Open My Eyes
Open My Eyes June 4, 2018 Read: John 14:23–31 | Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 21–22; John 14 The Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things. John 14:26 The first time I went to the gorgeous Chora Church in Istanbul, I was able to figure out some Bible stories from the Byzantine frescos and mosaics on the ceiling. But there was much I missed. The second time, however, I had a…
Ephesians 4:29 KJV
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Clocks and Calendars
Clocks and Calendars June 3, 2018 Clocks and Calendars Read: Psalm 62 | Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 19–20; John 13:21–38 00:00 Download MP3 Subscribe to iTunes Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8 My father died at 58 years of age. Ever since then, I pause on the date he died to remember Dad and reflect on his influence in…
Verse of the Day – 1 Samuel 2:2 KJV
There is none holy as the Lord : for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.
The “Chewing” Years
The “Chewing” Years June 2, 2018 Read: 1 Peter 2:1–11 | Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 17–18; John 13:1–20 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 My wife recently gave me a Labrador retriever puppy we named Max. One day when Max was spending time with me in my study, I was concentrating at my desk and heard the sound of paper ripping behind me. I turned to…
Verse of the Day – Isaiah 41:13 KJV
For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
Verse of the Day – Proverbs 9:10 KJV
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Verse of the Day – Colossians 4:5-6 KJV
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
Verse of the Day – James 4:7 KJV
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Verse of the Day – Psalms 68:19 KJV
Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.
The Testimony of a Church
Gene Church camp in the summer was an incredible time, softball, swimming, singing and GIRLS. Each summer, kids from my church would travel to the Lake of the Ozarks for a week of fun and games. There we would be joined by kids from churches from three southern states. It was a time I looked forward to with great anticipation each year. This particular year was no different and the first three days of camp were spent attempting to impress…
Verse of the Day – Philippians 4:6 KJV
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.