Didn’t our hearts burn within us as He talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us? Luke 24:32 To read today's portion of scripture, you can purchase The One Year Bible (paid link) or find the following in your Bible: Judges 9:22-10:18 Luke 24:13-53 Psalm 100:1-5 Proverbs 14:11-12 We don’t know the names of the two men traveling that seven-mile road between Jerusalem and Emmaeus, and I’m grateful for that. It means that Jesus doesn’t limit His love or attention to just the ... continue reading...
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One Year Bible: April 28
The heart knows its own bitterness. Proverbs 14:10 To read today's portion of scripture, you can purchase The One Year Bible (paid link) or find the following in your Bible: Judges 8:18-9:21Luke 23:44-24:12Psalm 99:1-9Proverbs 14:9-10 Craig was only twelve, but that was two years more living than I had under my belt, so naturally I believed him. "I know why that old German lady is crazy," he told my cousin and me, gesturing to the house next to his. His was ... continue reading...
One Year Bible: April 26
Then Gideon said to God, “If you are truly going to use me to rescue Israel as you promised, prove it to me ... Judges 6:36 To read today's portion of scripture, you can purchase The One Year Bible (paid link) or find the following in your Bible: Judges 6:1-40 Luke 22:54-23:12 Psalm 95:1-96:13 Proverbs 14:5-6 Was Gideon wrong to ask God for proof of His promise? My answer is no. God’s shoulders are big, and He’s simply not offended when we reach for that kind of interaction with Him. In ... continue reading...
One Year Bible: April 24
Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands Proverbs 14:1 To read today's portion of scripture, you can purchase The One Year Bible (paid link) or find the following in your Bible: Judges 2:10-3:31 Luke 22:14-34 Psalm 92:1-93:5 Proverbs 14:1-2 Something I witnessed long ago, and which has come back to me over and over. Dave officiated at a memorial yesterday for a woman from our church. Patsy was 71, a hard-worker, the possessor of a great sense ... continue reading...
One Year Bible: April 22
Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren Proverbs 13:22 To read today's portion of scripture, you can purchase The One Year Bible (paid link) or find the following in your Bible: Joshua 24:1-33 Luke 21:1-28 Psalm 89:38-52 Proverbs 13:20-23 “Grandma always made you feel she had been waiting to see just you all day and now the day was complete.” —Marcy DeMaree I greet my grandchildren almost the same exact way nearly every time they arrive. I burst out the front door and they ... continue reading...
Writing and Dentistry
Good news: I'm keeping all my teeth. That's the consensus of my dentist and her assistant, Marie. I had my annual check-up this morning. I walked into the office with heavy steps, carrying all the dread and trepidation that had been percolating since my last visit. Had I not already been flat on my back when she said it, Marie could have sent me there with her verdict: "Everything looks great. Teeth are fine, gums are healthy." I expected something else. I expected her to say, "I'm sorry, ... continue reading...