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Change of Terrain
Today we finish the Psalms and begin Proverbs (Psalm 145:1-Proverbs 1:7). The change of genre is noticeable, like leaving a mountain...
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Jul 11, 2016
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Readings for July 5-10
It’s summertime. Mary and I will be enjoying time with family this week. That doesn’t mean we stop Bible reading and prayer, but I am...
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Jul 5, 2016
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Happy birthday, USA!
Today is Independence Day in the USA. Americans celebrate 240 years since declaring independence from England. Our readings (Psalms...
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Jul 4, 2016
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Weekend Reading in Psalms
I hope you are enjoying the Psalms. Here’s our schedule for the weekend: Saturday, July 2– Psalms 103-105 Sunday, June 26 – Psalms...
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Jul 2, 2016
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God Unchanging
Why do we say that God is unchanging? Because He is perfect and thus He can neither improve nor decline. Our reading today (Psalms...
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Jul 1, 2016
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Halfway There
We are halfway through 2016 so we are also at the midpoint of the Bible! Today’s reading is Psalms 90-95. May your reading go well and...
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Jun 30, 2016
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Heart or Mind?
In our faith and practice, should we emphasize heart or mind? There’s an ongoing tug-of-war between believers who are more intellectual...
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Jun 29, 2016
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What Matters?
In today’s reading (Psalms 80-85), we again find the psalmist comparing his relationship to the Lord with every other person, thing, or...
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Jun 28, 2016
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National Hero
What if your nation’s hero were God? In today’s reading (Psalms 78-79), we get a lengthy review of what God did for Israel in spite of...
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Jun 27, 2016
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Summertime Reading
It’s summer, a great time for reading. I hope you are staying in the Bible, whatever else you read. Here’s our schedule for the weekend....
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Jun 25, 2016
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One Day at a Time
Today’s reading: Psalms 65-68 In affluent western society, we are spoiled by the ability to always have a well-stocked pantry and plenty...
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Jun 24, 2016
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Spiritual Drought: Getting through It
Do you go through times of spiritual drought? David did. But he did not accept it as inevitable nor permanent. In today’s reading...
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Jun 23, 2016
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