Today’s reading is Psalm 23 There is probably no more well-known passage of scripture in the entire Bible than Psalm 23. I think of a story by Phillip Yancey, as he did a funeral for a young person who was … Continue reading
The Valley of the Shadow
Tag Archives: Trust
Fear Makes Cowards of Us All
Today’s reading is Matthew 25: 14-30 Today we read the parable of the talents. These slaves are given talents (sums of money worth more than 15 years worth of wages for a laborer) by their master. What will they do … Continue reading
Shipwrecked
Today’s reading is Acts 27: 39-44 We see that God’s word to Paul was brought true. No one perished, all the persons on the ship survived. Now, they were stranded in this moment, but they were alive. They had made it … Continue reading
In the Storm
Today’s reading is Acts 27: 13-38 Today we see Paul’s encouragement to his shipmates, don’t lose heart. God has a plan, Paul must get to Rome. As bad as it may look or appear right now God is not done with … Continue reading
Waiting on the Lord
Today’s reading is Acts 24: 24-27 Goodness, I hate to wait. I am so impatient. I hate waiting at red lights. I hate waiting at elevators. I hate waiting anywhere I have to wait. I get frustrated. It is the worst. … Continue reading
Eye of the Hurricane
Today’s reading is Acts 21: 27-40 Have you noticed how many time Paul finds himself in the eye of the hurricane? One thing that always impresses me about Paul in scripture that he keeps a cool head. He never seems to … Continue reading
Trust. Obey.
Today’s reading is Acts 19: 21-41 Following Jesus will not always result in peace. In America, particularly in the south, we tend to think about following Jesus like a fairy tale. You get saved, your life turns around, everyone loves you. … Continue reading
Balance and Sight
Today’s reading is Acts 13: 1-12 A couple of things about today’s text caught my eye. First is the notion that we see in the first section about Paul and Barnabas being sent off. They were prayed over and directed to … Continue reading
God is Always at Work
Today’s reading is Acts 7: 1-20 We see in today’s reading is the beginning of Stephen’s sermons before the religious leaders. We see that he has been arrested and is drug before them. Here, he begins to preach. His intent is … Continue reading
Do Not Worry, Do Not Be Afraid, Be Ready
Today’s reading is Luke 12:22-40 Today we are given three really good pieces of advice by Jesus: do not worry, do not be afraid, be ready. First, we see Jesus telling us do not worry about the things of this world, … Continue reading
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