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  • February 17, 2025

    February 17th, 2025

    Monday – Gospels

    Reading – John 8

    Highlight Verse:

    “Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.””
    ‭‭John‬ ‭8‬:‭12‬ ‭NLT‬‬

    Have you ever tried walking in utter darkness?

    Pretty trippy – literally.

    We rarely find ourselves in complete darkness anymore. Our world has so much light pollution that, if we let our eyes adjust, we can usually see enough to get where we need to go.

    But sometimes the light isn’t clear.

    One late night, I, a young adult at the time, was driving home just outside of Fresno, California.

    The Central Valley’s famous tule fog had rolled in. The glow of the head lights was just that – a glow. I couldn’t even see the road.

    Fortunately, the car I was driving was a former police car with a spotlight. I focused the spotlight on the center-line next to the car and leaned so I could see it as I drove painfully slowly.

    The fog lessened as I reached town but that was the scariest drive of my young life.

    God’s Word and the Holy Spirit will always shine a spiritual light to guide us, but sometimes our lives can get so messed up that it is impossible to see the road ahead.

    In those times, we need to look on what is immediately ahead, focusing His light on that path before we can find our way to the open road.

    Whether you can see your path ahead for miles or can barely make out the center-line, make sure you use the light of the Word and the Holy Spirit to guide your way.

    Have you had any experiences you’d like to share about having a tough time seeing?
    Where has shining God’s light on your path helped you in the past?

  • February 16, 2025

    February 16th, 2025

    Sunday – Poetry

    Reading – Psalms 19-21

    Highlight Verse:
    “The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.”
    ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭19‬:‭1‬ ‭NLT‬‬

    I already wrote about God being the Creator.

    But why did God put so much beauty in the world?

    If you look outside in much of the country right now, you will see a landscape beautifully softened by a mantle of snow.

    If it is nighttime when you read this, step outside and gaze at the stars (if they are visible). Take a moment to take them all in and be in awe of their majestic beauty.

    Then step back inside and look at your loved ones, intricately beautiful in body and soul.

    Put your favorite music on and let it’s sonic beauty move you.

    Take a look at your favorite painting and soak in the art.

    Then read your favorite Psalm and let the words take you heavenward.

    Do you want to know why I think God created such beauty and enables our artists of every type to create yet more beauty?

    I believe it is because He enjoys it. Beauty gives God joy!

    Let it give you joy as well. Then let that joy lead you to create more beauty!

    What is the most beautiful sight in the world to you?
    What is the most beautiful music to listen to?

  • February 15, 2025

    February 15th, 2025

    Saturday – Open Topic

    Reading – Matthew 1:18-25

    Highlight Verse:

    “When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife.”
    ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1‬:‭24‬ ‭NLT‬‬

    I wrote yesterday about the Great Romance of God wooing His people.

    While the Great Romance is between God and mankind, that doesn’t mean that God didn’t care about human romance.

    The Bible is full of stories of romantic love.

    From Jacob laboring for 14 years for his true love, to Boaz honoring Ruth’s devotion, to nearly erotic poetry, the Bible reflects the eternal pursuit of love.

    One seemingly insignificant story had everlasting impact.

    Teenage Mary was engaged to marry Joseph.

    When Joseph found out she was pregnant, he planned to be nice and quietly back out of the engagement.

    God filled him in on the virgin birth and from then on, he was all in.

    Joseph effectively gave up his reputation, his livelihood, and his home to keep his wife and family safe.

    That is true love.

    I was brought up to think that love was all about feelings. Nearly every song, book, movie, and TV show reinforced that.

    While feelings are good, love is really about commitment.

    It’s about sticking it out through the tough times, staying true to your vows, and doing what it takes inspire that commitment in your spouse.

    Joseph’s true love made the Great Romance possible.

    What part do you want your romance play in the Great Romance?
    What will you do today to show or improve your commitment?

  • February 14, 2025

    February 14th, 2025

    Friday – Prophets

    Reading – Isaiah 19-21

    Highlight Verse:

    “In that day there will be an altar to the Lord in the heart of Egypt, and there will be a monument to the Lord at its border.”
    ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭19‬:‭19‬ ‭NLT‬‬

    First off, for all you hopeless romantics looking for a romantic reading, sorry.

    I scoured today’s reading and found nothing that we would call romantic.

    That is unless we think along the lines of what author Ted Dekker called “The Great Romance” in his “Circle Series” of novels.

    In that case,

    The Great Romance is the story of God wooing His creation to find life in Him.

    In today’s highlight verse, Isaiah prophesied that Romance coming to Egypt.

    It came true!

    In the 2nd century BC, during the Maccabean revolt in Israel, the priests were forced to flee to Egypt. They brought with them the practice of worship and sacrifice. Many in Egypt came to worship God, laying the spiritual foundation for the Coptic Church to follow after Christ’s sacrifice.

    It was likely to the same area that Joseph, Mary, and Jesus fled.

    The Coptic Church, founded by Mark the Evangelist in 42AD is likely the oldest Christian group still in existence today.

    And Isaiah saw it coming.

    Does it surprise you that Isaiah’s prophecies came true in such a profound way?
    What other prophecies in today’s reading caught your eye? Why?

  • February 13, 2025

    February 13th, 2025

    Thursday – Letters

    Reading – Romans 7

    Highlight Verse:

    “But now we have been released from the law, for we died to it and are no longer captive to its power. Now we can serve God, not in the old way of obeying the letter of the law, but in the new way of living in the Spirit.”
    ‭‭Romans‬ ‭7‬:‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬

    When I was little, I learned to be a good boy. I followed the rules because God and Santa were watching, not to mention my parents.

    I knew I wasn’t perfect but I figured if I could be better than other people, God would accept me.

    Maybe God would even love me if I behaved well enough.

    That’s not love, that’s military discipline.

    God isn’t a drill sargent, He is our Father.

    More precisely, our Daddy. (Romans 8:13 – “Abba”)

    He shows us the best way to live.

    When we don’t do as he shows us, He welcomes us back to the right path, guiding us with mercy and grace.

    He even gave us His Holy Spirit to leads us in ways that mere words could not.

    Yes, we struggle with staying on the right track. Read on in the chapter. Even Paul struggled.

    But then Paul tells us who will save us from the wrong path.

    “The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord.” – Romans 7:24

    Have you ever tried to win God’s favor by what you did and didn’t do?
    How did you find out that God is your Daddy instead of your drill sargent?

  • February 12, 2025

    February 12th, 2025

    Wednesday – History

    Reading – Joshua 19-21

    Highlight Verse:

    ““Now tell the Israelites to designate the cities of refuge, as I instructed Moses.”
    ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭20‬:‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

    The word “refuge” appears more than 40 times in the Bible.

    These cities of refuge are a precursor to the concept of God being a refuge to those in need.

    If you accidentally killed someone in those days, you were in desperate need for a refuge. Your mistakes opened you to the distinct possibility of death at the hands of an avenger.

    God made provision for refuge for people who had accidentally killed someone.

    God provided refuge for David when he was pursued by Saul.

    Isaiah declares the Messiah as a refuge from the storm.

    Then Jesus provided our refuge from the penalty of our sin.

    The Cities of Refuge give us a beautiful picture of the mercy to come when God sent His Son to be our refuge from sin.

    What are your thoughts on the Cities of Refuge?
    What would your thoughts be if you had accidentally killed someone during the time of the Cities of Refuge?

  • January 11, 2025

    February 11th, 2025

    Tuesday – Pentateuch

    Reading – Genesis 9

    “I have placed my rainbow in the clouds. It is the sign of my covenant with you and with all the earth.
    Noah lived another 350 years after the great flood. He lived 950 years, and then he died.”
    ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭9‬:‭13‬, ‭28‬-‭29‬ ‭NLT‬‬

    I’m a bit under the weather today so I am turning this over to you.

    In today’s chapter, which verse stands out to you. You can chose one of the highlight verses above or another.

    Why does the verse you chose stand out?
    What questions does it raise?
    How does it apply to your life today?

  • February 10, 2025

    February 10th, 2025

    Monday – Gospels

    Reading – John 7

    Highlight Verse:

    “You can’t become famous if you hide like this! If you can do such wonderful things, show yourself to the world!” For even his brothers didn’t believe in him.”
    ‭‭John‬ ‭7‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

    Have you ever gotten advice from someone who really didn’t understand God’s call on your life?

    I have.

    I haven’t always dealt with it as gracefully as Jesus did.

    He didn’t argue with His brothers. He graciously explained that it wasn’t His time yet.

    Then He went at the time the Father had appointed for Him to go.

    We can explain to those who do not understand what our calling is about. But we cannot expect them to fully grasp it.

    Regardless, we must follow God’s calling.

    Have you had those who called you foolish for following God’s call on your life?
    How did you respond?

  • February 9, 2025

    February 9th, 2025

    Sunday – Poetry

    Reading – Psalms 17-18

    Highlight Verse:

    “But in my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears.”
    ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭18‬:‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬

    When I moved to Colorado, my van’s engine self destructed around 10pm on a Friday night, 10 miles from the nearest exit on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, in the rain, with temperatures around freezing. And I was nearly broke.

    None of that can truly compare with David being pursued by Saul. I didn’t fear for my life.

    But I was in distress.

    My prayers that night sounded something like, “God, I’ve got nothing. I hand it all over to you.”

    I truly believe that divine intervention provided the mechanic, the engine, and the funds to get the van fixed and get me to my new life in Colorado. He even threw in four days of much needed rest.

    I was moving to be able to stay near my then 7-year-old daughter and to be the dad she needed.

    To me, that role was as important as life itself. God honored that and answered my prayers.

    I can relate to David’s thankfulness to the God who answers desperate prayers.

    What desperate prayers have you seen answered?
    Did that change your attitude toward God?

  • February 8, 2025

    February 8th, 2025

    Saturday – Open Topic

    Reading – Luke 14:1-24

    Highlight Verse:
    “Then he turned to his host. “When you put on a luncheon or a banquet,” he said, “don’t invite your friends, brothers, relatives, and rich neighbors. For they will invite you back, and that will be your only reward. Instead, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. Then at the resurrection of the righteous, God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you.””
    ‭‭Luke‬ ‭14‬:‭12‬-‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

    If you ever want to see pure, unrestrained joy, volunteer at a Night to Shine (or attend if you have special needs).

    Last night was the 10th annual Night to Shine, a prom event for people with special needs.

    People with physical and mental challenges are often overlooked. In some parts of the world, they are actively shunned.

    Night to Shine reverses that, shining a positive light on people with special needs; crowning them as Kings and Queens in God’s eyes.

    Jesus taught in today’s verse that people with special needs should be included in celebration.

    When Jesus encountered those with special needs, He listened to them, touched them, and healed them.

    We should do no less.

    How do you show respect and honor to people with special needs?
    What can you do to invite those with special needs to your celebrations?

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