Real Success

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 11:21-33 What anyone else dares to boast about--I am speaking as a fool--I also dare to boast about. 22 Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they Abraham's descendants? So am I. 23 Are...

Waging War

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 10:1-5 By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you--I, Paul, who am "timid" when face to face with you, but "bold" when away! 2 I beg you that when I come I may not have to be as bold as I expect...

Sowing and Reaping

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 9:1-11 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly...

The Missing Piece/Peace

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 8:1-9 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich...

Purified People

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. Today's Message ...

Calling 9-1-1

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:10:00 Z

Today's Scripture Psalm 91:1 1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Today's Message Calling 9-1-1 In just a few days, Americans will mark the somber...

Married To An Unbeliever?

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 6:14-18 14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15 What harmony is there between Christ and...

Run For Your Life!

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 6:18-20 18 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. 19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit,...

New Citizens Become Ambassadors

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 5:14-21 14 For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him...

Life Is Hard, But The Future Is Bright

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 4:16-18 16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory...

Whom Have You Impacted?

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 3:1-6 Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you? 2 You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by...

Triumphant March!

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 2:14-16 14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. 15 For we are to God the aroma of Christ among...

Comfort-able

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Begin a new book today, 2 Corinthians. Read chapter 1. 2 Cor. 1:3-7 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our...

Giving to the Work of the Lord

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 16:1-2 Now about the collection for God's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income,...

Looking Forward to Victory

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 15:50-58 50 I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep,...

Strengthen, Encourage, Comfort

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 14:1-5 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he...

Everything Minus Love Equals Nothing

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 13:1-13 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all...

One Body, Many Members

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 12:1-31 12 The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one...

Examine Yourself

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 11:23-32 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body,...

The Dangers of Success

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 10:1-13 For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. 2 They were all baptized into Moses in the...

All Things To All Men

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 9:19-23 19 Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like...

Love Builds Up

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 8:1-13 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2 The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. 3...

Family Matters

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Read 1 Corinthians 7 1 Cor. 7:1-15 Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good for a man not to marry. 2 But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own...

Honor God With Your Body

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Read 1 Corinthians 6 1 Cor. 6:9-11, 18-20 9 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male...

The Difference Between Sinners and Frauds

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 5:9-13 9 I have written you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people-- 10 not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In...

The Supreme Court

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Read 1 Corinthians 4 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the secret things of God. 2 Now it is required that those who have been given a...

Built To Last

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Read 1 Corinthians 3 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 (NIV) 10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he...

Not Clever, But Powerful

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Read 1 Corinthians 2 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 (NIV) When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. 2 For I resolved to know...

Subtract Division

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 (NIV) 10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united...

The Face of Evil

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Read Romans 16 Romans 16:17-20 (NIV) 17 I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from...

The Key To Unity

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Read Romans 15 Romans 15:1-7 (NIV) We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3 For...

Choices That Build Up

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Read Romans 14 Romans 14:13-23 (NIV) 13 Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way. 14 As one who is...

Five Words To Live By

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Read Romans 13 Romans 13:1-14 (NIV) 8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments, "Do not...

True Worship

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Romans 12:1-2 (NIV) 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any...

Can You Read God's Mind?

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:15:00 Z

Today's Scripture Read Romans chapter 11. Romans 11:28-36 (NIV) 28 As far as the gospel is concerned, they [the people of Israel] are enemies on your account; but as far as election is concerned, they are loved on account of...

Do-It-Yourself?

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Romans 10:1-21 (NIV) Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. 2 For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on...

A Passion for This People

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Romans 9:1-33 (NIV) 1 I speak the truth in Christ--I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit-- 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were...

Unbreakable and Inseparable

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Romans 8:28-39 (NIV) 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed...

Your Bright Future

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Romans 8:18-21 (NIV) 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed....

Follow Your Killer Instinct

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Romans 8:9-17 (NIV) 9 You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ....

The War Within

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Romans 7:14-25 (NIV) 14 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16 And if I...

Wanted: Dead or Alive

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Romans 6:8-14 (NIV) 8 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. 9 For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over...

A VIP of Scripture

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Romans 5:6-11 (NIV) 6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might...

The God Who Gives Life

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Romans 4:18-25 (NIV) 18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be." 19 Without weakening in his faith, he...

Only One Way Out

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Romans 3:19-26 (NIV) 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore no one...

In Judging Others We Judge Ourselves

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture (For the entire chapter and context, today you can read Romans 2.) Romans 2:1-4 (NIV) 1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the...

It Ain't Pretty

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture (For the entire chapter and context, today you can read Romans 1.) Romans 1:18-32 (NIV) 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who...

Not Ashamed

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture (For the entire chapter and context, today you can read Romans 1.) Romans 1:8-17 (NIV) 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the...

The Good News Is For All

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 28:23-31 (NIV) 23 They [some of the Jews in Rome] arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. From morning till evening he explained and...

But I Never Said It Would Be Easy

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Read all of Acts 27 for the entire story of Paul’s perilous journey to Rome and his eventual shipwreck. Below is a portion of the historical account by the author, Luke. Acts 27:21-44 (NIV) 21 After...

Unshakeable Confidence

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Just Who's Crazy?

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 26:19-32 (NIV) 19 "So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven. 20 First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles also, I...

Putting God on Hold

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 24:1-27 (NIV) 1 Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesarea with some of the elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor. 2 When...

The God of the Resurrection

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 23:1-35 (NIV) 6 Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadducees and the others Pharisees, called out in the Sanhedrin, "My brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. I stand on trial because of...

What Is a Witness?

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 22:1-21 (NIV) 1 "Brothers and fathers, listen now to my [Paul’s] defense." 2 When they heard him speak to them in Aramaic, they became very quiet. Then Paul said: 3 "I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of...

Ready to Die

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 21:10-14 (NIV) 10 After we had been there a number of days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. 11 Coming over to us, he took Paul's belt, tied his own hands and feet with it and said, "The Holy...

Words You Don't Forget

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 20:22-31 (NIV) 22 "And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. 23 I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and...

Destroying Darkness

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 19:11-19 (NIV) 11 God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, 12 so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits...

One Door Closes, Another One Opens

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 18:1-28 (NIV) 1 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had...

Longing for Spirituality

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 17:16-34 (NIV) 16 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17 So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks,...

Rescued from Prison

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 16:1-40 (NIV) 16 Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by...

The Case for Grace

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 15:1-11 (NIV) 1 Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the brothers: "Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved." 2 This brought Paul and...

Built to Last... Forever

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 14:21-28 (NIV) 21 They [Paul and Barnabas] preached the good news in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, 22 strengthening the disciples and...

In the People Business

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 13:1-52 1 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2 While they were...

Outnumbered, Outgunned, Outmanned

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 12:1-25 (NIV) 1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he...

Getting a Nickname

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 11:19-30 (NIV) 19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. 20 Some of them,...

The Kiss Principle

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 10:30-43 (NIV) 30 Cornelius answered: "Four days ago I was in my house praying at this hour, at three in the afternoon. Suddenly a man in shining clothes stood before me 31 and said, 'Cornelius, God has...

God Can Change Anyone

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 9:1-22 (NIV) 1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if...

A Different Way of Winning

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 8:1-40 (NIV) 1 And Saul was there, giving approval to his death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout...

Love and Truth

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 7:51-60 (NIV) 51 "You stiff-necked people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are just like your fathers: You always resist the Holy Spirit! 52 Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not...

Reaching Everybody

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 6:1-15 (NIV) 1 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily...

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 5:1-11 (NIV) 1 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2 With his wife's full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest...

Extraordinary Impact

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 4:1-37 (NIV) 1 The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were speaking to the people. 2 They were greatly disturbed because the apostles...

All They Had Was Jesus

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 3:1-10 (NIV) 1 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer--at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate...

Filled with Awe

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 2:38-47 (NIV) 38 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise...

Power From Heaven

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Acts 1:1-26 (NIV) 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the...

A Personal Savior

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 20:11-18 (NIV) 11 But Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12 and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus' body had been, one at the head and...

Power Move

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 18:39-19:16 (NIV) 39 But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release 'the king of the Jews'?" 40 They shouted back, "No, not...

Let Them Go

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 18:1-9 (NIV) 1 When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was an olive grove, and he and his disciples went into it. 2 Now...

Full Measure of Joy

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 17:13-19 (NIV) 13 "I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. 14 I have given them your word and the...

All or Nothing

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 15:5-8 (NIV) 5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a...

His Most Controversial Words?

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 14:1-7 (NIV) 1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place...

God With a Towel Around His Waist

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 13:1-11 (NIV) 1 It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them...

The Sun Melts and Hardens

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 12:37-43 (NIV) 37 Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him. 38 This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: "Lord,...

The Courage of Thomas

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

The Good Shepherd and His Sheep

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 10:1-10 (NIV) 1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd...

Why Suffering?

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 9:1-5 (NIV) 1 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" 3 "Neither this man nor his...

Jesus Claims to be the Great "I AM"

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 8:48-59 (NIV) 48 The Jews answered him, "Aren't we right in saying that you are a Samaritan and demon-possessed?" 49 "I am not possessed by a demon," said Jesus, "but I honor my Father and you...

A Chip Off the Old Block

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 8:34-47 (NIV) 34 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets...

The Bottom Line

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Message John 8:21-29 (NIV) 21 Once more Jesus said to them, "I am going away, and you will look for me, and you will die in your sin. Where I go, you cannot come." 22 This made the Jews ask, "Will he kill himself? Is...

Eat and Drink

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 6:41-59 (NIV) 41 At this the Jews began to grumble about him because he said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven." 42 They said, "Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we...

A Great Day Coming

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 5:24-30 (NIV) 24 "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. 25 I tell you the truth,...

Do You Want to Get Well?

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Seeing is Believing

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 4:46-54 (NIV) 46 Once more he visited Cana in Galilee, where he had turned the water into wine. And there was a certain royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum. 47 When this man heard that Jesus...

Even the Best of Us

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 3:1-8 (NIV) 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from...

Good Advice

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 2:1-11 (NIV) 1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus'...

The Beginning and the End

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 1:1-5 (NIV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has...

Ending with Joy and Praise

Tue, 31 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 24:50-53 (NIV) 50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. 52 Then they...

Understand the Scriptures

Mon, 30 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 24:44-49 (NIV) 44 He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms." 45...

What's a Resurrection Body?

Sun, 29 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 24:36-43 (NIV) 36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." 37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost....

Suffering Savior

Sat, 28 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As...

Weep For Yourselves

Fri, 27 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 23: 16-31 (NIV) 16 As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. 27 A large number of people...

Pleased to Meet You, Jesus

Thu, 26 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 23:6-12 (NIV) 6 On hearing this, Pilate asked if the man was a Galilean. 7 When he learned that Jesus was under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time. ...

Bold Claims

Wed, 25 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 22:66-71 (NIV) 66 At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and teachers of the law, met together, and Jesus was led before them. 67 "If you are the Christ," they...

The Passover Lamb Had to be Sacrificed

Tue, 24 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 22:7-13 (NIV) 7 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. 8 Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover." ...

The Sins of Judas

Mon, 23 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 22:3-6 (NIV) 3 Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. 4 And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might...

Narrow Christians

Sun, 22 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV) 13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that...

Learn to Discern

Sat, 21 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 7:15-20 (NIV) 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes...

Bittersweet

Fri, 20 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 19:36-44 (NIV) 36 As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road. 37 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began...

Following the Father's Plan

Thu, 19 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 19:28-35 (NIV) 28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,...

Seek the Lost

Wed, 18 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 19:8-10 (NIV) 8 But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four...

Bad Judge of Character

Tue, 17 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 19:1-7 (NIV) 1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a...

Couldn't Imagine It

Mon, 16 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 18:31-34 (NIV) 31 Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, "We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. 32 He will be...

Do-It-Yourself Righteousness

Sun, 15 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 18:9-14 (NIV) 9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10 "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the...

One Out of Ten

Sat, 14 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 17:11-19 (NIV) 11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance ...

Forgotten Our Place

Fri, 13 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 17:7-10 (NIV) 7 "Suppose one of you had a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Would he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, 'Come along now and sit down to eat'? 8 Would he not...

Net Worth

Thu, 12 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 16:19-31 (NIV) 19 "There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat...

The Reality of Sin

Wed, 11 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 17:1-4 (NIV) 1 Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2 It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea...

Tough Love

Tue, 10 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 16:13-18 (NIV) " 13 No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money." ...

Use Your Money to Gain Your Friends

Mon, 09 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 16:1-12 (NIV) 1 Jesus told his disciples: "There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. 2 So he called him in and asked him, 'What is this I hear about you? Give an...

A Study in Contrasts

Sun, 08 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

The Father's Heart

Sat, 07 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 15:11-24 (NIV) 11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. ...

Lost Treasure

Fri, 06 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 15:8-10 (NIV) “ 8 Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it, she calls...

Loving the Lost

Thu, 05 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 15:1-7 (NIV) 1 Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” ...

How Should Christians Respond to the Death of Osama bin Laden?

Wed, 04 May 2011 19:58:00 Z

A Note from Pastor Quintin Many have asked, "How should Christians respond to the death of Osama bin Laden? Is it right to celebrate? Or should we have a different response?" My own take is that in a situation like this, we...

Count the Cost

Wed, 04 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 14:28-35 (NIV) 28 ”Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? 29 For if he lays the foundation and is not...

True Disciples

Tue, 03 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 14:25-27 (NIV) 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 ”If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and...

Come Now

Mon, 02 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 14:15-24 (NIV) 15 When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, "Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God." 16 Jesus replied: "A certain man was...

Looking Out for Others

Sun, 01 May 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 14:7-14 (NIV) 7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 "When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a...

What Does God Want?

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 14:1-6 (NIV) 1 One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. 2 There in front of him was a man suffering from dropsy. 3 Jesus asked...

Tough and Tender

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 13:31-35 (NIV) 31 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, "Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you." 32 He replied, "Go tell that fox, 'I will drive...

Reality Check

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 13:22-30 (NIV) 22 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, "Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?" He said to...

Big Things Come in Small Packages

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 13:18-21 (NIV) 18 Then Jesus asked, "What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? 19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree,...

Man-Made Rules or God-Made People?

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Grace Period

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

When Bad Things Happen to People

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Peace on Earth

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 12:49-53 (NIV) 49 "I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is completed! 51 Do you think I...

Be Ready

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 12:35-40 (NIV) 35 "Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, 36 like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately...

What Is Life About?

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 12:15-21 (NIV) 15 Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." 16 And he told them this...

What Are You Focused On?

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 11:34-36 (NIV) 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are bad, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that...

Who is My Neighbor?

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 26 "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How...

The Greatest

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 9:46-48 (NIV) 46 An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. 47 Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him. 48 Then he...

God's Son

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

The Inner Circle

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Everybody Helping

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 8:1-3 (NIV) 1 After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been cured...

Simon Says

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 7:36-50 (NIV) 36 Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee's house and reclined at the table. 37 When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town...

Some People You Just Can't Please

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 7:29-35 (NIV) 29 (All the people, even the tax collectors, when they heard Jesus' words, acknowledged that God's way was right, because they had been baptized by John. 30 But the Pharisees and experts...

Expecting Someone Else?

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 7:18-28 (NIV) 18 John's disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, 19 he sent them to the Lord to ask, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?" 20...

Stronger Than Death

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 7:11-17 (NIV) 11 Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. 12 As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out--the only son of...

Deserving or Undeserving

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 7:1-10 (NIV) 1 When Jesus had finished saying all this in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2 There a centurion's servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to...

Measuring Up

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 6:37-42 (NIV) 37 "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure,...

Dealing with Your Enemies

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 6:27-36 (NIV) 27 But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek,...

The Popular Crowd

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 6:24-26 (NIV) 24 But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. 25 Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh...

Totally New!

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Absolute Power

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 5:1-11 (NIV) 1 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2 he saw at the water's edge two boats, left there by the...

Absolute Power

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 4:38-41 (NIV) 38 Jesus left the synagogue and went to the home of Simon. Now Simon's mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Jesus to help her. 39 So he bent over her and...

Repentance is About Real Life

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 3:1-14 (NIV) 1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar–when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and...

In the Father's House

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:41-52 (NIV) 41 Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. 43 After the Feast was...

Fall or Rise

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:21-35 (NIV) 21On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. 22When the time of their purification...

I Am the Lord's Servant

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:26-38 (NIV) 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was...

Totally Unexpected

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 16:1-7 (NIV) 1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus' body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week,...

Forsaken For You

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 15:33-34 (NIV) 33 At the sixth hour darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”–which means, “My...

God in the Hands of Angry Sinners

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 15:21-32 (NIV) 21 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. 22 They brought Jesus to...

We Want the Murderer!

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 15:6-15 (NIV) 6 Now it was the custom at the Feast to release a prisoner whom the people requested. 7 A man called Barabbas was in prison with the insurrectionists who had committed murder in the...

Jesus Knew His Place

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 14:61-62 (NIV) 61 But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?" 62 "I am," said Jesus. "And you will see the Son...

The Perfect Attitude in Prayer

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 14:35-36 (NIV) 35 Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. 36 "Abba, Father," he said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup from...

Better Off Never Born

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 14:18-21 (NIV) 18 While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me--one who is eating with me." 19 They were saddened, and one by one they...

How Will You Be Remembered?

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 14:3-9 (NIV) 3 While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke...

The Measure of a Gift

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 12:41-44 (NIV) 41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a...

The Law of Love

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 12:28-34 (NIV) 28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" ...

Life After Death

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 12:18-27 (NIV) 18 Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him with a question. 19 "Teacher," they said, "Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies and leaves a wife but...

The Right Image

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 12:13-17 (NIV) 13 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. 14 They came to him and said, "Teacher, we know you are a man of integrity. You aren't swayed by...

Don't Play Games with God

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 11:27-33 (NIV) 27 They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him. 28 "By what authority are you...

No Obstacle Too Big For God

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 11:20-25 (NIV) 20 In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. 21 Peter remembered and said to Jesus, "Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!" 22...

Is Everybody Welcome?

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 11:12-19 (NIV) 12 The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing...

Here to Help

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 10:46-52 (NIV) 46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the...

God's Design for Marriage

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 10:2-12 (NIV) 2 Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?" 3 "What did Moses command you?" he replied. 4 They said, "Moses permitted...

The Cross is Not Just for Jesus

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 8:34-38 (NIV) 34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35 For whoever wants to save...

An Easier Way

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 8:31-33 (NIV) 31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three...

Who is Jesus?

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 8:27-29 (NIV) 27 Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, "Who do people say I am?" 28 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say...

The Dirt is on the Inside

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 7:14-23 (NIV) 14 Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. 15 Nothing outside a man can make him ‘unclean’ by going into him. Rather, it is what comes...

When Tradition Trumps God

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 7:1-12 (NIV) 1 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and 2 saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were "unclean," that is,...

Tough Crowd

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 6:1-4 (NIV) 1 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. "Where did...

Who Touched Me?

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 5:25-34 (NIV) 25 And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. 26 She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting...

Startled By His Authority

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 4:35-41 (NIV) 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other...

All By Itself

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 4:26-29 (NIV) 26 He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not...

Small Beginnings

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 4:30-32 (NIV) 30 Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? 31 It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the...

Related to Jesus

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 3:31-35 (NIV) 31 Then Jesus' mother and brothers arrived. Standing outside, they sent someone in to call him. 32 A crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, “Your mother and brothers are outside...

Do Ask, Don't Tell

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 3:7-12 (NIV) 7 Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the lake, and a large crowd from Galilee followed. 8 When they heard all he was doing, many people came to him from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, and the...

What Can He Make of You?

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 3:13-19 (NIV) 13 Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve--designating them apostles--that they might be with him and that he...

Remember the Sabbath

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 3:1-6 (NIV) 1 Another time he went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. 2 Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would...

Why They Call Grace Amazing

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Touching the Untouchable

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 1:40-45 (NIV) 40 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." 41 Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man....

Everyone is Looking for You

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 1:35-39 (NIV) 35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37...

Right Here, Right Now

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 1:16-20 (NIV) 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make...

Baptized with the Holy Spirit

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 1:1-8 (NIV) 1 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will...

Afraid Yet Full of Joy

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 28:1-10 (NIV) 1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord...

The Tomb Was Secure

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 27:62-66 (NIV) 62 The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. 63 "Sir," they said, "we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said,...

It's All True

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 27:45-54 (NIV) 45 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. 46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which...

He Humbled Himself

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 27:28-31 (NIV) 28 They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, 29 and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand and knelt in front of...

Give Us the Murderer

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 27:15-26 (NIV) 15 Now it was the governor's custom at the Feast to release a prisoner chosen by the crowd. 16 At that time they had a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas. 17 So when the crowd...

Following at a Distance

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 26:58-74 (NIV) 58 But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. He entered and sat down with the guards to see the outcome. 59 The chief priests and the...

Overwhelmed with Sorrow

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 26:36-46 (NIV) 36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along...

Not Me!

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 26:31-35 (NIV) 31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “ ‘I will strike the shepherd, ...

Your Soul for Thirty Coins

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 26:14-16 (NIV) 14 Then one of the Twelve–the one called Judas Iscariot–went to the chief priests 15 and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” So they counted out for him...

How Will You Be Remembered?

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 26:6-13 (NIV) 6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he...

Doing Something For Jesus

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 25:31-40 (NIV) 31 When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will...

You Can't Know But You Can Be Ready

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 24:36-39 (NIV) 36 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of...

That Day

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 24:30-31 (NIV) 30 At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power...

Inside Out

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 23:25-28 (NIV) 25 Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. 26 Blind Pharisee!...

Motives are Everything

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 23:5-7 (NIV) 5 Everything they do is done for men to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long; 6 they love the place of honor at banquets and the most...

Do What They Say, Not What They Do

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 23:1-4 (NIV) 1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 "The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. 3 So you must obey them and do everything they tell you. But do...

Top Two

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 22:34-40 (NIV) 34 Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 "Teacher, which is the greatest...

What Kind of King?

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 21:1-11 (NIV) 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find...

Me Last!

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 20:20-28 (NIV) 20 Then the mother of Zebedee's sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. 21 "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two...

Unthinkable But True

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 20:17-19 (NIV) 17 Now as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside and said to them, 18 "We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the...

It's Hard to Be Rich

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 19:16-26 (NIV) 16 Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17 "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who...

Lord of the Rings

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 19:1-6 (NIV) 1 When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went into the region of Judea to the other side of the Jordan. 2 Large crowds followed him, and he healed them...

How Soon We Forget

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 18:21-25 (NIV) 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" 22 Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven...

Your First Move

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 18:15-17 (NIV) 15 If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen,...

Defining True Greatness

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 18:1-4 (NIV) 1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" 2 He called a little child and had him stand among them. 3 And he said: "I tell...

Move Mountains

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 17:14-20 (NIV) 14 When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. 15 "Lord, have mercy on my son," he said. "He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into...

Take Up the Cross

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 16:24-27 (NIV) 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but...

Bypass the Suffering?

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 16:21-23 (NIV) 21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and...

Revealed by God

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Rules or Relationships

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 15:1-11 (NIV) 1 Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, 2 "Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands before they...

Get Out of the Boat

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 14:22-33 (NIV) 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a...

The Cost of Discipleship

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 14:1-12 (NIV) 1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus, 2 and he said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are...

There's No Place Like Home

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 13:53-58 (NIV) 53 When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there. 54 Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get...

Priceless

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 13:44-46 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45...

Look at your Heart

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 13:3-8, 18-23 (NIV) 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it...

Related to Jesus Christ?

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 12:46-50 (NIV) 46 While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. 47 Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak...

Doing Good is Always Right

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 12:9-14 (NIV) 9 Going on from that place, he went into their synagogue, 10 and a man with a shriveled hand was there. Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, they asked him, "Is it lawful to heal on...

Rest for the Weary

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest...

Don't Be Afraid of Your Opponents

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 10:28-33 (NIV) 28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a...

Jesus Heals Paralytic

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 9:1-8 (NIV) 1 Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. 2 Some men brought to him a paralytic, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take...

Bigger Than The Storm

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 8: 23-27 (NIV) 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. ...

The Answer

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 8:1-4; 14-17 (NIV) 1 When he came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. 2 A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me...

Empty Claims

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 7:21-23 (NIV) 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord,...

Steps in Helping Others

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 7:1-5 (NIV) 1 Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you . 3 “Why do you...

Eye Exam

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 6:22-24; 33 (NIV) 22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. 23 But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then...

Hidden Treasure

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV) 19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth...

Character on Parade?

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 6:1-4 (NIV) 1Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2"So when you give to the needy, do...

Giving Your Word

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:33-37 (NIV) 33 Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either...

Neglected Priority

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 5:20-24 (NIV) 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. 21 "You...

Go Fish

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 4:18-19 (NIV) " 18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers; Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19...

Attach and Counter Attack

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 4:8-10 (NIV) " 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 "All this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow down and worship...

Immersed in the Spirit

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 3:11-17 (NIV) " 11 I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire....

It All Starts with Repentance

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 3:1-6 (NIV) " 1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." 3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet...

Repentance Shows Itself in the Practical

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 3:7-14 (NIV) 7 John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? 8 Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to...

Building a Road

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Mark 1:1-6 (NIV) 1 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"-- 3...

Fully Human

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:51-52 (NIV) 51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men. ...

An Extraordinary Young Man

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:41-50 (NIV) 41 Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. 43 After the Feast was over, while...

Rejected

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 2:16-18 (NIV) 16 When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in...

Quiet Leader

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 2:19-23 (NIV) 19 After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt 20 and said, "Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to...

A Place of Safety

Sat, 25 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 2:13-15 (NIV) 13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going...

Why They Were Wise, Part Two

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 2:9-12 (NIV) 9 After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star,...

Why They Were Wise

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 2:1-8 (NIV) 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star...

Speak Up

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:36-40 (NIV) 36 There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 and then was a widow until...

You Stand or Fall on Jesus

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:25-35 (NIV) 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 It had been revealed to him by...

Obedient

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:21-24 (NIV) 21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. 22 When the time of their purification according to the...

Tell What You Know

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:15-20 (NIV) 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." 16 So they...

Your Source of Joy

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:8-14 (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and...

Humble from Day One

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:6-7 (NIV) 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them...

History is His Story

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 2:1-5 (NIV) 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And...

What's In A Name?

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 1:20-25 (NIV) 20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in...

Why a Virgin Birth?

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 1:18-19 (NIV) 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy...

Take Time to Praise

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:67-80 (NIV) 67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: 68 "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,because he has come and has redeemed his people. 69 He has raised up a...

God Has a Plan

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:57-66 (NIV) 57 When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son. 58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy. 59 On the eighth...

Magnify the Lord

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:46-56 (NIV) 46 And Mary said:"My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.From now on all generations will call me...

New Territory

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:39-45 (NIV) 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby...

The Lord's Servant

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:34-38 (NIV) 34 "How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?" 35 The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one...

The Never-Ending Kingdom

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:26-33 (NIV) 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was...

Power + Compassion = An Unbeatable Combination

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:21-25 (NIV) 21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple. 22 When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in...

Impossible?

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:5-20 (NIV) 5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. 6 Both of them were...

The Family Tree

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 1:1-17 (NIV) 1A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham: 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of...

God and Man

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 1:14-18 (NIV) 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 John testifies concerning him....

You Belong

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 1:6-13 (NIV) 6 There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he...

The Beginning and the End

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z

A Solid Foundation

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Luke 1:1-4 (NIV) 1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses...

Understand the Scriptures

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:01:00 Z

Final Instructions

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV) 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and...

Important Details

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 21:20-25 (NIV) 20 Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, "Lord, who is going to betray you?") ...

Forgiven and Restored

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 18:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 21:15-19 (NIV) 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed...

It is the Lord

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 21:7-14 (NIV) 7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, "It is the Lord," he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off)...

Got Fish?

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 21:1-6 (NIV) 1 Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias. It happened this way: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee,...

Stop Doubting and Believe

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:01:00 Z

Today's Scripture John 20:24-31 (NIV) 24 Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I...

What's a Resurrection Body?

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 36While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." 37They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. 38He said to them, "Why are you troubled,...

Suffering Savior

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15As they talked and discussed these things...

Holes in Their Testimony

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. 12When the chief priests had met with the elders and devised a plan, they gave the...

The Odd Couple

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10Then Jesus said...

A Personal Savior

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture But Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus' body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. 13They asked her,...

Evidence at the Scene

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one...

Surprise at Sunset

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus' body. 2Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their...

You Can't Keep a Good Man Down

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. 63"Sir," they said, "we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, 'After three days I will rise again.'...

Dead and Buried

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jews. With Pilate's permission, he came and took the body away. 39He was accompanied by...

An Extraordinary Happening

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. 52The tombs broke open and the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. 53They came...

God-Forsaken

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. 46About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" 47When...

"He Can't Save Himself"

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots. 36And sitting down, they kept watch over him there. 37Above his head they placed the written charge against him: this is jesus, the king of the...

Weep for Yourselves

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. 27A large number of people followed him, including women who...

The Humiliation of Christ

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture The soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called together the whole company of soldiers. 17They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him. 18And...

Power Move

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release 'the king of the Jews'?" 40They shouted back, "No, not him! Give us Barabbas!" Now Barabbas had taken part...

Pleased to Meet You, Jesus

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture On hearing this, Pilate asked if the man was a Galilean. 7When he learned that Jesus was under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time. 8When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly...

What Is Truth?

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Then the Jews led Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness the Jews did not enter the palace; they wanted to be able to eat the Passover....

Sorrow That Goes Nowhere

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 13:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders. 4"I have sinned," he said, "for I have betrayed...

Bold Claims

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and teachers of the law, met together, and Jesus was led before them. 67"If you are the Christ," they said, "tell us." Jesus answered, "If I...

Low Point

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came by. 67When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked closely at him. "You also were with that Nazarene, Jesus," she said. 68But he...

Taking Sides

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture They took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders and teachers of the law came together. 54Peter followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. There he sat with the guards...

Which is Worse?

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They bound him 13and brought him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. 14Caiaphas...

He Went Willingly

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 13:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: "The one I kiss is the man; arrest him." 49Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed him. 50Jesus replied, "Friend, do what you came for." Then...

He Knew the Place

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 1When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was an olive grove, and he and his disciples went into it. 2Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the...

Overwhelming Reality

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 32They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." 33He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. 34"My soul is...

Not As Strong As We Think We Are

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 26When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 27"You will all fall away," Jesus told them, "for it is written: " 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.' 28But after I have...

THE MOST OVERLOOKED STRATEGY FOR EVANGELISM

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 22I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: 23I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even...

Jesus Prayed for You 2000 Years Ago

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture 20"My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the...

Sent Into the World

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:18:00 Z

Today's Scripture 13"I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. 14I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not...

The Spirit's Work

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture "I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. 13But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell...

We're Never Alone

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture "Now I am going to him who sent me, yet none of you asks me, 'Where are you going?' 6Because I have said these things, you are filled with grief. 7But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless...

Human Sacrifice as Worship

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture "When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me. 27And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning....

Hate Without Reason

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 05:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture "This is my command: Love each other. 18"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have...

Love Each Other

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 05:00:00 Z

Today's Scripture "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. 11I have told you this so...

All or Nothing

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:16:00 Z

Today's Scripture "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers;...