If Only

Let me ask a question: “What is something you had wished God had done differently in your life” Does something immediately jump into our mind?

Nobody Else

When the Temple guards returned without having arrested Jesus, the leading priests and Pharisees demanded, “Why didn’t you bring him in?” “We have never heard anyone speak like this!” the guards responded. (John 7:45-46) Read: 1 Kings 12:1-33, 2 Chronicles 10:1 – 11:17, Ecclesiastes 11:7 – 12:14 Relate: I used to watch a TV show called…

John 2:22 (My Past)

After he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered he had said this, and they believed both the Scriptures and what Jesus had said. (John 2:22) Daily Bible Reading: Leviticus 1:1 – 3:17, Numbers 8:1 – 9:14 Relate: I love alternate history. I love reading books that will take one moment in time, change one pivotal…

Mohawks and Purple Hair (8/11/13)

Read: Nehemiah 1:1-3:14, 1 Corinthians 7:1-24, Psalm 31:19-24, Proverbs 21:4 Each of you should continue to live in whatever situation the Lord has placed you, and remain as you were when God first called you. This is my rule for all the churches. (1 Corinthians 7:17) Relate: Marriage, circumcision, slavery. Paul gives three different points of reference…

Returning Home Different (2/22/13)

Read: Leviticus 13:1-59, Mark 6:1-29, Psalm 39:1-13, Proverbs 10:10 Jesus left that part of the country and returned with his disciples to Nazareth, his hometown… They asked, “Where did he get all this wisdom and the power to perform such miracles?”… They were deeply offended and refused to believe in him. (Mark 6:1-3) Relate: It was a frustrating…