The place of crucifixion was near a garden, where there was a new tomb, never used before. John 19:41 To read today’s portion of scripture, you can purchase The One Year Bible or find the following in your Bible: 2 Samuel 17:1-29 John 19:23-42 Psalm 119:129-152 Proverbs 16:12-13 I’ve been to Israel three times, and I’m longing for a fourth … and a fifth. To tell you the truth, I would move there in one heartbeat if the opportunity ever presented itself. I love the people, the land, the sights and sounds and smells. I love standing on ground that hosted the most vital scenes in all of history —…

“My own son is trying to kill me. Doesn’t this relative of Saul have even more reason to do so? Leave him alone and let him curse, for the Lord has told him to do it. And perhaps the Lord will see that I am being wronged and will bless me because of these curses today.” 2 Samuel 16:11-12 To read today’s portion of scripture, you can purchase The One Year Bible or find the following in your Bible: 2 Samuel 15:23-16:23 John 18:25-19:22 Psalm 119:113-128 Proverbs 16:10-11 I’m both fascinated and challenged by David’s reaction to the hateful treatment he received from Shimei. Because most of us probably wouldn’t…

We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 To read today’s portion of scripture, you can purchase The One Year Bible or find the following in your Bible: 2 Samuel 14:1-15:22 John 18:1-24 Psalm 119:97-112 Proverbs 16:8-9 I once had a conversation about this verse with another woman. She didn’t like it. She told me it made her feel like she had no choice in the matter; God was going to have His way no matter how she felt about it. I had to disagree with her. This verse has proven to be true in my life over and over, and all I have to…