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Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Not Ritual but Christ Hollow and deceptive philosophy . . . depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. Colossians 2:8 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Colossians 2:6-15 Today's Devotion In Santa Fe, New Mexico, thousands gather each year to burn Zozobra—a fifty-foot towering effigy stuffed with their worries, bills, and regrets. They shout, “Burn him!” as they hope the flames will devour their anxieties and troubles and reset their lives. The ritual reflects a deep human longing to be cleansed of fear, shame, and failure. It’s dramatic. But it’s also...More Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Listening to God After all, God is in heaven, and you ?are here on earth. So let your words be few. Ecclesiastes 5:2 nlt TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Ecclesiastes 5:1-5 Today's Devotion In a TED Talk, Celeste Headlee outlines “10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation.” One of those might appear to be counterintuitive: In order to have good conversation, we need to listen. Often when the other person is talking, we aren’t really listening to them but forming in our minds what we next want to say. Headlee quotes author Stephen Covey: “Most of us don’t listen with the intent to understand. We listen...More Monday, September 28, 2026 Accepted by God The Spirit of the Lord came on Jephthah. Judges 11:29 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Judges 10:17–11:8, 29 Today's Devotion He was the doctor who never turned away a patient—even if some couldn’t pay him and even though he himself had experienced rejection from society. In spite of Harold’s outstanding record in his medical studies, no hospital in London hired him because of the color of his skin. So in 1913 he opened his own practice in his home, often treating the poor for free. Dr. Harold Moody spent his life helping those discriminated against, earning him the title “Britain’s...More Sunday, September 27, 2026 Pray for Them Will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills ?and go to look for the one that wandered off? Matthew 18:12 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Matthew 18:10-14 Today's Devotion The movie Sully depicts the heroic landing of a stalled passenger plane on New York’s Hudson River. As Captain “Sully” strode off the rescue ferry, he told an official, “I need to know who’s hurt and how badly and I need a count. One hundred fifty-five. That’s my number. That’s passengers and crew.” The man said, “Okay. How about you?” Sully replied, “I’ll answer that question when we’ve counted...More Saturday, September 26, 2026 Gifts Repurposed by God Then the Lord asked him, “What is that in your hand?” “A shepherd’s staff,” Moses replied. Exodus 4:2 nlt TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Exodus 4:1-5, 10-11 Today's Devotion Captain Tim Mullane diligently worked at sinking the SS United States—a massive ocean liner. In fact, he was paid to send it down to the depths. Mullane repurposes ships from sailing the seven seas to serving as instant artificial reefs on the ocean floor. Sunken vessels provide attractive destinations for scuba divers and help protect coastlines as they curb the erosion of beaches. While no longer riding...More Friday, September 25, 2026 Acts of Devotion The other events of Josiah’s reign ?and his acts of devotion . . . are written ?in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah. 2 Chronicles 35:26-27 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE 2 Chronicles 35:20-27 Today's Devotion Like all early departures from this life, Joe’s death shocked those who knew him. Just before he died, he’d begun making poor decisions. Now this husband, father, coach, and youth leader would no longer be there for those who’d relied on him. It’s easy to focus on Joe’s recent bad choices. Yet when his daughter spoke at his funeral, she rightly highlighted...More Thursday, September 24, 2026 Words from Friends [None of Job’s friends] said a word to him, ?because they saw how great his suffering was. Job 2:13 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Job 2:7-13 Today's Devotion As I sat in a Bible class at the age of twenty-six, I was baffled. ? Some of my classmates’ comments were discouraging. They ? seemed to have so many problems. I responded by asking, “If we’re Christians, why are we so down? Don’t we know how this thing really ends?” I was referring to the promise of eternal life in Christ but also to the many promises in the Bible of God’s care for His people. The instructor simply smiled...More Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Comfort Amidst Tears Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Today's Devotion The call from my mother came around 9 p.m. “It’s about your dad,” she said. “He’s gone.” While I’d been expecting this call for days and was relieved my father was no longer in pain, the news still hit hard. I sobbed deeply as grief took its course over the following days and weeks. While losing my father was hard on us all, it was...More Tuesday, September 22, 2026 The Warmhearted Church Every day they continued to meet together. Acts 2:46 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Acts 2:42-47 Today's Devotion When I was a child, I gladly accompanied my family to church every Sunday morning and evening. Our pastor exuded joy and always included the children in the service—and even encouraged my writing. My Sunday school teachers and pastor instilled in me a love for Scripture. And Sunday nights often meant a guest speaker or missionary who stirred my heart toward missions. Our church truly earned the slogan our pastor created: “The warmhearted church on Coldwater Road.” It...More Monday, September 21, 2026 The Heart of the Matter People look at the outward appearance, ?but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE 1 Samuel 16:6-12 Today's Devotion On a teaching trip to Moscow, I decided to take the subway to get lunch. Standing in the subway car, I started whistling simply because I felt good after an enjoyable morning teaching and the day was pleasant. The passengers stared at me like I was insane. When I got back to the school, I told one of the office workers that the people were so discouraged and downhearted they stared when I whistled. She politely informed me, “Yes, their lives...More Sunday, September 20, 2026 Children of God If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. 1 John 3:20 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE 1 John 3:18-24 Today's Devotion One of my favorite books of optical illusions always astounds me as the pictures deceive my eyes—like one with two lines of the same length appearing to be different sizes, or the famous “impossible staircase” in which four flights of stairs seem to link in a continuous loop. It can also be a little disconcerting to realize we don’t always see things as they truly are. But it’s not only our eyes that...More Saturday, September 19, 2026 God’s Rescue Plan He will crush your head and you will strike his heel. Genesis 3:15 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Genesis 3:8-15 Today's Devotion When a father learned his five-year-old daughter had fallen overboard from the fourth deck of the cruise ship they were on, he plunged into the ocean forty feet below to rescue her. He held on to his daughter while treading water for more than ten minutes before the ship’s rescue team brought them safely back on board. As soon as the father heard his daughter was in trouble, he risked everything to save her. All throughout the Bible, we read how our...More Friday, September 18, 2026 Seeking God’s Kingdom Seek first [God’s] kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Matthew 6:25-34 Today's Devotion My young grandson was spending the night in our new home, in a bed unfamiliar to him. He giggled with excitement as we read books under the dinosaur tent I’d pitched atop his cozy comforter, but when it was time to sleep, his eyes widened with worry. “How will I find you if I need you?” he asked. An idea emerged, and I grabbed a roll of ribbon from the gift wrap stash in the closet. Together we unspooled it...More Thursday, September 17, 2026 Look to God By ourselves we will not be able to rebuild ?the wall. . . . Remember the Lord, who is great ?and awesome. Nehemiah 4:10, 14 esv TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Nehemiah 4:6-14 Today's Devotion Elise felt the panic rising. The book layout was due the next day, but the printer had rejected the photos. It could take days to sort it out. “Don’t worry,” said her husband, Sam. “Let’s ask God for help. Then we’ll work through the night. This software might help us fix the photos quickly.” As they prayed, Elise started to feel more assured. Just keep looking to...More Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Eternity with God Whoever lives by believing in me will never die. John 11:26 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE John 11:17-27 Today's Devotion On England’s south coast, two women who are both named Kate run the Coffin Club. They created this place for people to prepare for their eventual death through selecting and decorating their coffins. Kate’s dad died when she was thirteen, and she said, “It was horrendous. No one wanted to talk about death.” Their club is a way to normalize an experience we will all go through one day. Death may be “normal” because it will happen to everyone. But...More Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Be Patient Be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Ephesians 4:1-6 Today's Devotion Shiro Oguni once visited a group home for adults with dementia. Heartbroken at their isolation from the hum of society, he felt there ought to be a better way. Oguni’s creative genius led to what is known as the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders, an actual restaurant with this added twist—all the wait staff struggle with memory loss. Yes, you read that correctly. Every person in that pivotal role, which requires a strong memory, suffers in that exact area. Now, from the...More Monday, September 14, 2026 The God Who Helps [The Israelites’] cry for help because of ?their slavery went up to God. Exodus 2:23 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Exodus 2:23-25; 3:7-10 Today's Devotion While driving her nine-year-old son to camp, a mother got lost after taking a wrong turn and getting the car stuck on a rural forest road in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Her GPS and phone quit working because of the remote area, so they were unable to retrace their way back. In desperation after being stranded for more than twenty-four hours and sleeping in their car overnight, they began to walk. They left a trail of notes...More Sunday, September 13, 2026 Deadly Confusion There is a way that appears to be right, ?but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 16:25 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Proverbs 16:20-25 Today's Devotion A loud thump came from a window in the classroom where I was teaching and startled the students. Then another thump! A bird had flown headlong into the glass and bounced off, only to make another run for yet another crash. Later, I read that more than a billion birds die each year from hitting windows in the United States alone. Collisions happen when they catch reflections of vegetation in the window and go after them, convinced they see...More Saturday, September 12, 2026 Persevering into Joy Blessed is the one who perseveres. James 1:12 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE James 1:2-12 Today's Devotion Nestled in a corner of the brick steps leading up to our front door is a hardy little scarlet begonia. We didn’t plant it—it must have grown there from a seed that fell out of a hanging basket. But we’ve let it remain. Year after year it’s a cheerful reminder to my wife and me that perseverance is a beautiful thing. James offers even more beautiful encouragement to persevere, especially to those facing opposition for their faith in Jesus: “Consider it pure joy . . ....More Friday, September 11, 2026 Divine Comfort Weeping may stay for the night, ?but rejoicing comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Psalm 30:1-12 Today's Devotion The sound of the cascading water confirmed that I’d arrived at the 9/11 Memorial Pools in New York City, a place I’d avoided visiting for fear of being overwhelmed by sadness and grief from what took place there that tragic day in 2001. I walked around the two large reflection pools located where the Twin Towers once stood. It was deeply moving to see all the names of those who died etched on the walls—some with roses placed on them by loved...More Thursday, September 10, 2026 Legacy of Generosity A good person leaves an inheritance ?for their children’s children. Proverbs 13:22 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Proverbs 13:18-22 Today's Devotion Though we didn’t live in the same state as my maternal grandparents, I’m grateful to have known them as well as I did. They traveled regularly to Colorado to see us, and we enjoyed visits with them in California. As my sister and I became adults, our conversations with our grandparents expanded from playful childhood topics to include more serious discussion of finances. They explained to us that they wanted to share their resources with us...More Wednesday, September 9, 2026 God’s Open Invitation Compel them to come in, ?so that my house will be full. Luke 14:23 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Luke 14:15-24 Today's Devotion Before my close friend’s wedding, we meticulously set the table for two hundred guests at the reception. With joyful anticipation we spent hours folding napkins, aligning cutlery, straightening tablecloths, and arranging flowers. After putting in all that work, we couldn’t wait for guests to arrive and enjoy it! But when many seats remained empty, we were sorely disappointed. Jesus shared a similar story with some Pharisees as they ate together (Luke...More Tuesday, September 8, 2026 What a Fellowship Stand firm in the one Spirit. Philippians 1:27 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Philippians 1:27; 2:1-4 Today's Devotion Rachel “church hopped” for three years before finding a Bible study group that provided what she couldn’t find in a traditional church—community. Rachel is Deaf. Around the world, many Deaf people face similar worship challenges. Her house church nurtures community by watching a Deaf church service on YouTube, discussing the teaching with each other, and then sharing a meal. The small group provides the Spirit-led church family Rachel craves. The apostle...More Monday, September 7, 2026 God’s Loving Eye I will instruct you and teach you in the ?way you should go; I will counsel you ?with my loving eye on you. Psalm 32:8 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Psalm 32:6-8 Today's Devotion My wife, Sue, and I had just finished walking five miles across the Mackinac Bridge, which links Michigan’s two peninsulas. This annual Labor Day event in the United States is a tradition in our state dating back to 1958. We grabbed a seat on a park bench to rest. A man sat down next to us to catch his breath as well. Soon his wife and adult daughter joined him, and we learned that their family—also believers in...More Sunday, September 6, 2026 Contending for the Faith Save others by snatching them from the fire; ?to others show mercy, mixed with fear. Jude 1:23 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Jude 1:20-23 Today's Devotion A twenty-seven-year-old student studying in Japan had to be rescued from Mount Fuji twice in one week! After being airlifted during his first climb due to dangerous conditions, he realized he’d left his phone and other belongings behind. Four days later, ignoring warnings, he returned to the mountain, only to need to be rescued again—this time suffering from altitude sickness. His story made headlines for its rarity but also because...More Saturday, September 5, 2026 When God Opens Our Eyes The angel of the Lord asked him, “Why have you beaten your donkey these three times?” Numbers 22:32 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Numbers 22:22-23, 25-31 Today's Devotion In thirteenth-century France, legend has it that a knight left his baby boy at home guarded by his greyhound dog Guinefort. The knight returned to find chaos—the crib overturned, his son nowhere to be seen, and his hound’s mouth covered in blood. Assuming the dog had harmed his son, he killed it. Afterward, he found the body of a large snake covered in dog bites—and his son unharmed under the cradle. Guinefort had...More Friday, September 4, 2026 Junk Files Let us throw off everything that hinders ?and the sin that so easily entangles. Hebrews 12:1 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Hebrews 12:1-7, 10, 14 Today's Devotion My smartphone occasionally reminds me I’m not good at digital housekeeping. “Junk files are taking up space,” the message reads. “Delete 675MB of junk files.” Now, I dislike being nagged by my phone. But if I clean out those files, I’ve got more space for things that really matter. Then, when I’m at my daughter’s swim meet, for instance, I’ll have enough digital storage to actually shoot a video of her winning a...More Thursday, September 3, 2026 Reverent Fear of God Fear the Lord your God. Deuteronomy 10:12 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Deuteronomy 10:12-15 Today's Devotion “I killed people in the past,” Tanitan said, “but ever since I chose to believe in Jesus Christ, He will not allow me to commit such practices anymore.” Tanitan, a member of the Ilongot tribe from the Sierra Madre mountains in the Philippines, came from a culture of head-hunting—the practice of hunting humans and severing their heads. In comparing his life before he knew God to his life now, Tanitan said, “Before, I was afraid to die but not afraid to kill. Now, I am...More Wednesday, September 2, 2026 The Ultimate Snapshot Therefore we do not lose heart. 2 Corinthians 4:16 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Today's Devotion Before our trip to Switzerland, my mental snapshot was of snowy Alps, goats grazing, and mountain farmers blowing alpine horns. However, as we drove south from Zurich, the landscape was the same drab tangle of highways we saw in any city. When we got close to our lodging, we had to drive up a precarious one-lane dirt road. At our rental place, we hauled our suitcases up steep stone stairways. Exhausted and disappointed, we finally made our way onto the patio. And...More Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Gathering to Grow in Christ [The believers] devoted themselves to ?the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, ?to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Acts 2:1-6, 36-37 In Monterey Bay, California, a boat captain saw fifteen Pacific white-sided dolphins join a super pod of more than two thousand dolphins. Various types and ages of dolphins gather in pods to fend off predators, feed, and socialize. Still, the size and diversity of this super pod was a rare sight to behold. The Bible records a rare gathering of diverse people that’s foundational in our faith history. As...More Monday, August 31, 2026 Christ in Me Bible in a Year : Psalms 132-134, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. Galatians 2:20 Today's Scripture & Insight : Galatians 2:19-21 Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer became famous for his talent at age twenty. The art critics of his day called him “the greatest mind that ever expressed itself in line.” As his fame spread, influential people tried to hire him with promises of luxury and ease. Even other acclaimed artists such as Giovanni Bellini and Raphael revered his work. In what experts consider to be his best self-portrait,...More Sunday, August 30, 2026 God’s Rich Provision Bible in a Year : Psalms 129-131, 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 My God will meet all your needs. Philippians 4:19 Today's Scripture & Insight : Philippians 4:15-19 After Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters nearly destroyed his small North Carolina town in 2024, a pastor noticed an inspiring pattern. As he struggled to answer the persistent question, “What do you need?” donations kept showing up exactly when he needed them. Phone chargers? Out of the blue, a man drove up with a generator, creating a charging station at the church. Drinking water? Suddenly, pallets of water bottles...More Saturday, August 29, 2026 God’s Breath of Life Bible in a Year : Psalms 126-128, 1 Corinthians 10:19-33 The Lord God . . . breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. Genesis 2:7 Today's Scripture & Insight : Genesis 2:1-7 Researchers discovered that the water anole can stay underwater for twenty minutes without a fresh gulp of air. The tiny lizard has water-repelling skin, and after taking a deep dive it exhales a bubble of air that sticks to its snout. The clever creature then rebreathes the bubble again and again—something scientists believe is the recycling of the trapped air...More Friday, August 28, 2026 The Courage God Gives Bible in a Year : Psalms 123-125, 1 Corinthians 10:1-18 Shammah took his stand. 2 Samuel 23:12 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Samuel 23:11-12 The CEO was hurting employees with his sharp tongue. No one dared confront him. Everyone was afraid of him, including Gene. But one day the CEO berated a new employee, reducing her to tears. When Gene saw how everyone in the room stayed silent, he spoke up. “I told him the way he was treating people was wrong,” Gene recalls. “He was astonished; it was the first time someone stood up to him. He didn’t change, but...More Thursday, August 27, 2026 Where God Reigns Bible in a Year : Psalms 120-122, 1 Corinthians 9 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 Today's Scripture & Insight : James 4:1-10 In 2018, a man checked into a room at New York hotel for a one-night stay. Remarkably, he used the room for five years without paying another cent—exploiting obscure rent laws to hold on to it. His refusal to leave, however, eventually led to potential prison time for him. Like an unwelcome tenant who overstays, James warns us that the devil lingers in our lives when left unchecked....More Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Power of Consistent Prayer Bible in a Year : Psalm 119:89-176, 1 Corinthians 8 Three times a day [Daniel] got down on his knees, and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. Daniel 6:10 Today's Scripture & Insight : Daniel 6:3-7, 9-11 Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington encouraged a group of young actors to begin each day with prayer, suggesting they “put your shoes way under the bed at night” to ensure they “gotta get on your knees in the morning.” Developing a regular habit of prayer might take some thoughtful and even creative planning, but it’s...More Tuesday, August 25, 2026 God Sees All Bible in a Year : Psalm 119:1-88, 1 Corinthians 7:20-40 I will keep my eye on them. Amos 9:4 Today's Scripture & Insight : Amos 9:2-4, 11-12, 14-15 Michael couldn’t help laughing as Grace hid behind a menu. They were playing a game of hide-and-seek at the table in a café while waiting for the food. The five-year-old thought that if she couldn’t see her father, then he couldn’t see her. It seemed silly at the time, but as Michael reflected on the situation later, he realized it contained an important lesson: Do we believe we can hide our sins from God? Do we think...More Monday, August 24, 2026 Fighting for You Bible in a Year : Psalms 116-118, 1 Corinthians 7:1-19 The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 Today's Scripture & Insight : Exodus 14:10-18 Professional boxer Jim Braddock was known as someone who fought not for riches and fame but to put food on the table for his family. The movie Cinderella Man chronicles his fairytale-like comeback from a past-his-prime boxer to the world heavyweight champion. While facing extreme poverty during the Great Depression, Jim repeatedly sacrificed his own resources, health, and pride to provide for his children....More Sunday, August 23, 2026 Authentic Son of God Bible in a Year : Psalms 113-115, 1 Corinthians 6 He was despised and rejected by mankind. Isaiah 53:3 Today's Scripture & Insight : Isaiah 53:1-7 A photography contest featured images created by artificial intelligence (AI). People from around the world submitted pictures they had fabricated by AI text prompts on computers. Only AI-generated images were allowed. One winner was a surreal depiction: something that looked like a pink flamingo curled into a feathery ball, against a sandy landscape. There was only one problem. The winning image was a real photograph...More Saturday, August 22, 2026 A Marriage Observed Bible in a Year : Psalms 110-112, 1 Corinthians 5 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other. Ephesians 4:32 Today's Scripture & Insight : Ephesians 4:26-32 Of all United States presidents, Jimmy Carter had the longest marriage. He and his wife Rosalyn were married for seventy-seven years. When Carter was asked the secret to his long, successful marriage, he replied, “Choose the right person to marry.” Beyond that, he named three other concepts for marital success: reconciliation, communication, and devotion to faith. We see the idea of...More Friday, August 21, 2026 Faithfully Serving Others Bible in a Year : Psalms 107-109, 1 Corinthians 4 Discharge all the duties of your ministry. 2 Timothy 4:5 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Timothy 4:1-8 On a Thursday, in the church’s fellowship hall, sandwiches and watermelon slices were set out, waiting to be consumed by mourners sitting on metal folding chairs placed on stained carpet. It was a perfectly normal funeral, except for the preacher. He was a well-known speaker who has preached to stadiums full of thousands. Now he was speaking just as enthusiastically to this weekday gathering. Paul told his...More Thursday, August 20, 2026 Shine Christ’s Light Bible in a Year : Psalms 105-106, 1 Corinthians 3 Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Today's Scripture & Insight : Matthew 5:13-16 In the dimly lit restaurant, our waitress quietly took our orders with a solemn expression. But then a customer kindly gave her a writing pen that had a little flashlight built into it. He told her it was so she could “see in the dark.” Her face lit up, and her demeanor changed to reflect joy. It was evident that she was delighted by the...More Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Awesome God Bible in a Year : Psalms 103-104, 1 Corinthians 2 You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary. Psalm 68:35 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 68:1-4, 19-20, 32-35 As a landscape photographer, I’m drawn to photos I find online. Recently I came across “10 of the Most Breathtaking Places in the U.S.” A photo of a geothermal spring depicts a massive basin of multicolored luminescence. A snapshot of the Hoh Rain Forest shows a dense, mossy forest that looks like something straight out of The Hobbit. A stunning picture taken in Monument Valley, Arizona, could be a panorama of...More Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Loving Children as God Does Bible in a Year : Psalms 100-102, 1 Corinthians 1 The kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Mark 10:14 Today's Scripture & Insight : Mark 10:13-16 All summer long, the children in the house behind ours spend hours swinging on their swing set. Their noisy swing set. Its creaky noise doesn’t bother the children who seem, some days, to swing endlessly. Complaining, I asked my husband why their parents don’t oil the swing. Praying about it, however, I noticed a change in my heart. I could see the children’s laughter and joy bursting from the trust they find in their...More Monday, August 17, 2026 Plague of Lies Bible in a Year : Psalms 97-99, Romans 16 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices. Colossians 3:9 Today's Scripture & Insight : Colossians 3:9-15 “What a cruel act to be untruthful,” Daniel Ladinsky once wrote in a poem that contrasts relationships built on trust with those damaged by lies. Inspired by German theologian and monk Meister Eckhart, he described truthful, loving words as “wonderful spices mixed into the days.” But lies are like earthquakes in the mind and poison to the soul: “Havoc is created in the mind...More Sunday, August 16, 2026 Wounds That Build and Heal Bible in a Year : Psalms 94-96, Romans 15:14-33 Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness; let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head. Psalm 141:5 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 141 According to research, Gen Z can detect a false compliment from a mile away. While the intention might be kindness, the members of that generation value something deeper: genuine respect and honesty. Not looking to be flattered, they want to be believed in. When truth is spoken, they feel respected, taken seriously, and are challenged to grow. But this is likely true for most of...More Saturday, August 15, 2026 Living Out God’s Love Bible in a Year : Psalms 91-93, Romans 15:1-13 Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 Today's Scripture & Insight : Exodus 20:8-17, 20-21 Branden’s father was dying of cancer in his fifties. Wanting to help, Branden talked his parents into moving in with him so he could assist them. His dad loved the tropics but could no longer travel, so Branden got creative. He landscaped a pond behind his house, stocked it with fish, and installed a waterfall that tumbled over rocks. He trucked in three...More Friday, August 14, 2026 One Worthy of Worship Bible in a Year : Psalms 89-90, Romans 14 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1 Today's Scripture & Insight : Luke 23:44-49 One April afternoon, millions gathered along a mapped arc across Mexico and the United States to witness a rare total solar eclipse. Schools released children, small towns blossomed to receive travelers, and neighbors set up lawn chairs in driveways donning protective glasses to take in the wonder. As television crews documented the countdown to “totality,” the crowd grew silent except for one...More Thursday, August 13, 2026 Jesus’ Witness Bible in a Year : Psalms 87-88, Romans 13 You will be [Jesus’] witness to all people of what you have seen and heard. Acts 22:15 Today's Scripture & Insight : Acts 22:12-16 I’ve heard it said, “We can’t make our children believe. We can only give our children reason to believe what we believe.” That’s a wise observation—but how do we do it? Of all people to take parenting advice from, the apostle Paul is seldom the first choice. It’s likely that he had no children. Parents often prefer to hear from someone who’s been there, done that, someone...More Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Precious Parting Words Bible in a Year : Psalms 84-86, Romans 12 Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 Today's Scripture & Insight : Matthew 28:16-20 My friend José was in hospice care. He’d been alert and talkative during my prior visit but a week later was now frail and speechless. I sat with José and his family anyway, hoping my presence would mean something to them. At the end of what would be my final visit, I was the last one in the room with him. I finally stood and slowly headed to the door...More Tuesday, August 11, 2026 What My Rental Car Taught Me Bible in a Year : Psalms 81-83, Romans 11:19-36 You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 I recently traveled to Los Angeles and had to rent a car. Soon, I was driving through narrow downtown lanes, full of traffic and people. I found myself driving very carefully, slower than normal. Why? Well, I didn’t want to have an accident. But I really didn’t want to damage my rental car. It wasn’t mine, after all. I was just, well, borrowing...More Monday, August 10, 2026 Hope in God Bible in a Year : Psalms 79-80, Romans 11:1-18 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him. Lamentations 3:25 Today's Scripture & Insight : Lamentations 3:19-26 Because of his father’s alcoholism and mistreatment of his mother, Pablo left home when he was a teenager. He moved in with an uncle, graduated high school, married, and had three children. But sadly, Pablo began repeating the same destructive behavior he’d once fled. His own alcohol addiction and behavior began to tear his family apart. Soon, it was all gone—his marriage, family,...More Sunday, August 9, 2026 Costly Faithfulness Bible in a Year : Psalms 77-78, Romans 10 Be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. Psalm 31:2 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 31:1-5, 7-13 The film A Hidden Life tells the true story of Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter during World War II. Sickened by Nazi atrocities and believing only Jesus is Lord, Franz refused to swear allegiance to Hitler and was arrested. The rest of the film shows the anguish this brave stand brought him. Franz’s village treated him with contempt for opposing Hitler’s agenda. Cellmates ridiculed his faith, and even...More Saturday, August 8, 2026 Impacting Generations Bible in a Year : Psalms 74-76, Romans 9:16-33 Teach them to your children and to their children after them. Deuteronomy 4:9 Today's Scripture & Insight : Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-10 During basketball practice, Enrique’s dad asked him and his friend to show the team how to pass the ball correctly. Enrique had practiced for weeks but feared messing up. He prayed, completed the drill, and said, “Thank You, God!” Later his dad said, “I’m proud of you for working hard, son. But I’m prouder that you prayed and praised God.” Enrique shrugged and said, “I just did what...More Friday, August 7, 2026 God Is Greater Bible in a Year : Psalms 72-73, Romans 9:1-15 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Peter 5:6-11 Before he became famous, the Mongolian warlord Genghis Khan (ca. ad 1162-1227) killed his own half brother to advance his position in the family. As he solidified his power, he began to build an empire more expansive than Alexander the Great’s, stretching from Asia’s Pacific coast to Eastern Europe. Ruthless in his tactics, the khan and his army left a...More Thursday, August 6, 2026 Part of God’s Story Bible in a Year : Psalms 70-71, Romans 8:22-39 Has not the Lord gone ahead of you? Judges 4:14 Today's Scripture & Insight : Judges 4:4-9, 14 Archaeologist Jodi Magness and her team have been excavating a synagogue in the ancient village of Huqoq in Lower Galilee, where they’ve found an incredible collection of mosaics, paintings, and carvings. Particularly rare, however, is a mosaic telling the biblical story of Deborah and her role in Israel’s battle against the Canaanites; there’s no other known ancient depiction of this heroine. During twenty years of...More Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Family in God Bible in a Year : Psalms 68-69, Romans 8:1-21 Don’t you know me, Philip . . . ? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. John 14:9 Today's Scripture & Insight : John 14:5-11 “What makes you smile when you think about your son?” That was my question for Clarence—a younger man I was mentoring. The proud father proceeded to share some of his bright four-year-old’s accomplishments. One particular detail left me amused. Not only does the child have his father’s first and last names, but he already looks so much like his father that he can unlock his father’s...More Tuesday, August 4, 2026 The Help God Provides Bible in a Year : Psalms 66-67, Romans 7 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? Hebrews 1:14 Today's Scripture & Insight : Hebrews 1:7-14 When commercial fisherman Scott Thompson fell out of his boat one moonless night in the Santa Barbara Channel off the California coast, he didn’t know if he’d survive. He swam hard after the boat, but the motor was running and he couldn’t reach it. So he attempted to swim to a distant oil platform in the darkness. Beginning to lose hope, Thompson heard a splash in the cold water near...More Monday, August 3, 2026 Waiting for God Bible in a Year : Psalms 63-65, Romans 6 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 27:1-3, 13-14 Kazuto and his wife, Migiwa, waited with trepidation for the ultrasound exam results. Migiwa’s liver had been failing for more than nine months, and she urgently needed a liver transplant. Kazuto could donate a portion of his liver to his wife, but there was one condition: Migiwa’s heart had to be strong. The last ultrasound had shown slight improvement to her heart. Would it show more this...More Sunday, August 2, 2026 Walking in Integrity Bible in a Year : Psalms 60-62, Romans 5 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely. Proverbs 10:9 Today's Scripture & Insight : Proverbs 10:6-14 An Uber driver named Esbon Kamau picked up a sixteen-year-old rider who was on his way to purchase a motorcycle—a gift from his father. After Kamau dropped the passenger off, he noticed the teen had left a bag in the back seat. There was $8,000 inside—the cash needed for the purchase of the motorcycle. Kamau quickly contacted Uber to try and locate the passenger. Soon Kamau delivered the cash back to the grateful, relieved...More Saturday, August 1, 2026 God’s Better Country Bible in a Year : Psalms 57-59, Romans 4 They were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Hebrews 11:16 Today's Scripture & Insight : Hebrews 11:8-16 Michele experienced a mixture of emotions as her father neared the end of his life. She grieved when he said, “Honey, I won’t be here to walk you down the aisle.” But she assured him of her love, clinging to the hope she found in Hebrews 11 as she said, “You’re heading for a better country, a country in heaven.” Michele believed that her dad, when he died, would be with God forever. She reflected, “Heaven...More Friday, July 31, 2026 The Battle Is God’s Bible in a Year : Psalms 54-56, Romans 3 Do not be afraid or discouraged . . . . For the battle is not yours, but God’s. 2 Chronicles 20:15 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Chronicles 20:14-19 Though she enjoyed befriending and helping folks in her church’s seniors ministry, Carol found herself being picked on by its domineering leader. She felt so bothered by it that she had to seek counseling. She was advised to quit the ministry, but she didn’t want to “abandon” the seniors. Feeling caught in between, she prayed to God for guidance, and He gave her comfort and...More Thursday, July 30, 2026 New Life for Dead Hearts Bible in a Year : Psalms 51-53, Romans 2 You died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:3 Today's Scripture & Insight : Colossians 3:1-4 Heartwood is the central supporting pillar of certain trees. Although dead, it won’t decay or lose strength while the outer, living layers are intact. Composed of fibers bound together by a chemical glue called lignin, heartwood can be as strong as steel. This element of a tree’s structure enables it to survive nature’s travails. When Paul encouraged the Colossians to live a resurrected life, he...More Wednesday, July 29, 2026 The Company We Keep Bible in a Year : Psalms 49-50, Romans 1 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 Today's Scripture & Insight : Proverbs 13:14-20 A scientific study revealed that watching TV programs featuring mean characters can actually lead people to be mean. Various forms of aggression—whether outright fighting or subtle gossip—primes viewers’ brains for similar behavior. This connection is often subconscious, meaning that even shows with seemingly “harmless” jokes at others’ expense can subtly influence how we treat others....More Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Recovering from Betrayal Bible in a Year : Psalms 46-48, Acts 28 If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it . . . . But it is you, . . . my close friend. Psalm 55:12-13 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 55:12-20 In one of her novels, Toni Morrison tells the story of Nel and Sula, friends since childhood. But the friendship frays as Sula’s self-centeredness grows, culminating in her seducing Nel’s husband. “Why didn’t you think about me?” Nel asks Sula. “Didn’t I count?” Sadly, Sula doesn’t even care enough to answer. As anyone who’s experienced it knows, the...More Monday, July 27, 2026 Words That Honor God Bible in a Year : Psalms 43-45, Acts 27:27-44 Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19 Today's Scripture & Insight : James 1:19-21 My friend, Alex, a book editor, checked his inbox, anticipating an angry email from an author. He’d been working with a prominent business leader on the client’s manuscript for months. Unexpectedly, the publisher had decided to halt the publication of the book due to company problems. After emailing the author the bad news, Alex braced himself. A week later a reply came. “I didn’t...More Sunday, July 26, 2026 Living Water of Christ Bible in a Year : Psalms 40-42, Acts 27:1-26 Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. John 4:14 Today's Scripture & Insight : John 4:7-8, 13-18, 21, 23-26 As I gazed at the intricate etching Christ and the Woman of Samaria by Dutch artist Rembrandt, two interesting details caught my eye. The first was Jesus’ humble pose—leaning over, with His hand over His heart—as he addressed the Samaritan woman. Due to centuries of hostilities between the two groups, Jews typically didn’t “associate with Samaritans” (John 4:9). Yet Jesus reached out with...More Saturday, July 25, 2026 Serving God, Not Self Bible in a Year : Psalms 37-39, Acts 26 During his lifetime Absalom had taken a pillar and erected it . . . as a monument to himself. 2 Samuel 18:18 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Samuel 18:12-18 The ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II thought so much of himself that he had numerous structures built in his honor, including many monuments that captured his physical features. One, the colossal statue of Ramesses II, stands thirty-six feet tall and weighs eighty-three tons in all its red-granite glory. Age wasn’t kind to the proud ruler, however. In fact, when he died, he...More Friday, July 24, 2026 Anchored in God Bible in a Year : Psalms 35-36, Acts 25 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul. Hebrews 6:19 Today's Scripture & Insight : Hebrews 6:17-20 It’s morning, so my husband opens his phone to select his favorite gospel song, “My Soul Is Anchored.” The lyrics express hope in God in turbulent times. Dan sings along, the words warning of billows rolling and breakers dashing. But we don’t sway, the song says, because God holds us fast. The words perfectly describe the work of a ship’s anchor. An anchor steadies a vessel by sinking its “arms” into the...More Thursday, July 23, 2026 Prepared to Help Bible in a Year : Psalms 33-34, Acts 24 We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works. Ephesians 2:10 Today's Scripture & Insight : Ephesians 2:1-10 My friend needed to practice parallel parking before her driving test that was coming up soon. I was prayerfully looking for a safe place to teach her when the idea came to go to a neighborhood church with an ample parking lot. After we set up what turned out to be a less-than-ideal practice parking space using folding chairs, she made her first attempt to back into the spot between the...More Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Rhythms of Joy Bible in a Year : Psalms 31-32, Acts 23:16-35 You turned my wailing into dancing. Psalm 30:11 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 30:4-12 A scientific study—which sought to explore how much of people’s musical sensitivity is cultural and how much of it is instinctual—played drum rhythms for newborn babies while monitoring their brain wave activity. Occasionally, the researchers would omit a beat from the rhythm. Amazingly, they found the infants’ brain waves spiked right when the note was left out—showing their young minds were already anticipating that beat and...More Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Walking Like Jesus Bible in a Year : Psalms 29-30, Acts 23:1-15 Look, I am setting a plumb line among my people. Amos 7:8 Today's Scripture & Insight : Amos 7:1-9 Ben had bought pirated computer software for years, simply because it was cheaper. Even though it was illegal and broke copyright laws, he didn’t feel that it was morally wrong. After all, everyone did it, and why should he buy expensive original software? Who would check? After hearing a talk on daily examples of living by God’s standards, however, Ben, a new believer growing in the faith, began to wonder, What does...More Monday, July 20, 2026 Pass It On Bible in a Year : Psalms 26-28, Acts 22 [God] comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:4 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 After a fifty-five year wait, England’s soccer team finally made it to the European Football Championship Cup finals. Locked in a tie with Italy, the game was decided by a penalty shootout. England’s last chance fell to a young player named Bukayo Saka. But as Saka kicked the penalty shot, Italy’s goalkeeper deflected it. England...More Sunday, July 19, 2026 The God Who Saves Bible in a Year : Psalms 23-25, Acts 21:18-40 When Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. Daniel 6:23 Today's Scripture & Insight : Daniel 6:16-23 Sentenced to life in prison, Vic shared with friends his sense of longing. When they said that Jesus would fill the empty spaces in Vic’s life, he mocked their statements. To Vic, Jesus being a man who died yet still lived today seemed fantastical. Although skeptical, sometime later he began listening to a Christian radio station and even reading the Bible. Eventually he...More Saturday, July 18, 2026 Road Closed, Spirit-Led Bible in a Year : Psalms 20-22, Acts 21:1-17 They tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. Acts 16:7 Today's Scripture & Insight : Acts 16:6-10 After a lengthy journey, my wife and I finally neared our street, but a large road closed to thru traffic sign blocked our path. I felt the urge to drive around it because home was just ahead, and I didn’t like being rerouted. But then I saw why the road was closed: A downed power line lay across the road. Had I ignored the warning, I could have driven into danger. In Acts 16:6-10, Paul...More Friday, July 17, 2026 God’s Handiwork Bible in a Year : Psalms 18-19, Acts 20:17-38 Do you know the laws of the heavens? Job 38:33 Today's Scripture & Insight : Job 38:31-41 Dragonflies are dainty insects with some of the most amazing flight and endurance capabilities. Their aerial abilities have been studied to improve flight technology. Scientists recently found that with its wings beating thirty times a second, a dragonfly that has fallen upside-down can right itself in just 0.2 seconds. Its eyes process an incredible two hundred images per second to determine which way is up and make tiny adjustments....More

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 God at Work Bible in a Year : Psalms 10-12, Acts 19:1-20 Gideon replied, . . . “Give me a sign that it is really you talking to me.” Judges 6:17 Today's Scripture & Insight : Judges 6:36-40 Jay owned a Gideon Bible, yet his analytical mind didn’t permit him to accept its miracles. One thing haunted him, though: the genuine faith of his friend. So Jay offered a strange prayer. He told God, “If you want me to believe in You, then do something I can’t explain.” One day, something drew Jay to look for his Bible. It was gone. How could that be? He never lost track of...More Monday, July 13, 2026 God’s Drastic Love Bible in a Year : Psalms 7-9, Acts 18 God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son. John 3:16 Today's Scripture & Insight : John 3:16-21 Daniel was born into a Romanian orphanage. For seven years, he only left his crib to go to the bathroom. When he turned eight, a family from another country adopted him. They knew about attachment disorders—that Daniel could have difficulty attaching to them as his parents. Slowly, Daniel started to trust them. Over time, though, he began to rage to the point his parents hired a bodyguard to protect them from Daniel’s...More Sunday, July 12, 2026 Acting on God’s Promises Bible in a Year : Psalms 4-6, Acts 17:16-34 Joseph . . . said, “God will surely come to your aid, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.” Genesis 50:25 Today's Scripture & Insight : Genesis 50:22-26 Pieter kisses a framed picture of his elderly parents every night. It’s been many years since he was last with them. As a young adult, when he became a follower of Jesus, his family and community pressured him to give up his newfound belief. When he didn’t, his parents disowned him. “In the Bible, God promised He’d help His children in difficult times,...More Saturday, July 11, 2026 Unchained by God Bible in a Year : Psalms 1-3, Acts 17:1-15 Therefore, I endure everything . . . . 2 Timothy 2:10 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Bulgarian lifeguard Yane Petkov won a world record for swimming with his hands and feet tied together. He swam 3,380 meters through the water but added something to intensify the challenge—he wrapped his body in a sack. The patience and strength required to keep moving despite being so “tied up” amazes me. The apostle Paul also displayed rugged resistance to obstacles as he served God in the days of the early...More Friday, July 10, 2026 God Watching Over Us Bible in a Year : Job 41-42, Acts 16:22-40 Those who are with us are more than those who are with them. 2 Kings 6:16 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Kings 6:9-17 The angels were there all along, but no one alive had seen them. They adorned the walls of the Old North Church in Boston, looking down from on high, but they’d been covered with layers of paint more than a century ago. Church records indicated a contract with a member of the congregation to paint them in 1730 when the church was undergoing construction. A recent restoration project that commenced in 2017 led to...More Thursday, July 9, 2026 Sharing Our Spiritual Gifts Bible in a Year : Job 38-40, Acts 16:1-21 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. Romans 12:6 Today's Scripture & Insight : Romans 12:3-8 “You’re good at playing the guitar,” I said to a new friend at church. “Thanks,” he said. “That’s my ministry.” There was that word again. Ministry. I didn’t know what that was or how someone “got” a ministry. But my friend was simply using the musical ability he’d been given to serve others. When I later discovered that one of my gifts was exhortation, or encouragement, I was a bit...More Wednesday, July 8, 2026 The Holy Grail Bible in a Year : Job 36-37, Acts 15:22-41 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:28 Today's Scripture & Insight : Matthew 26:20-30 For centuries, people have been fascinated by the Holy Grail—the cup Jesus drank from at the Last Supper. The legends surrounding King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table detail their obsession over the search for the cup. They believed it had magical powers. In film, Indiana Jones and his father, Henry, fulfilled Henry’s lifelong pursuit of the Grail. While...More Tuesday, July 7, 2026 The Way Wisdom Works Bible in a Year : Job 34-35, Acts 15:1-21 They held the king in awe, because they saw that he had wisdom from God to administer justice. 1 Kings 3:28 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Kings 3:16-21, 24-28 As a child, I brought home a report card with all S’s, which stood for Satisfactory. My sister, who was five years older than me, had a mixture of A’s and B’s. I thought our report cards proved I was smarter because I had what I thought was the equivalent of all A’s. My older brother then proceeded to offer us a test. He went to my parents’ bookshelf and pulled out...More Monday, July 6, 2026 Thriving in God’s Presence Bible in a Year : Job 32-33, Acts 14 David was dancing before the Lord with all his might. 2 Samuel 6:14 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Samuel 6:9-15 Zoologists describe what they call “turtle dancing”—the charming behavior of loggerhead turtles when they are in the presence of food. The turtles tilt their bodies vertically, open their mouths, clap their front flippers, and spin around in the water. But research has shown that radio-wave interference can disrupt the turtle’s internal “GPS.” It confuses their navigation, distracts them from their food source,...More Sunday, July 5, 2026 Lavish Love Bible in a Year : Job 30-31, Acts 13:26-52 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3:1 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 John 3:1-3, 16-18 It was my grandson’s eleventh birthday, and a group of family members gathered at a Mediterranean restaurant to celebrate. Before ordering, my son asked the birthday boy what he wanted. He reluctantly told his dad he’d like the salmon but knew it was too expensive. My son told him, “It’s your birthday. If that’s what you’d like, you can have it.” My grandson was...More Saturday, July 4, 2026 A Shepherd’s Heart Bible in a Year : Job 28-29, Acts 13:1-25 I myself will tend my sheep. Ezekiel 34:15 Today's Scripture & Insight : Ezekiel 34:1-2, 11-16 “A baby deer is caught in our fence!” Heather called to her husband, Tim. He gently set it free, but its mother was nowhere to be seen. That afternoon Tim saw a herd of deer emerge from the woods and graze nearby. One doe seemed especially alert. Wondering if she was the fawn’s mother, Tim looked up a recording of a fawn’s distress cry on his mobile phone and played it loudly over the speaker. The doe began to follow...More Friday, July 3, 2026 Walk by Faith Bible in a Year : Job 25-27, Acts 12 Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. Isaiah 40:31 Today's Scripture & Insight : Isaiah 40:25-31 The woman walked gingerly up each step to the church’s sanctuary for that night’s prayer service. As she paused because of her pain or breathlessness, a man passing by said, “One step at a time. That’s the only way you’re going to make it. Take it easy.” His words were meant to encourage the woman and may have given her the boost she needed to reach the top. They certainly encouraged my weary soul during my visit...More Thursday, July 2, 2026 Team Effort in Christ Bible in a Year : Job 22-24, Acts 11 Pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Ecclesiastes 4:10 Today's Scripture & Insight : Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 In 1869, construction began on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. Soon after work commenced, chief engineer Washington Roebling became very ill. His wife, Emily, pitched in to help. She studied his plans, revised specifications, and gave instructions to his assistants. Emily assisted her husband in any way she could, and when the bridge opened in 1883, she rode in the first carriage across it. Her husband praised...More Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Remaining in Jesus Bible in a Year : Job 20-21, Acts 10:24-48 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them. John 6:56 Today's Scripture & Insight : Luke 22:14-23 “A pleasure is full grown only when it is remembered.” These words, uttered by a character in C. S. Lewis’ book Out of the Silent Planet, depict the joy one has in reminiscing over cherished experiences in life. Though we rightly delight in the breathtaking scenery along the path of a hike or in sharing an important milestone with a loved one, what we feel might be merely the initial pleasure. Often,...More Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Praying to Grow Bible in a Year : Job 17-19, Acts 10:1-23 Neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God. 1 Corinthians 3:7 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 After Lam Wai Chan moved from his native Singapore to pastor a church in Japan, he panicked. The church had barely twenty members. In a nation known as a “missionary graveyard,” where about one percent of the nation’s people are Christian and many churches sit empty, Lam felt “like I was taking over a sinking ship.” Crying out to God, he sensed the answer: Offer the church back to...More Monday, June 29, 2026 Jesus—Our Substitute Bible in a Year : Job 14-16, Acts 9:22-43 We have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. Hebrews 10:10 Today's Scripture & Insight : Hebrews 10:1-10 As the US Civil War (1861-65) dragged on, both sides resorted to conscription (the draft) to fill their ranks. Under the Confederate law, a draftee could dodge service by hiring a man who was exempt from the draft to replace him—in most cases someone under or over the conscription age. Generally, the “principal” (as one evading the draft was called) paid a fee to the government as...More Sunday, June 28, 2026 Sweeter Than Honey Bible in a Year : Job 11-13, Acts 9:1-21 How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Psalm 119:103 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 119:97-104 If you want to bring a smile to Jarrett’s face, ask him about his bees. He’s an apiarist—a beekeeper. Though our meetings in his backyard are not about bees, it’s not uncommon for “apiculture” lessons to be a stimulating part of our conversations. But even better than “bee talk” is the nature-fresh, sweet taste of the golden-colored honey produced by Jarrett’s hardworking bees. Mm, mm,...More Saturday, June 27, 2026 One Sure Thing Bible in a Year : Job 8-10, Acts 8:26-40 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Colossians 1:17 Today's Scripture & Insight : Colossians 1:15-23 Trees in cold climates prepare for winter through a process called “hardening.” Water drains from cells so they won’t freeze, expand, and burst the tree. The water that remains between the cells is too pure for ice crystals to attach. Its temperature may now drop to forty degrees below zero without cracking the tree. Trees harden at the same time each year because they take their cues from the fixed...More Friday, June 26, 2026 Who’s My Neighbor? Bible in a Year : Job 5-7, Acts 8:1-25 “Who is my neighbor?” Luke 10:29 Today's Scripture & Insight : Luke 10:30-37 An elderly woman became unconscious on a hot sidewalk after a terrible fall. Several people stopped to help. One called 911. Another gently placed a coat under her head. Others put towels under her arms, and still another held an umbrella over her head until paramedics arrived. The person who posted the video wrote that it was an especially heartwarming scene because those who stopped included people of different ages and ethnicities—all working together...More Thursday, June 25, 2026 The Father’s Open Arms Bible in a Year : Job 3-4, Acts 7:44-60 In you the fatherless find compassion. Hosea 14:3 Today's Scripture & Insight : Hosea 14:1-7, 9 Mary Slessor’s compassionate heart led her to open her arms to those in need. The Scottish missionary, born in 1848, served among the people of Okoyong in a distant land. Superstition led people of that region to believe that when twins were born, one was good and one was the child of a demon. This often led to both twins dying—being abandoned to starvation or other dangers. Reflecting the loving heart of God, in time Mary helped save...More Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Faith Rooted in God Bible in a Year : Job 1-2, Acts 7:22-43 With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26 Today's Scripture & Insight : Matthew 19:23-26 I was inspired while reading a historical fiction account of the life of Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman University. The stories of her determination and care for others led me to read more about her. One account tells how in the early 1900s, she “described” the buildings at her school for young African American women to a wealthy businessman. But when he visited the “campus,” he found...More Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Shining Faces Bible in a Year : Esther 9-10, Acts 7:1-21 When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, his face was radiant. Exodus 34:30 Today's Scripture & Insight : Exodus 34:29-35 “He has a sugar face!” our vet exclaimed as she gave our young dog his annual checkup. “A sugar face?” I asked. “It’s a term used for retrievers whose faces turn prematurely white,” she replied, smiling. “It’s just a sign of the sweetness inside.” Reflecting on that moment later, I thought about what shows up on my face when others meet me. Do they catch a glimpse of “the...More Monday, June 22, 2026 Ready to Be Generous Bible in a Year : Esther 6-8, Acts 6 Do not . . . pick up the grapes that have fallen. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. Leviticus 19:10 Today's Scripture & Insight : Leviticus 19:1-10 My great-uncle’s memorial service featured a meal of roast beef, corn, and beans to honor the hospitality that he and his wife had lived out for many years. Each Sunday morning, they would put a large roast and veggies in the Crock-Pot before going to church. After the service, they would look for someone to invite for lunch. Sometimes it was a good friend, sometimes a stranger....More Sunday, June 21, 2026 The Gift of Prayer Bible in a Year : Esther 3-5, Acts 5:22-42 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people. Ephesians 6:7 Today's Scripture & Insight : Ephesians 6:1-8 I trudged into the grocery store to buy a Father’s Day card. I had forgiven my father. I’d tried reconciling over the years—prayerfully processing the hurts inflicted before and after I’d left home at fifteen. Sadly, decades later, I still couldn’t relate to the cards that had messages gushing with gratitude for the “greatest” dads. So, desperate to honor my heavenly Father, I stood in that...More Saturday, June 20, 2026 Receiving from God Bible in a Year : Esther 1-2, Acts 5:1-21 Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16 Today's Scripture & Insight : Galatians 5:13-25 In his 1937 book Think and Grow Rich, author Napoleon Hill said, “Whatever your mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” Hill’s quote epitomizes the American Dream: If you work hard, you can achieve your wildest dreams. Hard work may lead to earthly benefits; many passages of Scripture—especially in Proverbs—link those things. But as I grow older, I also see a real danger...More Friday, June 19, 2026 The Path of Life Bible in a Year : Nehemiah 12-13, Acts 4:23-37 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6 kjv Today's Scripture & Insight : Proverbs 3:1-6 He was born a slave in the 1860s. A sickly baby, he was sold to a slave owner for the cost of a horse. As a teenager, he witnessed the killing of a black man by a group of white people. Remarkably, George excelled in school, but when he applied to Highland University in Kansas, he was denied admission because of his skin color. Yet through it all, the young man maintained a deep faith in God. George...More Thursday, June 18, 2026 Taking Refuge in God Bible in a Year : Nehemiah 10-11, Acts 4:1-22 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress. Psalm 91:2 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 91:9-16 As the outdoor concert started, I felt a single raindrop on my cheek. Looking up, I saw ominous dark clouds. Having paid a steep price for tickets, however, I wasn’t inclined to leave because of a little bad weather. Then umbrellas began to pop open. One woman pulled a plastic grocery bag over her hair. It took just one deafening boom of thunder for the performer to grab her microphone and beg us to take refuge...More Wednesday, June 17, 2026 With Friends Like These . . . Bible in a Year : Nehemiah 7-9, Acts 3 To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. Job 12:13 Today's Scripture & Insight : Job 11:7-20 “I know you better than you know yourself!” As a young man, I heard that confident declaration from a friend. Her intentions were good, but my complicated life as an adopted missionary kid had been shaped across four continents and cultures. She didn’t really know me. Zophar, a friend of Job’s, sounded wise in his assessment of Job’s difficulties. “Can you fathom the mysteries of God?” Zophar...More Tuesday, June 16, 2026 The Way of Holiness Bible in a Year : Nehemiah 4-6, Acts 2:22-47 A highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness. Isaiah 35:8 Today's Scripture & Insight : Isaiah 35:8-10 After Jennifer was diagnosed with early onset dementia, she couldn’t read the Bible easily, so she started listening to it. Scripture passages now mean something new to her. For example, she gets lost easily, often doesn’t know who people are, and sees hallucinations of wild animals. When she’s disoriented and fearful, she receives God’s comfort as she hears Isaiah speak of “the Way of Holiness” set...More Monday, June 15, 2026 Giving from God’s Gifts Bible in a Year : Nehemiah 1-3, Acts 2:1-21 God is able to bless you abundantly, so that . . . you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Stanley’s generosity never ceased to amaze me. He often bought meals and gifts for elderly church members, cleaners in his neighborhood, or anyone who needed cheering up. Equally amazing was that even though Stanley wasn't wealthy or savvy at investing, his small investment did impressively well, enabling him to keep giving. Whenever someone thanked him, he’d...More Sunday, June 14, 2026 Serving Side by Side Bible in a Year : Ezra 9-10, Acts 1 “Let us start rebuilding.” So they began this good work. Nehemiah 2:18 Today's Scripture & Insight : Nehemiah 2:17-18; 3:6-12 Serendipity Bookstore, a popular spot in Chelsea, Michigan, needed to expand. The owner found a building twice the size just a block away. She wanted to make the move quickly instead of closing the store for days and boxing up all the books. So she requested help from the community. More than three hundred people showed up! They stood shoulder to shoulder, forming a human conveyor belt, and passed the books...More Saturday, June 13, 2026 Dependent on God’s Strength Bible in a Year : Ezra 6-8, John 21 My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Corinthians 11:23-29 Tungsten is something of a paradox. It has the highest tensile strength of any pure element, making it extremely difficult to pull apart. But the Mead Metals website notes, “In terms of impact strength, tungsten is weak—it’s a brittle metal known to shatter on impact.” It’s fascinating that tungsten, the strongest natural metal, is also so weak and brittle. Human beings...More Friday, June 12, 2026 Seasons of Love Bible in a Year : Ezra 3-5, John 20 At just the right time . . . Christ died for us. Romans 5:6-8 Today's Scripture & Insight : Romans 5:6-8 Flowers don’t have to be in bloom to be beautiful, says famed landscape designer Piet Oudolf. Even in the dead of winter, the Dutch gardener’s award-winning designs are known for their stunning appeal. “Beauty is in so many things you wouldn’t think of,” Oudolf says, although some may disagree. “The moment you say I love plants that are dead [dormant],” he said, “then you have a problem because people don’t like dead...More Thursday, June 11, 2026 Be Prepared to Share Bible in a Year : Ezra 1-2, John 19:23-42 Be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. 1 Peter 3:15 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Peter 3:13-17 The teenager stood her ground. While her high school group was visiting a home for people in rehab from addictions, Claire engaged in conversation with a twentysomething man who towered over her in size. They talked about faith. Claire clearly presented the gospel of Jesus. He countered with his spiritual views, which were very different. Back and forth they went...More Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Our Future with Christ Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 34-36, John 19:1-22 The old order of things has passed away. Revelation 21:4 Today's Scripture & Insight : Revelation 21:1-5 Visiting Switzerland had been my dad’s lifelong dream. After his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, my mom decided to go with him while he was still physically able. “One day, with the snow blowing around us on Mount Titlis,” she said, “I saw the profound joy in your father’s face. It was the joy of a dream come true.” Later, however, my mom’s tears flowed when my dad asked, “Where are we...More Tuesday, June 9, 2026 God’s Glory and Majesty Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 32-33, John 18:19-40 You said in your heart, “I will ascend to the heavens . . . .” But you are brought down to the realm of the dead. Isaiah 14:13, 15 Today's Scripture & Insight : Isaiah 14:12-15 The ceiling of London’s Banqueting House is magnificent. Painted by Sir Peter Paul Rubens between 1629 and 1634, it was commissioned by King Charles I to glorify his family’s reign. In one painting, the goddess Minerva celebrates the achievements of Charles’ father, King James I. In another, James is carried to heaven on the wings of an...More Monday, June 8, 2026 Reciprocal Generosity Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 30-31, John 18:1-18 I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. Philippians 4:18 Today's Scripture & Insight : Philippians 4:10-19 When Melanie began having regular headaches, her doctors discovered she had a benign tumor in her pituitary gland. The tumor was about the size of a plum and was surgically removed in 2003 and again in 2006 when it recurred. Then in 2017, when it came back a third time, Melanie underwent radiation treatment instead, which caused her to lose her hair. Her twenty-seven-year-old...More Sunday, June 7, 2026 Remembering Who We Are Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 28-29, John 17 Ruth replied, . . . “Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.” Ruth 1:16 Today's Scripture & Insight : Ruth 1:11-18 A restaurant employee discovered an unconscious man beside a dumpster. He was sunburned, bitten by ants, and showed signs of blunt force trauma. He had no memory of who he was. The man, later self-named “Benjamin Kyle,” lived in limbo for more than a decade. He couldn’t work, collect benefits, or even reclaim his past. His healing began...More Saturday, June 6, 2026 God’s Provision Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 25-27, John 16 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. Psalm 23:1-2 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 23:1-6 I was putting my grandson to bed during a sleepover. When his Bible bookmark opened to Psalm 23, he objected, “We already read this one.” After I suggested we might learn something new, he read aloud, “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastries.” Green pastries?! I explained that the word was pastures, not pastries. Hours earlier, he’d stood before...More Friday, June 5, 2026 Running to God in Prayer Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 23-24, John 15 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. Jonah 2:1 Today's Scripture & Insight : Jonah 2:1-10 One moment Adrián Simancas was kayaking in the Strait of Magellan in Chile with his father. The next, the twenty-four-year-old was engulfed in the mouth of a humpback whale. “I thought I was dead,” Adrián told a news outlet. After a few seconds, the whale released Adrián into the frigid waters. His life vest caused him to float to the water’s surface, and his father helped him to safety. The Old...More Thursday, June 4, 2026 Freedom in God’s Love Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 21-22, John 14 If we confess our sins, [God] . . . will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 John 1:5-9; 2:7-10 If you’ve ever heard the expression “albatross around my neck”—a phrase referring to a tiresome burden—you’ve heard an allusion to English poet Samuel Coleridge’s famous poem “Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” In the poem, a sailor shoots and kills a harmless, friendly albatross. The crew believes the mariner’s cruel deed curses their voyage and forces...More Wednesday, June 3, 2026 The Power of Music Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 19-20, John 13:21-38 David would take up his lyre and play. Then relief would come to Saul. 1 Samuel 16:23 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Samuel 16:14-23 On November 21, 1915, the hope of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his twenty-seven crew members sank, along with their ship Endurance, into the darkness below the Antarctic ice. They were stranded thousands of miles from home. Later, the crew shared several things that aided their survival, including a banjo. Embarking on their brutal trek, Leonard Hussey (the expedition’s meteorologist) was the...More Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Our Part, God’s Part Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 17-18, John 13:1-20 It is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Philippians 2:13 Today's Scripture & Insight : Philippians 2:12-13, 3:12-16 In Singapore, the government encourages people to support good causes by donation-matching. It “tops up” donations to specific charities by contributing an equal amount or more. By effectively multiplying people’s contributions, it hopes to encourage them to become more involved in charitable giving. This two-pronged approach reminds me of how...More Monday, June 1, 2026 Generous Giving Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 15-16, John 12:27-50 Bring all the tithes . . . so that . . . the foreigners, the fatherless and the widows . . . may come and eat and be satisfied. Deuteronomy 14:28-29 Today's Scripture & Insight : Deuteronomy 14:23-29 When Oswald and Biddy Chambers ran a Bible college in London from 1911 to 1915, they continued with their life principle of not turning away those in need. Astute Londoners were aghast at this practice, thinking the college would be taken advantage of. In response, Oswald observed, without inviting others to follow in the...More Sunday, May 31, 2026 Extending God’s Care Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 13-14, John 12:1-26 If only my master would see the prophet who is in Samaria! 2 Kings 5:3 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Kings 5:1-3, 9-11, 13-14 As a teenager, I had a strained relationship with my churchmate Lisa, so I was dismayed to learn we’d be roommates at our youth summer camp. The week at camp passed smoothly, though, with both of us being civil. The most anticipated event was a bonfire gathering at the end of the week. On that evening, however, I had a fever. I went to bed early, but I could hear the laughter and music...More Saturday, May 30, 2026 Imitating God’s Forgiveness Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 10-12, John 11:30-57 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 Today's Scripture & Insight : Ephesians 4:25-32 I used to work with a woman named Madge, who was an amazing cook. “You should taste my pea and ham soup!” she said one day. After replying that I really didn’t like peas, Madge smiled and said, “You will after you try my soup.” The next day she handed me a container of her soup, made especially for me. “Did you try my soup?” Madge asked me...More Friday, May 29, 2026 Waiting on God Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 7-9, John 11:1-29 Be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 27:7-14 As a little girl, I got so excited when I’d see special signs appear on the side of the road. I thought colorful signs meant my family had arrived at the popular amusement park we were driving to. I’d joyfully start gathering my things, only to be disappointed to see more signs and have to wait even longer before we reached the park. Eventually I realized those signs announced that visitors were getting closer but were...More Thursday, May 28, 2026 It Was Me Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 4-6, John 10:24-42 If [Israel] will confess their sins . . . I will remember my covenant with Jacob. Leviticus 26:40-42 Today's Scripture & Insight : Leviticus 26:40-45 In an old movie comedy, a bumbling but brilliant programmer is chosen for the first manned mission to Mars. Constantly making foolish mistakes, the programmer has a habit of blurting out, “It wasn’t me!” When the crew lands on Mars, the programmer slips from the top of the ladder and falls to the planet’s surface—just before his partner sets foot on it. The first...More Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Joy from Jesus Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 1-3, John 10:1-23 I will continue to rejoice. Philippians 1:18 Today's Scripture & Insight : Philippians 1:18-21 Nancy’s cancer treatment caused so many ulcers in her mouth and throat that she couldn’t even swallow a piece of bread. She had to rely on milk to fill her stomach for many painful days. The only thing that brought a smile to the sixty-year-old’s face was the joy of knowing Jesus—and her grandsons. Being with them each week helped her to not dwell on her situation. “If not for the boys, I would have given up,” she...More Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Acting with Integrity Bible in a Year : 1 Chronicles 28-29, John 9:24-41 The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in people who are trustworthy. Proverbs 12:22 Today's Scripture & Insight : Proverbs 12:13-23 In a moment of distraction, Sarah unknowingly dropped her diamond engagement ring into a homeless man’s cup. Billy Ray, the panhandler who was given the ring, had it appraised and considered selling it. But he chose honesty and returned it to Sarah when she came back a few days later. Sarah and her husband set up a fund so donations could be made to help Billy Ray, which led to an...More Monday, May 25, 2026 Finding Rest Bible in a Year : 1 Chronicles 25-27, John 9:1-23 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. Psalm 3:5 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Samuel 15:23-27, 29-31 “Tactical napping” is a series of guidelines for soldiers for effective, ten to thirty minutes of sleep. While experiencing a rush of adrenaline, loneliness, or anxiety, sleep-deprived soldiers may not be able to relax. Tips include using earplugs and reading before bed. They’re even offered military-grade, caffeinated chewing gum to reduce grogginess after a nap. It’s when we...More Sunday, May 24, 2026 The Answers God Provides Bible in a Year : 1 Chronicles 22-24, John 8:28-59 The Holy Spirit . . . will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 14:26 Today's Scripture & Insight : John 14:17-26 “What’s my birth mother’s name?” My seven-year-old daughter’s sincere question pierced my heart. Ours had been a private adoption where we were provided only the most basic of information about her parents: height, weight, age, color of hair and eyes. How was I to respond? The question felt impossible! I drew in a breath and prayed, “God, what do I say?” A...More Saturday, May 23, 2026 Freedom in Christ Bible in a Year : 1 Chronicles 19-21, John 8:1-27 The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 In 1849, Henry “Box” Brown (a US enslaved man from Virginia) folded himself into a wooden crate marked “dry goods,” and two friends shipped him from Richmond to Philadelphia. Brown was inside the box (3 x 2.5 x 2 feet) for the 26-hour trip, with three small holes cut for air. As abolitionists pulled Brown from the box, he sang a paraphrase of Psalm 40, expressing his...More Friday, May 22, 2026 Seeking God’s Face Bible in a Year : 1 Chronicles 16-18, John 7:28-53 I will set . . . the fir and the cypress together, so that people may see and know . . . the Lord has done this. Isaiah 41:19-20 Today's Scripture & Insight : Isaiah 41:17-20 Those who drive along Highway 18 in western Oregon each fall are greeted with a delightful surprise from the tree-covered hillside flanking the road: a giant smiley face. The cheerful face is only visible in the autumn when the Larch tree needles turn yellow, contrasting with the surrounding, dark green Douglas fir trees (which create the eyes and...More Thursday, May 21, 2026 Longing for Home Bible in a Year : 1 Chronicles 13-15, John 7:1-27 If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill. May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth. Psalm 137:5-6 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 137:1-6 Ethel and Ed live in the high desert area of the Rocky Mountains. As our family visited them on their ranch filled with memorabilia, the conversation turned to childhood stories of riding horses on the grasslands of North Dakota and herding cattle in Montana. They’re on in years now, and I could hear in their voices a longing for home. Psalm 137...More Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Joy in Jesus Bible in a Year : 1 Chronicles 10-12, John 6:45-71 Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 Do you ever long for something you see glimpses of but can’t quite grasp? C. S. Lewis longed for joy. He wrote, “Our longing to be reunited with something in the universe from which we now feel cut off, to be on the inside of some door which we have always seen from the outside, is . . . the truest index of our real situation. And to be at last summoned inside would be . . . the...More Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Fully Dedicated to God Bible in a Year : 1 Chronicles 7-9, John 6:22-44 Potiphar left everything he had in Joseph’s care. Genesis 39:6 Today's Scripture & Insight : Genesis 39:2-6, 20-23 Like all Singaporean men, I had to serve in the country’s armed forces when I turned eighteen. To be honest, I approached the conscription, which lasted two-and-a-half years, most reluctantly. Like many other young men, I tried to do the minimum, obeying instructions to the letter—no more, no less. Some, however, threw themselves into their tasks and ultimately gained much from their experience,...More Monday, May 18, 2026 Anatomy of a Hardening Heart Bible in a Year : 1 Chronicles 4-6, John 6:1-21 Today, if you hear [God’s] voice, do not harden your hearts. Hebrews 3:7-8 Today's Scripture & Insight : Hebrews 3:7-15 It’s fascinating to see your own heart. Recently, I did. Chest pain led me to see a doctor, who ordered tests that allowed me to see that my heart has calcium buildup. More than I should have. Atherosclerosis, the doctors call it: hardening of the arteries. I’ve made big diet and exercise changes. But I’ve also realized that my cardiac concerns didn’t emerge overnight. In my case, they...More Sunday, May 17, 2026 Deep Roots Bible in a Year : 1 Chronicles 1-3, John 5:25-47 Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord. Jeremiah 17:7 Today's Scripture & Insight : Jeremiah 17:5-8 As Douglas Kent, a landscape architect, toured a charred Los Angeles neighborhood after the city’s raging 2025 wildfires, he encountered a shocking surprise—trees, alive and green, right next to melted cars and burned buildings. Many of them bore lush palms and leaves, abundant fruit, and strong trunks and branches. How? After two consecutive rainy winters, the trees’ roots had reached deep into the soil to...More Saturday, May 16, 2026 Listening to the Good Shepherd Bible in a Year : 2 Kings 24-25, John 5:1-24 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; [Jesus has] come that they may have life. John 10:10 Today's Scripture & Insight : John 10:1-10 I opened my online banking app and discovered two withdrawals over $500 each, which I hadn’t made. Panicked, I called the bank and discovered my identity had been stolen. With the bank’s help, I was able to reinstate my good standing, but the experience taught me to be alert to prevent such thefts in the future. In John 10:10, Jesus warns that “the thief comes only to...More Friday, May 15, 2026 Seeing God’s Grandeur Bible in a Year : 2 Kings 22-23, John 4:31-54 The Lord wraps himself in light. Psalm 104:2 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 104:1-7, 10-16 In nineteenth-century poet Gerard Manley Hopkins’ sonnet “God’s Grandeur,” this literary artist celebrates the countless ways creation is “charged”—intensely filled—with “the grandeur of God.” Hopkins describes God’s breathtaking glory flaming and glistening “like shining from shook foil.” But if God’s beauty is so vibrant, why do so many people miss it? Hopkins suggested one reason is that humanity has...More Thursday, May 14, 2026 Good Soil in God Bible in a Year : 2 Kings 19-21, John 4:1-30 Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than was sown. Luke 8:8 Today's Scripture & Insight : Luke 8:4-8, 11-15 In late spring each year, I plant cucumber seeds in our garden. The seeds produce leaves quickly, but it takes time to see the fruit. In fact, one summer after I watered the seeds and waited, I questioned whether I’d get any cucumbers at all. I thought, Did I put too many seeds too close together, or was the ground not warm enough when I’d planted them? But one day, I...More Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Waiting for the Harvest Bible in a Year : 2 Kings 17-18, John 3:19-36 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Today's Scripture & Insight : Galatians 6:7-10 In 1962, Joanne Shetler and Anne Fetzer made an arduous trek by bus and foot into the rugged mountains of the Philippines to share the gospel with people who’d never heard of Jesus. For five years, they translated Scripture into the people’s language, but the Balangao villagers weren’t receptive. They did, however, help build a primitive landing...More Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Growing Our Knowledge of God Bible in a Year : 2 Kings 15-16, John 3:1-18 Present yourself to God, . . . a worker . . . who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Timothy 2:14-19, 22-24 As soon as I jumped into the pool, my goggles filled with water, and I could barely see. Despite having no formal swimming instruction, I slowly persevered for the two laps of a race I had entered on a whim. Years later, after taking lessons and learning the proper breathing and swimming techniques, I enjoyed learning all four competitive swim strokes. What a...More Monday, May 11, 2026 God’s Word Endures Bible in a Year : 2 Kings 13-14, John 2 The word of our God endures forever. Isaiah 40:8 Today's Scripture & Insight : Isaiah 40:1-8 In the early 1900s, successful steel businessman Charles Schwab decided to build perhaps the most lavish mansion in New York City. Completed in 1906, his Riverside Drive estate took its inspiration from French chateaus and spanned an entire city block, with lush gardens, grand halls, and opulent interiors. It stood in stark contrast to the rising apartment buildings that would soon define Manhattan. Despite its grandeur, the estate struggled...More Sunday, May 10, 2026 Jesus Revealed in Us Bible in a Year : 2 Kings 10-12, John 1:29-51 We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2 Corinthians 4:7 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 After Joni Eareckson Tada’s mother died, Joni thought about how our bodies are like “jars of clay” that hold the treasure of Christ’s presence. She mused about a modern equivalent to describe our earthly bodies—a cardboard box. She knew her mother’s “box,” with its worn-out corners and bends, was now empty. But, she reflected, it was a box...More Saturday, May 9, 2026 Putting On God’s Armor Bible in a Year : 2 Kings 7-9, John 1:1-28 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war. . . . David remained in Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 11:1 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Samuel 11:1-5 Nafi and Kamran joined a military coup. They fought for years and, when their side won, were given desk jobs in the capital. It’s not going well. There’s little to do, so they go online. Nafi says that many of his comrades, “including me, are addicted to the internet, especially Twitter.” Kamran adds, “The real test and challenge was not during the [war]. Rather, it’s now....More Friday, May 8, 2026 The Light of Life Bible in a Year : 2 Kings 4-6, Luke 24:36-53 In [Jesus] was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. John 1:4 Today's Scripture & Insight : John 1:1-14 In 1905 a scruffy young man holed up in his apartment in Bern, Switzerland, engaging in complex thought experiments regarding the nature of the universe. With frenzied focus, the physicist worked and reworked his calculations. Four mind-crunching months later, this man had rewritten much of what was known about how the world works. The man was Albert Einstein. He was twenty-six. Yet despite possessing a...More Thursday, May 7, 2026 Faithful in Prayer Bible in a Year : 2 Kings 1-3, Luke 24:1-35 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 Today's Scripture & Insight : Romans 12:9-21 After great-grandma Clara passed away, her ten-foot-long prayer list of people for whom she prayed regularly became a family heirloom. On it were typewritten many extended family members, friends, people her friends were praying for, as well as the names of high-profile evangelists, pastors, and ministries. New family members and specific prayer requests are handwritten in the margins. I became emotional seeing...More Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Fueled by Faith Bible in a Year : 1 Kings 21-22, Luke 23:26-56 Then Jesus said to her, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” Matthew 15:28 Today's Scripture & Insight : Matthew 15:21-28 J.D. witnessed amazing sights on his trip to several African nations. His text messages to us from Eastern Zambia included several pictures of faith-filled women who presented their three-year gospel ministry plan. “It is one of the most powerful strategic plan presentations I’ve ever heard in my life. Instead of a whiteboard, they drew in the dirt. Instead of handing out nice...More Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Life and Death Bible in a Year : 1 Kings 19-20, Luke 23:1-25 Death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart. Ecclesiastes 7:2 Today's Scripture & Insight : Ecclesiastes 7:1-10 Besides attending ceremonies and signing policies after taking the oath of office, new US presidents are greeted with a cold reality: They start making their own funeral plans. That way the country will be prepared to celebrate their lives when they die. George H. W. Bush was asked if it was “weird” to be planning his own memorial. He replied, “You kind of get used to it.” Historians...More Monday, May 4, 2026 No Fear of an Apocalypse Bible in a Year : 1 Kings 16-18, Luke 22:47-71 The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation 1:1 Today's Scripture & Insight : Revelation 1:1-2, 12-18 In 1859, the largest solar storm in recorded history took place. Known as the Carrington Event, it produced a massive geomagnetic disturbance blamed for disrupting the telegraph system. The website Space.com says, “It’s been conjectured that a storm on the scale of the Carrington event, if it happened today, could cause an internet...More Sunday, May 3, 2026 Love That Goes the Distance Bible in a Year : 1 Kings 14-15, Luke 22:21-46 Teach [my commands] to your children. Deuteronomy 11:19 Today's Scripture & Insight : Deuteronomy 11:13-21 “We wave until they’re out of sight. It’s a way of showing that we love them.” Those words from my mother when I was a boy explained a habit she and my father had when a family member left our home after a visit. Mom and Dad stood outside and waved to the ones leaving until they disappeared in the distance. Sometimes they stood there for a long time, but that didn’t matter. When I left home myself, I understood...More Saturday, May 2, 2026 A Good Defense Bible in a Year : 1 Kings 12-13, Luke 22:1-20 Be alert and of sober mind. 1 Peter 5:8 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Peter 5:8-11 On the basketball court, our grandson’s seventh-grade team did their best to score. Offense was their passion. But after each basket, their coach urged them to hurry back downcourt and play defense, which they were sometimes reluctant to do. Everyone wanted to score, but no one seemed eager to put in the hard work of defending. The key to the game, the coach taught them, was to anticipate the movements of the opposing players....More Friday, May 1, 2026 God’s Perfect Specifications Bible in a Year : 1 Kings 10-11, Luke 21:20-38 God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 Today's Scripture & Insight : Genesis 1:26-31 After a company couldn’t meet the specifications for ink pens used in some US government offices in the 1960s, the General Services Administration asked National Industries for the Blind (NIB) to make 70 million pens—despite NIB having never made pens before. They accepted the challenge and met all the specifications. Since 1967 blind factory workers have...More Thursday, April 30, 2026 Follow God’s Way Bible in a Year : 1 Kings 8-9, Luke 21:1-19 The Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways.” Haggai 1:5 Today's Scripture & Insight : Haggai 1:1, 5-11 Ken avoided the migrant workers in his building. Their habits and way of life, so different from his, annoyed him. One day, however, while Ken was praying, a thought pierced him: They’ve been your neighbors for years, yet not once have you shared the gospel with them. Think carefully about your attitude towards them. Scripture tells us of when God confronted the Israelites with a similar warning:...More

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 In God’s Line of Sight Bible in a Year : 1 Kings 3-5, Luke 20:1-26 The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalm 121:8 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 121 Trina received a free ticket to a sold-out event and tucked it into her Bible. Later, her son saw her frantically searching through the pantry. When she explained that she’d lost her Bible, he asked why she was looking in the food cupboard. “Because I’ve looked everywhere else, and the event starts in thirty minutes,” she said. “I don’t want to miss one moment.” Her son chuckled. “Breathe,...More Monday, April 27, 2026 Yielded and Still Bible in a Year : 1 Kings 1-2, Luke 19:28-48 The potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to him. Jeremiah 18:4 Today's Scripture & Insight : Jeremiah 18:1-6 Not much is known about Adelaide Pollard, and that’s sort of the point. She was a humble servant of God who wanted no recognition for herself. At the age of forty, she felt a strong calling to be a missionary to Africa, but that door was closed to her, leaving her greatly discouraged. Yet Adelaide was reminded of a verse: “Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand” (Jeremiah...More Sunday, April 26, 2026 Restoration Efforts Bible in a Year : 2 Samuel 23-24, Luke 19:1-27 Encourage one another and build each other up. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Today's Scripture & Insight : Ezra 2:68; 3:1, 3-7 In April 2019, a fire broke out in Notre-Dame de Paris—the city’s famed medieval cathedral—destroying the spire and a “forest” of oak beams supporting the lead roof. Almost immediately, plans formed to restore the cathedral. Donations poured in from across the globe, and craftsmen have undertaken restoration using the same building techniques and the same types of timber and stone employed in the...More Saturday, April 25, 2026 Serving Like Christ Bible in a Year : 2 Samuel 21-22, Luke 18:24-43 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5 Today's Scripture & Insight : Philippians 2:3-8 As I visited a patient in the hospital, I was struck by the actions of a young doctor standing with a team of other inexperienced physicians. The group listened as a more seasoned doctor explained about the patient’s health. Suddenly, the patient anxiously announced that she needed to use the bathroom and couldn’t get up. In fact, she couldn’t wait for a nurse’s aide to be...More Friday, April 24, 2026 Rivers to Cross Bible in a Year : 2 Samuel 19-20, Luke 18:1-23 I am with you as I was with Moses. Joshua 3:7 Today's Scripture & Insight : Joshua 3:9-11, 13-17 When Chris McCandless wandered off the grid and into the Alaskan wilderness, he expected to return. But he crossed the Teklanika in April, well before summer ice-melt would swell that river into an impassable torrent. Months later, out of food, McCandless couldn’t get back. His tragic death is memorialized in book and film. The people of ancient Israel faced a crucial river crossing in order to enter the promised land....More Thursday, April 23, 2026 Staying in Step Bible in a Year : 2 Samuel 16-18, Luke 17:20-37 Accept one another . . . to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7 Today's Scripture & Insight : Romans 15:5-7 Lillian Colón, who grew up in an orphanage, beat out four hundred dancers to win a coveted spot on a world-renowned dance team. She performed with that group, with its tightly ordered synchronized choreography, until her mid-forties. Now teaching dance at age seventy, she imparts to students her greatest lesson from precision artistry: Work together. “On and off the stage, our lives are deeply intertwined,” she said,...More Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Joining God to Help Bible in a Year : 2 Samuel 14-15, Luke 17:1-19 He will deliver . . . the afflicted who have no one to help. Psalm 72:12 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 72:12-14 As the Taliban swiftly overran the Afghanistan government in 2021, and tens of thousands were trapped with no way to escape, many were isolated and desperate. Ordinary citizens jumped to action, including one young man who launched an Instagram campaign, raising $7 million to pay for chartered evacuation flights. “We’ve shed the political divisions in this situation,” he told a news outlet, “and really...More Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Lost but Now Found Bible in a Year : 2 Samuel 12-13, Luke 16 Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin. Luke 15:9 Today's Scripture & Insight : Luke 15:8-10 When I visited Ecuador’s Amazon region with my father many years ago, we took a fun speedboat ride to a small village to take in the sights and learn about the local tribes. My dear dad bought me handmade jewelry, including a set of earrings. I only wore those earrings on special occasions, including when I went to visit my sister for my birthday. When I came back from my trip, I was horrified to discover I’d lost one of my...More Monday, April 20, 2026 Humble Sacrifice Bible in a Year : 2 Samuel 9-11, Luke 15:11-32 Who am I, Lord God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? 1 Chronicles 17:16 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Chronicles 17:16-22 A pilot and his two daughters took off from Soldotna, Alaska, on a sightseeing trip. Their small plane, however, never made it to its destination. After several local pilots began searching for the missing aircraft, one named Terry Godes finally spied its nearly submerged wreckage on a partially frozen lake. The three family members were standing on its wings as they had been for...More Sunday, April 19, 2026 Accountability Matters Bible in a Year : 2 Samuel 6-8, Luke 15:1-10 [A person] who wrongs another . . . must confess the sin they have committed. They must make full restitution for the wrong they have done. Numbers 5:6-7 Today's Scripture & Insight : Numbers 5:5-10 A judge used a unique approach to address shoplifting—sentencing offenders to wash cars in a local store’s parking lot as part of their community service. He hoped it would deter future thefts and serve as a vivid reminder of the consequences of wrongdoing. He emphasized that actions have consequences and accountability...More Saturday, April 18, 2026 The Ends of the Earth Bible in a Year : 2 Samuel 3-5, Luke 14:25-35 You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses . . . to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8 Today's Scripture & Insight : Acts 1:6-11 Kiribati, an island country in the Pacific Ocean, is the only nation in the world that exists in all four hemispheres of the globe. The thirty-three islands of Kiribati straddle both the equator and the 180th meridian. It’s also one of the most remote nations in the world. We serve a God who cares about these remote places. As Jesus prepared His...More Friday, April 17, 2026 Strength to Endure Bible in a Year : 2 Samuel 1-2, Luke 14:1-24 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Mark—a marathoner and a dedicated pastor who served two churches over the span of thirty-five years—recently retired. One gift presented to him was a pair of new running shoes. I ran with Mark once over twenty years ago, but throughout his life, he’s run the 26.2-mile race in numerous cities across the country. At his retirement celebration, people from the community and the churches he...More Thursday, April 16, 2026 Hollow Willow Bible in a Year : 1 Samuel 30-31, Luke 13:23-35 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret. Proverbs 11:13 Today's Scripture & Insight : Proverbs 11:11-13 When explaining how valuable he found time with an older advisor who regularly listened to his concerns, Tomáš said, “He is my hollow willow.” When I looked at him blankly, Tomáš explained that the phrase is a Slovak expression signifying someone who keeps your secrets. In essence, the person is like a willow tree holding confidential information safely within its...More Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Agents of a Higher King Bible in a Year : 1 Samuel 27-29, Luke 13:1-22 Our citizenship is in heaven. Philippians 3:20 Today's Scripture & Insight : Philippians 3:4-11 Anna and her husband lived in Argentina with their two children. They kept to themselves and spoke only fluent Spanish. But they weren’t Argentines. They were sleeper agents, spies who’d been born in another country. They’d mastered blending into their host culture, down to how to hold their forks. But a change in their civil registry aroused suspicion, and eventually the couple was caught. As the family was being flown to...More Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Harvest His Blessing Bible in a Year : 1 Samuel 25-26, Luke 12:32-59 I will put my dwelling place among you. Leviticus 26:11 Today's Scripture & Insight : Leviticus 26:3-12 Alan is a fifth-generation fruit farmer who manages his family’s cherry, peach, and apple orchard. Over the years, his family has perfected growing trees with maximum yield. They’ve carefully planted saplings for the future, put up a deer fence, and invested in special fans that help keep the air warm when frost threatens their crops. Even so, they’re never assured of a good harvest. Factors like weather, pollinators,...More Monday, April 13, 2026 The Power of Grace Bible in a Year : 1 Samuel 22-24, Luke 12:1-31 It is by grace you have been saved, through faith. Ephesians 2:8 Today's Scripture & Insight : Ephesians 2:1-9 When Mark was pulled over by an officer for driving while intoxicated, he was afraid his college football career was over. He was sure he was going to jail. But the policeman instead dropped him off at his college. When Mark asked why, he said, “I’m giving you grace.” Still, the young man was certain his coach would find out, and he’d lose his scholarship. So when his coach asked to see Mark after...More Sunday, April 12, 2026 Slow Anger Bible in a Year : 1 Samuel 19-21, Luke 11:29-54 [The Lord] is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Joel 2:13 Today's Scripture & Insight : Joel 2:12-18 “Slow television” is the term used to describe marathon coverage of an event, typically shown in real time. The genre gained popularity in 2009 after the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation broadcast a seven-hour train journey. Yes, seven hours, on a train. Sounds . . . boring. But it’s gained an audience that finds the scenic ride mesmerizing. The concept behind slow TV is to show...More Saturday, April 11, 2026 A Portrait of Dependence Bible in a Year : 1 Samuel 17-18, Luke 11:1-28 I cling to you; your right hand upholds me. Psalm 63:8 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 63 As I write these words, our Lhasa Apso dog, Winston, lies curled up at my feet. He’d watched me move from where I had been—the chair next to him—to the dining room table. That extra ten feet had been too far away from me. I’ve been traveling for work a lot lately, and I think it’s getting to him. If I even hint that I’m leaving, or use the word “go,” he’s right on top of me. Practically clinging to...More Friday, April 10, 2026 Safe in God’s Hands Bible in a Year : 1 Samuel 15-16, Luke 10:25-42 Do not fear, for I am with you . . . I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Today's Scripture & Insight : Isaiah 41:8-14 I shut my eyes as the amusement park ride creeped higher—trying to ignore all the creaking coming from this wildly popular ride I was on. When it stopped for a moment, I made the mistake of peeking and was horrified to see the plunge we were about to take. I closed my eyes again and screamed the whole way down. That childhood memory still makes me shudder. Sometimes in life...More Thursday, April 9, 2026 Prompted by Love Bible in a Year : 1 Samuel 13-14, Luke 10:1-24 We remember . . . your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Thessalonians 1:2-7 Emily Kenward walked down Lavender Street in Brighton, England. Having recently become a believer in Jesus, she now saw the street differently. She noticed how many homes had their curtains drawn in the daytime, and how few older people were about, despite the area’s high elderly population. It spurred an idea. Emily found out where...More Wednesday, April 8, 2026 God Our Provider Bible in a Year : 1 Samuel 10-12, Luke 9:37-62 Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Matthew 17:27 Today's Scripture & Insight : Matthew 17:24-27 In 2024, teenager Keegan happily reeled in a two-foot barramundi. But his happiness became elation when his little sister pointed out a tag on the fish. His catch was worth one million dollars as part of an Australian fishing competition. The annual event had been held since 2015; Keegan was the first to win the coveted top cash prize. However slim the odds of catching...More Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Doers of the Scriptures Bible in a Year : 1 Samuel 7-9, Luke 9:18-36 Do what [the word] says. James 1:22 Today's Scripture & Insight : James 1:22-25 On my desk is a memo board of reminders. Pinned on it is a list, “10 Habits for Great Health,” that I cut out of a nutrition magazine years ago. Recently, I was stunned that even though I see this list every day, I could only remember four items. The list was such a familiar part of my daily surroundings that I’d glance at it without really seeing it or following what it said. James describes something similar in the attitude of many...More Monday, April 6, 2026 Faithful and Forgiving Bible in a Year : 1 Samuel 4-6, Luke 9:1-17 I threw [the gold] into the fire, and out came this calf. Exodus 32:24 Today's Scripture & Insight : Exodus 32:15-24 “It’s not my fault!” So says Han Solo in The Empire Strikes Back when his ship is attacked and there seems to be no escape, only because a repair hadn’t been made. When he says it, you wonder if he bears at least some responsibility for his predicament but doesn’t want to admit it. I’ve been there. Sometimes it’s easier to find someone (or something) else to blame rather than accept...More Sunday, April 5, 2026 Resurrection Power Bible in a Year : 1 Samuel 1-3, Luke 8:26-56 You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. Mark 16:6 Today's Scripture & Insight : Mark 16:1-8 At one hundred dollars, Loretta’s utility bill was much higher than usual. “But the Lord will provide,” she told her son. That same day she received a text from her youngest brother: “Loretta, you’re always encouraging me, and I want to thank you. Look in your mail for something from me.” That afternoon in her mail, she found a gift card from her brother for one hundred dollars....More Saturday, April 4, 2026 Serving God Out of Love Bible in a Year : Ruth 1-4, Luke 8:1-25 Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven. Matthew 6:20 Today's Scripture & Insight : Matthew 6:1-4, 19-21 My dad was a hard worker on our farm and in the factory, but he wasn't a handyman. Sometimes when our tractor or furnace or plumbing failed, a neighbor or friend would fix it. Dad offered to pay even though he knew he couldn’t afford as much as they deserved. But they wouldn’t accept anything; they just loved to help. “Thanks,” he’d say, “until you’re better paid.” I’m still not sure what he meant. Maybe he or...More Friday, April 3, 2026 Why Good Friday Bible in a Year : Judges 19-21, Luke 7:31-50 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 John 4:7-12 What’s so good about Good Friday? Why isn’t the day called Bad or Sad Friday? After all, it’s meant to be a day of sorrowful reflection, not a day of celebration. Sometimes, this day takes other names, such as Holy Friday. In Germany, it’s called Karfreitag, or Sorrowful Friday. So where did we get the tradition of calling it “Good”? Some believe it...More Thursday, April 2, 2026 Caring and Communion Bible in a Year : Judges 16-18, Luke 7:1-30 This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me. 1 Corinthians 11:25 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 When I broke my upper arm, my friend Rex surprised me by shipping a care box of frozen soups with a beautiful, silver ladle. I was deeply touched and kept the ladle long after consuming the soup. My arm has healed and dear Rex has since passed away, but his gesture of love continues to express God’s love for me. Every time I lift the ladle, I thank God for His...More Wednesday, April 1, 2026 True Integrity Bible in a Year : Judges 13-15, Luke 6:27-49 Live such good lives among the pagans that . . . they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. 1 Peter 2:12 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Peter 2:11-21 At a job interview, Carol was asked repeatedly, “Why did you leave your previous job?” The interviewer had an inkling of the conflict she’d had with her former employer and wanted to know what had happened. While acknowledging “differences in working style,” Carol refused to divulge her opinion of her former boss, believing that it...More Tuesday, March 31, 2026 God’s View Bible in a Year : Judges 11-12, Luke 6:1-26 Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring. Exodus 14:13 Today's Scripture & Insight : Exodus 14:1-4, 8, 10-14 Hudson Taylor was troubled. He’d left England to share the gospel about Christ in China, and ministry—though challenging—had gone well. But in 1865, as he considered sending more people to minister to a more dangerous part of the country, without protection, he felt “intense conflict.” After wrestling with God in prayer, he wrote, “The Lord conquered my unbelief, and I...More Monday, March 30, 2026 Keep Going by Faith Bible in a Year : Judges 9-10, Luke 5:17-39 Let us run with perseverance. Hebrews 12:1 Today's Scripture & Insight : Hebrews 12:1-3 To become a lawyer in California, Maxcy Filer had to pass the state’s grueling, three-day bar exam. So he took it not once, not twice, but forty-eight times before passing the tough test. His goal? To advocate for the underprivileged in Compton, his beloved city. Between his first and last attempts at passing the exam—across twenty-five years—Filer and his wife raised seven children, all who went to college. When Filer was sworn in, the...More Sunday, March 29, 2026 Tears and Hope Bible in a Year : Judges 7-8, Luke 5:1-16 My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways. Isaiah 55:8 Today's Scripture & Insight : Isaiah 55:6-13 Although it was Palm Sunday, a day to celebrate the triumphal entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem, for Mary Edwar it became a time of deep pain. Leaving their church after the service, she and her husband, Kareem, were holding hands when a bomb went off. The device killed Kareem and injured Mary, causing her to miscarry. While Mary recuperated, she felt furious while grieving for her husband and child....More Saturday, March 28, 2026 Praying God’s Promises Bible in a Year : Judges 4-6, Luke 4:31-44 Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope. Psalm 119:49 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 119:49-56 “No, you can’t go to the lake,” I said to my daughter with my head tucked under the sink as I fixed a broken pipe. “Dad, you promised that after I had finished my chores, I could go,” she reminded me. I’d forgotten what I had said because I was preoccupied. My problem blinded me to my promise. As my daughter did with me, the psalmist reminded God of His promises. “Remember your word to...More Friday, March 27, 2026 God in the Details Bible in a Year : Judges 1-3, Luke 4:1-30 During the forty years that I led you through the wilderness, your clothes did not wear out, nor did the sandals on your feet. Deuteronomy 29:5 Today's Scripture & Insight : Nehemiah 9:19-21 My niece, a college freshman, was busy with schoolwork and adjusting to a new residence. Because of recent security issues, her school required a vehicle pass. Since applying for this would be one more task on her long to-do list, I offered to do it. “Thanks!” she later said, surprised it had taken me only minutes in the campus...More Thursday, March 26, 2026 Defined by Christ Bible in a Year : Joshua 22-24, Luke 3 Life does not consist in an abundance of possessions. Luke 12:15 Today's Scripture & Insight : Luke 12:13-21 Some years ago, artist Michael Landy counted up everything he owned, making a list of 7,227 possessions. What he did next was eye-opening. Setting up a factory in London’s busiest shopping district, Landy publicly destroyed it all. Clothes, artwork, love letters, even his car, were broken down, placed on a conveyor belt, and fed into grinders. As consumers darted in and out of department stores nearby, Landy’s performance...More Wednesday, March 25, 2026 One in Jesus Bible in a Year : Joshua 19-21, Luke 2:25-52 There is neither Jew nor Gentile . . . for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28 Today's Scripture & Insight : Galatians 3:23-29 Watching sporting competitions and meeting athletes was a dream come true for me when I attended a Summer and Winter Olympics as a young reporter. I was enthralled by hearing people from all over the world speaking in different languages and celebrating their various countries. I’d been fascinated with the Olympics since I was a teen, but it had become an obsession. After I said...More Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Reminder of God’s Presence Bible in a Year : Joshua 16-18, Luke 2:1-24 Then the Lord said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Joshua 8:1 Today's Scripture & Insight : Joshua 8:1, 18-19, 24-27 With branches of scraggly leaves growing upward like hands raised to the heavens, the unique trees we saw while hiking Joshua Tree National Park in California intrigued us. Many believe the trees were dubbed “Joshua Trees” by pioneers, who were reminded by the trees of an Old Testament story where Joshua lifted high a javelin as a sign of God’s presence and help. After...More Monday, March 23, 2026 Faithful Stewards Bible in a Year : Joshua 13-15, Luke 1:57-80 It is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. 1 Corinthians 4:2 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, 8-13 In March 2024, a US aerospace corporation failed a safety audit conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration. The audit came on the heels of multiple safety incidents, including a flight that had experienced a dangerous drop in cabin pressure when a door-plug panel on the jet had torn away. A spokesman for the company acknowledged that the failures were due to instructions for...More Sunday, March 22, 2026 God of My Sister Bible in a Year : Joshua 10-12, Luke 1:39-56 Lord, God of my master Abraham, . . . please grant success to the journey on which I have come. Genesis 24:42 Today's Scripture & Insight : Genesis 24:1-4; 10-12 Amina had come to Christ in a country where Christianity was illegal. She began to share her new faith with her brother, who rejected her appeals. Then he contracted a dangerous lung condition. Alone in a dark hospital room, he gasped for breath. He wasn’t ready to acknowledge Jesus as God’s Son, and he feared speaking the name of Christ aloud. (Someone might hear...More Saturday, March 21, 2026 An Offering for Jesus Bible in a Year : Joshua 7-9, Luke 1:21-38 We . . . are . . . always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake. 2 Corinthians 4:11 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 “I lift mine eyes, but dimm’d with grief / No everlasting hills I see,” wrote the Victorian poet Christina Rosetti in her poignant poem “A Better Resurrection.” Rosetti’s poem describes grasping for hope when she feels none, “numb’d too much for hopes or fears.” Yet Rosetti was anchored in a hope deeper than her feelings of despair. Though she could see “no bud nor...More Friday, March 20, 2026 Beyond the Blues Bible in a Year : Joshua 4-6, Luke 1:1-20 In the morning I will sing of your love. Psalm 59:16 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 59:9-17 Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot is best known for enduring classics like “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” and “If You Could Read My Mind.” But one of his lesser-known songs is titled “The Minstrel of the Dawn.” (A minstrel is a troubadour, a singer who puts his poetry to music.) Like us, Lightfoot’s troubadour longs to be “more happy than blue.” Although there are always “blue” things to think about...More Thursday, March 19, 2026 Waiting for God Bible in a Year : Joshua 1-3, Mark 16 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete. James 1:4 Today's Scripture & Insight : James 1:2-8 Joseph combed the job listings frustratedly. Previous jobs as a waiter had paid well, but regular weekend shifts typical of the restaurant industry made it hard for him as a new believer in Jesus to attend church regularly. “Why doesn’t God answer my prayer?” he lamented. “Wouldn’t He want me to attend church?” It took a year before Joseph saw that he had to adjust his expectations and try a...More Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Made for Community Bible in a Year : Deuteronomy 32-34, Mark 15:26-47 A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 Today's Scripture & Insight : Ecclesiastes 4:8-12 When my husband, Alan, and I decided to move across the country to Philadelphia to further his education, I didn’t have a job lined up, and we had no idea how we would afford student housing. On a Sunday, shortly before we were to leave, a church acquaintance introduced us to a former student of the university Alan was to attend who knew of an affordable apartment. Then, before we left, a workmate gave me the...More Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Jesus—Food for the Soul Bible in a Year : Deuteronomy 30-31, Mark 15:1-25 I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. John 6:35 nlt Today's Scripture & Insight : John 6:35, 41-51 In the African American home I was raised in, meals often included scrumptious “soul food.” The term originated in the mid-1960s when “soul” was a common term used to describe African American culture. Soul food menu items included fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, greens, sweet potatoes, corn bread, and more. Desserts were a bonus; the “tastebud-tickling” peach cobbler was the...More Monday, March 16, 2026 Lives Offered to God Bible in a Year : Deuteronomy 28-29, Mark 14:54-72 All the Israelite men and women who were willing brought to the Lord freewill offerings. Exodus 35:29 Today's Scripture & Insight : Exodus 35:20-29 “I am thankful to God for His goodness,” reads the plaque, “in permitting me to have a part in building this broad thoroughfare as a frame to the beautiful picture which He created.” The inscription is attributed to highway engineer Samuel Christopher Lancaster in 1915. It stands at a beautiful scenic overlook on the highway he designed, a road that takes drivers along...More Sunday, March 15, 2026 Being a Light for Christ Bible in a Year : Deuteronomy 26-27, Mark 14:27-53 You are the light of the world. Matthew 5:14 Today's Scripture & Insight : Matthew 5:13-16 When schools around the globe sent their students home for health and safety during the coronavirus pandemic, their buildings and stadiums stood empty. While acknowledging many were experiencing greater afflictions from the virus, teachers sought ways to show their students they missed them and to encourage them to press on through a difficult time. Many schools initiated what they called the “Be the Light” challenge, in which...More Saturday, March 14, 2026 God’s Timing Bible in a Year : Deuteronomy 23-25, Mark 14:1-26 With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 2 Peter 3:8 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Peter 3:8-13 Until 1967, units of time were scientifically measured by astronomical patterns: the spin of the earth and its revolution around the sun. But over the centuries, a problem emerged. The earth is actually slowing down in its orbit. Scientists discovered that the unit of the second is longer than it used to be. Gradual though this is, since the days of Christ, the world has “lost” a...More Friday, March 13, 2026 Sitting with the Suffering Bible in a Year : Deuteronomy 20-22, Mark 13:21-37 No one said a word to [Job], because they saw how great his suffering was. Job 2:13 Today's Scripture & Insight : Job 2:7-13 “Daddy, my head hurts.” “Daddy, I’m so cold.” “Daddy, can you rub my feet?” A high fever, chills, and body aches recently descended cruelly upon my teenage daughter. She wanted me to make it better. But mostly she just wanted me near. Eventually we took her to urgent care. “Virus,” we were told. Nothing to do but ride it out. I sat with my sick girl for hours...More Thursday, March 12, 2026 The Cost of Commitment Bible in a Year : Deuteronomy 17-19, Mark 13:1-20 The Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Timothy 1:6-14 A group of twenty-two Christian leaders traveled half a day to secretly meet and learn from a pastor who came from another country. If caught, the pastor would be deported, and the others would spend three years in prison. Eighteen of the twenty-two had already been imprisoned for their faith in Jesus. After the pastor handed out fifteen Bibles he’d brought...More Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Rebellion and Return Bible in a Year : Deuteronomy 14-16, Mark 12:28-44 No longer will [the Israelites] follow the stubbornness of their evil hearts. Jeremiah 3:17 Today's Scripture & Insight : Jeremiah 3:11-17 The Wild One is a 1953 movie starring Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler, a troubled, brooding leader of a motorcycle gang. In one scene, a young woman notices a gang member’s jacket with the initials, B.R.M.C. When she learns that the R stands for “rebels,” she laughs and touches the arm of Brando as he idly pats a drum. “Hey, Johnny. What are you rebelling against?” He replies,...More Tuesday, March 10, 2026 The Hope Jesus Brings Bible in a Year : Deuteronomy 11-13, Mark 12:1-27 Do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Today's Scripture & Insight :1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 It began with an email a grieving father sent to me. He had lost his daughter Alyssa—a college junior—in a car accident, and he needed to hear from someone who understood his wrenching pain. Nearly three hundred emails and four years later, Craig and I were finally able to meet in person. His job had taken him to a nearby city, so on a Sunday we shared a church service, lunch, and...More Monday, March 9, 2026 True Satisfaction in God Bible in a Year : Deuteronomy 8-10, Mark 11:19-33 Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man and full of years. Genesis 25:8 Today's Scripture & Insight : Genesis 25:7-11 Thirty years ago, I participated in an activity at an unemployment workshop that I still remember today. My fellow laid-off coworkers and I were asked to write our retirement speeches. Huh? We were looking for work and far from retirement age. But the facilitator revealed the purpose of the activity by saying, “Your speech will probably have little to do with your work.” She...More Sunday, March 8, 2026 God’s Loving Deeds Bible in a Year : Deuteronomy 5-7, Mark 11:1-18 Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story. Psalm 107:2 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 107:1-11, 41-43 They sit side by side on Ball Street in my city—the Grand Ideas Garden and the county jail. My friend Joann loved both places. She loved to sit in the garden, thinking about the goodness of God and her love for Him because of what He’d done in her life. She also loved to share with the women in the jail and tell her story of God redeeming her life after many bad choices and wandering far from Him. Often, she would...More Saturday, March 7, 2026 One in Christ Bible in a Year : Deuteronomy 3-4, Mark 10:32-52 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3 Today's Scripture & Insight : Ephesians 4:1-7 In January 1967, the town of Winneconne discovered it had been mistakenly omitted from the official Wisconsin state road map, costing the town vital tourist revenue. So the town decided to secede from Wisconsin and become its own sovereign state on July 21 of that year. Some say the secession was a move to embarrass the state government, while others claim it was a tongue-in-cheek act of...More Friday, March 6, 2026 God’s Goodness Bible in a Year : Deuteronomy 1-2, Mark 10:1-31 Be careful that you do not forget the Lord. Deuteronomy 6:12 Today's Scripture & Insight : Deuteronomy 6:10-19 “Oh no!” That was my response upon opening a beehive and discovering the colony had suddenly died. It had been a thriving hive with lots of honey. I’d carefully maintained it throughout a mild winter and anticipated an early harvest. But a cold snap in the warm weather had led to collapse. I checked with local experts. “Many beekeepers lost hives this time,” they reassured me. Mild winters present...More Thursday, March 5, 2026 Strength from Struggle Bible in a Year : Numbers 34-36, Mark 9:30-50 We know that suffering produces perseverance; . . . and character, hope. Romans 5:3-4 Today's Scripture & Insight : Romans 5:1-5 Jess was getting on in years when he first heard the children’s folktale about the boy and the butterfly. Right away, he understood the story’s lesson on gaining strength from struggle. In the tale, a boy is given a butterfly cocoon but told not to open it. But as the cocoon slowly twists and shudders in his hand, the boy can’t resist using scissors to split it open so the butterfly inside can...More Wednesday, March 4, 2026 The Unnamed Women Bible in a Year : Numbers 31-33, Mark 9:1-29 These women were helping to support them out of their own means. Luke 8:3 Today's Scripture & Insight : Luke 8:1-3 After wiping down tables with disinfectant, Shelia stooped to tie a garbage bag filled with used cups and plates. She heaved the bag over her shoulder and turned to survey the church’s multipurpose room. She’d volunteered to clean it for the next gathering and wanted to make sure it was ready. A thought fluttered through her mind: Would anyone notice? It’s easy to wonder if our everyday contributions...More Tuesday, March 3, 2026 God’s Undeniable Power Bible in a Year : Numbers 28-30, Mark 8:22-38 [God] rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. Daniel 6:27 Today's Scripture & Insight : Daniel 6:25-28 When the Transit Agency of Central Kentucky (TACK) renovated its headquarters, it wanted to make sure people noticed. Instead of a subtle sign or announcement, it installed a massive, nearly twenty-two-feet-tall thumbtack at its entrance. The thumbtack, a world record, is an undeniable marker that no passersby can miss. In Daniel 6, God used something undeniable to get...More Monday, March 2, 2026 Refreshing Generosity Bible in a Year : Numbers 26-27, Mark 8:1-21 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 Today's Scripture & Insight : Proverbs 11:24-31 An auditorium full of medical students at Albert Einstein College of Medicine listened intently as ninety-year-old Ruth Gottesman spoke. As she concluded, Ruth announced—to the students’ gasps, cheers, and pandemonium—that she was donating $1 billion so they could finish their education tuition free. This is the largest donation ever given to a medical school. Yet in the interviews that...More Sunday, March 1, 2026 Go and Tell of Jesus Bible in a Year : Numbers 23-25, Mark 7:14-37 How can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? Romans 10:14 Today's Scripture & Insight : Romans 10:12-15 As our bus traveled higher and higher on the narrow road along the Andes Mountains, my teammates were busy laughing and singing. I was staring out my window—aghast that there weren’t any guardrails between us and the abyss to our right. I was feeling a bit fearful and anxious as we kept going up and up and up, and I started to wonder why our short-term mission team had come to this remote part of Ecuador....More Saturday, February 28, 2026 Faith of Friends Bible in a Year : Numbers 20-22, Mark 7:1-13 They made an opening in the roof above Jesus . . . and then lowered the mat the man was lying on. Mark 2:4 Today's Scripture & Insight : Mark 2:1-5 Attending a conference, a woman noticed that her friend—the day’s presenter—didn’t look well. She approached the presenter, who replied, “I’m going to get through this presentation. If I don’t feel better in the morning, I’ll go to the doctor.” The woman didn’t forget about the presenter’s promise. This friend had to leave early, but she asked another friend to...More Friday, February 27, 2026 Prayer Walk Bible in a Year : Numbers 17-19, Mark 6:30-56 Elisha turned away and walked back and forth in the room. 2 Kings 4:35 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Kings 4:31-35 I was stuck. I’d written half of a devotional article when my thoughts dried up. “God, what should I do?” I prayed. Remembering research that found that our creative output is boosted by an average of 60 percent when we walk, I headed out to the trail behind my house and continued my conversation with God. Thirty minutes later I was refreshed. I returned to my keyboard and finished the entry. In 2...More Thursday, February 26, 2026 God’s Rainbow Answer Bible in a Year : Numbers 15-16, Mark 6:1-29 Whenever the rainbow appears . . . I will . . . remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures. Genesis 9:16 Today's Scripture & Insight : Genesis 9:12-16 Owen was on holiday abroad when he received a disturbing message from a colleague: “The boss is looking to replace you.” Deeply upset, he prayed one morning at dawn and asked God, “Where are You?” Then he went to the window to open the curtains—and spotted a huge, beautiful rainbow suspended above the lake outside. Immediately a comforting...More Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Abusing God’s Name Bible in a Year : Numbers 12-14, Mark 5:21-43 You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. Exodus 20:7 Today's Scripture & Insight : Exodus 20:1-4, 7-8, 12-17 The vintage photograph from World War II, taken outside a town’s Nazi headquarters, carries a warning for all of us. In the photo, a comfortably dressed woman is crossing the street. A man in a suit walks down the sidewalk, while another has stopped to read a bulletin board on the corner of the building. All seem oblivious to the large banner...More Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Missing the Divine Bible in a Year : Numbers 9-11, Mark 5:1-20 Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem. Isaiah 53:3 Today's Scripture & Insight : Isaiah 53:1-6 Most people avoided George Chase. He lived in a twelve-foot square shack in the woods where New England’s Pawcatuck River meets Little Narragansett Bay. To the locals, it was obvious George didn’t have a bathtub. They could smell the evidence. One day a hurricane brought the Atlantic Ocean rushing over the seacoast, washing away the beachfront with its attractive homes....More Monday, February 23, 2026 Humble Leadership Bible in a Year : Numbers 7-8, Mark 4:21-41 Among you stands one you do not know. . . . the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. John 1:26-27 Today's Scripture & Insight : John 1:19-28 My friend Butch Briggs has been the beloved coach for the swim teams at a local high school for fifty-one years. Out of curiosity, I asked him how many state championships he’d won during his five decades. In his trademark, gentle tone he quipped, “I’ve not won a single championship because I’ve never swum in a single race.” Trying again, I asked him, “How many...More Sunday, February 22, 2026 Schooled in Love Bible in a Year : Numbers 4-6, Mark 4:1-20 We love because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 John 4:16-21 Woody Cooper stood in the loud mob the day Dorothy Counts, a Black girl, enrolled in his all-White high school in North Carolina. Taunting her, some boys yelled racial slurs and threw trash at Dorothy, but Woody didn’t rebuke them, even staying silent when a woman cried out, “Spit on her, girls!” He later asked himself, Why didn’t you at least say something? She was just another student coming to school. Haunted for decades by his...More Saturday, February 21, 2026 Remembering to Forget Bible in a Year : Numbers 1-3, Mark 3 Why, my soul, are you downcast? . . . Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 42:5 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 42:1-8 Author Richard Mouw tells of a Black theologian from South Africa who struggled with dark memories of life under apartheid. Mouw wrote, “He told a story about an African child whose teacher asked her to define ‘memory.’ After thinking about it, the child said, ‘Memory is that thing that helps me to forget.’ ” Out of the mouths of babes! Her past held much she...More Friday, February 20, 2026 Living for Jesus Bible in a Year : Leviticus 26-27, Mark 2 [Jesus] died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. 1 Thessalonians 5:10 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Thessalonians 5:12-23 In 2023, Kenyan police intervened to end what’s being called the “Shakahola Massacre”—in which hundreds died after following a cult leader’s directions to starve themselves to meet Jesus. The leader had allegedly promised he too would leave earth in this way after his followers did. After his arrest, he denied ever teaching this. The tragedy is a...More Thursday, February 19, 2026 Lavish Love Bible in a Year : Leviticus 25, Mark 1:23-45 If one of your fellow Israelites falls into poverty . . . allow him to live with you. Leviticus 25:35 nlt Today's Scripture & Insight : Leviticus 25:35-43 Todd invited his younger brother Alex, a recent college graduate, to come live with him in the house he’d built. He wanted to help his sibling gain some financial footing by allowing him to live rent-free for a while. After six months, Todd asked Alex to begin paying rent. Years later, Alex made an offer on his own home. When the offer was accepted, Todd surprised him by...More Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Divine Restoration Bible in a Year : Leviticus 23-24, Mark 1:1-22 I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten. Joel 2:25 Today's Scripture & Insight : Joel 2:21-27 My heart sank. My mind started to swirl. A friend who’d been helping set up my new laptop accidentally deleted all the photos and videos I’d transferred to it. Years of precious memories with family and friends were all gone in an instant. Panic set in. I’d never be able to recreate those cherished moments from past holidays, travels, and special occasions. Before sentimental me could have a complete meltdown, my...More Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Belle’s Belief Bible in a Year : Leviticus 21-22, Matthew 28 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life. John 3:36 Today's Scripture & Insight : John 3:1-6, 9, 14-16, 36 Belle wanted nothing to do with her parents’ faith in Jesus. In college, she proclaimed herself an agnostic and sought to live without God. But a breakup with her boyfriend and growing depression sent her on a downward spiral. She thought of ending her life. In those depths of despair, she thought of her parents’ joy in Christ and, despite her struggles,...More Monday, February 16, 2026 It Takes Humility Bible in a Year : Leviticus 19-20, Matthew 27:51-66 [Jacob] bowed down to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. Genesis 33:3 Today's Scripture & Insight : Genesis 33:1-10 My cousins, who lived only two miles away when we were growing up, weren’t allowed to interact with my family. They never came to reunions or talked to us at the local grocery store. Their parents said it was because, back then, we didn’t attend church and we’d be a bad influence on them. What a surprise when many years later, a cousin attended my eldest brother’s funeral! He...More Sunday, February 15, 2026 Handle with Care Bible in a Year : Leviticus 17-18, Matthew 27:27-50 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34 Today's Scripture & Insight : John 13:31-38 Stradivarius violins, cellos, and guitars are among the most treasured musical instruments in the world. Crafted during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the pieces are rare and invaluable. Something so precious deserves the utmost care. So when a Stradivarius cello—worth more than $20 million—fell off a table during a photo shoot, it was truly...More Saturday, February 14, 2026 God’s Eternally Beloved Bible in a Year : Leviticus 15-16, Matthew 27:1-26 I have loved you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3 Today's Scripture & Insight : Jeremiah 31:1-4, 7, 9 One of the most dramatic and mysterious love letters of all time was penned by composer Ludwig van Beethoven and was only discovered after his death in 1827. The hastily handwritten letter is full of passionate lines like, “My eternally beloved . . . I can only live either wholly with you or not at all.” Tragically, it appears the letter was never sent, and his intended recipient remains unknown....More Friday, February 13, 2026 Be Careful! Bible in a Year : Leviticus 14, Matthew 26:51-75 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 Today's Scripture & Insight : James 4:1-10 After years of struggle and crying out in prayer, Frank quit drinking. He attributes his continued sobriety to God’s work in his life. But he also made some important changes. He no longer kept alcohol in the house, watched for warning signs in his thinking and moods, and was wary of certain situations. He leaned on God and knew not to leave an opening for temptation or sin. “Be...More Thursday, February 12, 2026 A Nonanxious Presence Bible in a Year : Leviticus 13, Matthew 26:26-50 In peace I will lie down and sleep. Psalm 4:8 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 4 In his 1985 book Generation to Generation, family therapist and Rabbi Edwin Friedman introduced the phrase “a nonanxious presence.” Friedman’s thesis, later articulated in A Failure of Nerve, is that “the climate of contemporary America has become so chronically anxious that our society has gone into an emotional regression that is toxic to well-defined leadership.” Friedman focused on how chronic anxiety spreads within a system—a...More

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 The Exchange Bible in a Year : Leviticus 8-10, Matthew 25:31-46 Our old self was crucified with [Christ] so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin. Romans 6:6 Today's Scripture & Insight : Romans 6:4-12 Elijah had accidentally ripped a ten-dollar bill while playing with his friends. But instead of admonishing him, his father offered to exchange the torn bill with a fresh one from his wallet. “Why would you do that?” Elijah asked, confused. “For one, you’re my son,” his father explained. “It’s also a reminder...More Monday, February 9, 2026 How the Proud Fall Bible in a Year : Leviticus 6-7, Matthew 25:1-30 Before a downfall the heart is haughty. Proverbs 18:12 Today's Scripture & Insight : Proverbs 18:1-12 John Taylor was a British eye surgeon in the 1700s who, driven by arrogance, fabricated a prestigious reputation. He pursued celebrities and became the personal eye doctor for King George II. Taylor traveled the country performing medical shows that promised miracle cures, often escaping towns under the cover of night carrying bags overflowing with villagers’ cash. However, records suggest Taylor was a charlatan and likely...More Sunday, February 8, 2026 When Love Shows Up Bible in a Year : Leviticus 4-5; Matthew 24:29-51 Give generously to [the needy] . . . and do so without a grudging heart. Deuteronomy 15:10 Today's Scripture & Insight : Deuteronomy 15:7-11 “Why are you crying?” The question was asked by a volunteer for a Christian relief ministry helping those whose homes had been destroyed by Hurricane Helene. The woman (who had burst into tears in the previous moment) replied, “I’m not crying because I lost everything. I’m crying because love just showed up.” God’s heart shows itself in His desire that we help...More Saturday, February 7, 2026 Fountains or Drains? Bible in a Year : Leviticus 1-3, Matthew 24:1-28 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3 Today's Scripture & Insight : Philippians 2:1-4, 14-20 Sometimes a bit of wisdom drops in when we least expect it. That happened recently as I was reading an article about American football player Travis Kelce. A frustrated coach once told him, “Everybody you meet in this world is either a fountain or a drain.” You can probably figure out which one Kelce was being! Perhaps all of us have a bit...More Friday, February 6, 2026 Small Beginnings Bible in a Year : Exodus 39-40, Matthew 23:23-39 Who dares despise the day of small things, since [God’s] eyes . . . will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel? Zechariah 4:10 Today's Scripture & Insight : Zechariah 4:1-10 In 1848, engineer Charles Ellet Jr. puzzled over how to begin the process of constructing the first bridge over the Niagara Falls gorge. How would they get a cable across the river? Prompted by a dream, Charles decided to host a kite-flying contest. American teenager Homan Walsh won five dollars when his kite landed on the...More Thursday, February 5, 2026 Rejuvenating Rest Bible in a Year : Exodus 36-38, Matthew 23:1-22 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish. Hebrews 4:11 Today's Scripture & Insight : Hebrews 4:1-4, 6-7, 9-11 During a birthday party, five-year-old Mia enjoyed playing, singing “Happy Birthday,” eating cake, and watching her friend open gifts. When everyone went outside to play, Mia said, “Mom, I’m ready to go.” They thanked their host. Pulling out of the driveway, Mia’s mom asked her to share the best part of her day. “Leaving,” said Mia. Smiling, she fell asleep...More Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Treasure Stored in Heaven Bible in a Year : Exodus 34-35, Matthew 22:23-46 We brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 1 Timothy 6:7 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Timothy 6:6-12, 17-19 It’s common for those who are traveling overseas for the first time to pack a lot of stuff. The fear is being so far from home and needing something. But a recent article speaks of the problems of overpacking. It advises leaving behind shampoo and hair dryers (which most hotels have) and not bringing extra shoes and books, which are bulky and heavy. The writer notes that when you wind up...More Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Focus on God Bible in a Year : Exodus 31-33, Matthew 22:1-22 My Spirit remains among you. Do not fear. Haggai 2:5 Today's Scripture & Insight : Haggai 2:1-9 At least he passed, Jess thought, holding the test paper. He’d been helping his son with math, but with house chores and extra work from his boss lately, studying together had been tough. Discouraged, Jess thought of his wife, who’d passed away: Lisa, you’d know what to do. I’m not as good a keeper of the home as you were. On a bigger scale, such discouragement may well have been what Zerubbabel felt. The governor...More Monday, February 2, 2026 Following Jesus in Humility Bible in a Year : Exodus 29-30, Matthew 21:23-46 Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3 Today's Scripture & Insight : Matthew 18:1-4 Near our home is a famous garden where we often take walks with a young boy our family cares for. His favorite area is the Children’s Garden, which has a small door large enough for him to run through but small enough to force me to crouch. He laughs as I drop to my knees and wiggle through the small opening to chase him. The small garden gate reminds me of Jesus’...More Sunday, February 1, 2026 Abounding Love Bible in a Year : Exodus 27-28, Matthew 21:1-22 He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 Today's Scripture & Insight : Philippians 1:3-11 At the last night of summer camp, my teenage self felt conspicuous as I stood alone in a group of campers. When one of them mocked me, I felt hurt. I ran back to my tent, pretending to sleep when the group leader checked on me. The next morning I avoided her attempt to talk about it. She later wrote to me, helping me understand that God truly cared for me....More Saturday, January 31, 2026 Focused on God Bible in a Year : Exodus 25-26, Matthew 20:17-34 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3 Today's Scripture & Insight : Isaiah 26:1-5 My coworker made a quick call to discuss an issue. She asked how I was doing, and I admitted that I had a really painful sinus infection, and the medicine wasn’t working. My coworker simply asked, “May I pray for you?” After I agreed, she offered a thirty-second prayer to God for my healing. I admitted, “Sometimes I forget to pray. I was so focused on the pain I didn’t...More Friday, January 30, 2026 In God’s Presence Bible in a Year : Exodus 23-24, Matthew 20:1-16 Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! Proverbs 6:6 Today's Scripture & Insight : Proverbs 6:6-11 In 1692, Brother Lawrence’s work The Practice of the Presence of God was first published. In it, he described how he invited God into his mundane daily activities. Brother Lawrence’s words still challenge us to prayerfully seek God in everything we do, like mowing the yard, getting groceries, or walking the dog. Each day, I take our dog, Winston, for a walk. My goal for him is to exercise....More Thursday, January 29, 2026 Standing Strong in Christ Bible in a Year : Exodus 21-22, Matthew 19 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:11 Today's Scripture & Insight : Ephesians 6:10-20 Recently, my mom gave me a play-by-play of a surprising confrontation she saw on a live webcam feed from a watering hole in Africa. The Gemsbok, a large antelope, has horns that can be more than two feet long, making it a formidable animal that doesn’t seem to scare easily. That is, unless it comes across a group of brave and rowdy ostriches. The lead ostrich, which...More Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Sent with Care Bible in a Year : Exodus 19-20, Matthew 18:21-35 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments. 2 Timothy 4:13 Today's Scripture & Insight : 2 Timothy 4:9-13 I recently learned that the name “CARE” package came from the acronym for “Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe,” a group that sent boxes of food to help Europeans displaced during World War II. While the care packages I send my kids at college are mostly filled with homemade treats and candy, they usually include a few practical items—a...More Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Hope in Faith Bible in a Year : Exodus 16-18, Matthew 18:1-20 Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 31:13-18 Kristin’s son had died from cancer when he was just seven. Now, three years later, her older son was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Friends who were not believers in Jesus grieved with her, but they couldn’t understand why she continued to trust Christ. “How could your God allow this? Why keep believing in Him?” they asked. For Kristin, however, it was an even stronger reason to keep...More Monday, January 26, 2026 Mercy and Our Mess Bible in a Year : Exodus 14-15, Matthew 17 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. Jonah 2:1 Today's Scripture & Insight : Jonah 2:1-2, 7-10; 3:1-5 During Sunday school, my patience with three-year-old Peter was wearing thin. He was unhappy, unkind to the other kids, and absolutely refused to be content, even when we offered him the most coveted toys. My pity turned to annoyance. If he stubbornly persisted in being difficult, then fine, I’d send him back to his parents and he would miss out on all the fun. Too often I find my compassion has...More Sunday, January 25, 2026 Be Like Jesus Bible in a Year : Exodus 12-13, Matthew 16 We all . . . are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory. 2 Corinthians 3:18 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 John 3:1-3 The tall passenger seemed to unfold as he stood up in the aisle of the small regional jet. Then I noticed the title of his boldly displayed book: Be Like Jesus. A few minutes later, I saw that same man push others aside to grab his bag off the waiting trolley. Be like Jesus? I didn’t know if he was truly a “brother” who knew Christ, but I was dismayed by this display of selfishness that...More Saturday, January 24, 2026 Within God’s Reach Enter bible chapter and verse hereBible in a Year : Exodus 9-11, Matthew 15:21-39 The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. Zephaniah 3:17 Today's Scripture & Insight : Zephaniah 3:14-17 Sentenced to fifty years in a maximum-security prison, a sixteen-year-old girl sat in solitary confinement. Due to her age, she remained separated from the other inmates. For nearly a year, she had no outside visitors. During an outreach and baptism held at the facility, the guards let a ministry leader enter the girl’s cell. She heard the gospel, surrendered her...More Friday, January 23, 2026 Survivors by God’s Mercy Bible in a Year : Exodus 7-8, Matthew 15:1-20 Unless the Lord Almighty had left us some survivors, we would have become like Sodom. Isaiah 1:9 Today's Scripture & Insight : Romans 9:22-29 Charles Joughin was a sailor from the young age of eleven. He served as a baker on a number of ships and, in 1912, got hired on to a cruise ship sailing out of Southampton, England. That ship, the Titanic, hit an iceberg in the Northern Atlantic. As the ship went down, Joughin helped people into lifeboats. He himself stood atop the end of the Titanic as it sunk vertically into the water....More Thursday, January 22, 2026 A Longing Fulfilled Bible in a Year : Exodus 4-6, Matthew 14:22-36 They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. Revelation 21:3 Today's Scripture & Insight : Revelation 21:1-4 Blaise Pascal famously said there’s an “infinite abyss” inside us that only an infinite God can fill. “You have made us for yourself, O Lord,” Augustine prayed, “and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” As David put it, like thirsty people in the desert, our whole being “longs” for God (Psalm 63:1). Surprisingly, however, it isn’t only humans that...More Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Divine Interruptions A well-to-do woman . . . urged [Elisha] to stay for a meal. 2 Kings 4:8 Today's Scripture 2 Kings 4:8-10, 14-17 Today's Devotional Up early, Sara wrote her to-do list for the day. But she was interrupted with a request from a young, struggling family. They desperately needed a gas card from church to be delivered to them. Sara was busy but knew God wanted her to do this. So she agreed to drop it off at the hotel where the church was having them stay for a few weeks. She got the card and checked the address—the drive was farther than she’d anticipated, so she complained to...More Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Our Birthright in Christ The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. Acts 11:26 Today's Scripture 1 Peter 4:12-19 Today's Devotional The owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks offered a Chicago sports-talk host $100,000 to legally change his name to "Dallas Maverick." In addition, he said he would donate $100,000 to the man’s favorite charity. After some soul-searching, the radio host held firm and told the owner no. He explained, “I'd be saying I'd do anything for money, and that bothers me. My name is my birthright. I’d like to preserve my integrity and credibility.” Just as...More Monday, January 19, 2026 From Every Nation God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right. Acts 10:34-35 Today's Scripture Acts 10:30-35, 39-43 Today's Devotional London is a cosmopolitan city, with people from many nations living side by side. This coming together of people from around the world can bring richness—including amazing food—but also challenges. For instance, I was saddened that friends from one European country felt they were the least respected in London because their country had been admitted to the European Union more recently. They felt overlooked,...More Sunday, January 18, 2026 Faith and False Accusation I prayed, “Now strengthen my hands.” Nehemiah 6:9 Today's Scripture Nehemiah 6:1-9 Today's Devotional Driven by powerful winds, the fire raged for days. The historian Tacitus describes a chaotic scene filled with screams and citizens running for their lives. In the end, nearly two-thirds of Rome had been destroyed. The Roman emperor Nero falsely accused believers in Jesus of starting the fire. He hated Christians and selected them to be the scapegoat for the disaster—one that was rumored to have been ordered by Nero himself! Nehemiah also faced the blistering...More Saturday, January 17, 2026 Courage to Stand for Jesus Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Matthew 10:38 Today's Scripture John 13:36-38; 21:18-19 Today's Devotional In ad 155, the early church father Polycarp was threatened with death by fire for his faith in Christ. He replied, “For eighty and six years I have been his servant, and he has done me no wrong. And how can I now blaspheme my king who saved me?” Polycarp’s response can be an inspiration for us when we face extreme trial because of our faith in Jesus, our King. Just hours before Christ’s death, Peter boldly pledged...More Friday, January 16, 2026 An Enlarged Heart I will run the course of Your commandments, for You shall enlarge my heart. Psalm 119:32 nkjv Today's Scripture Psalm 119:30-41 Today's Devotional In his Confessions, Augustine wrestled with how it was possible for God to be in relationship with him. How could the one who created the universe come into something as small and sinful as his heart? But he pleaded with God to make it possible, praying, “The house of my soul is narrow. Enlarge it, so that you may enter it. It’s in ruins! Repair it! It has things in it that would offend your eyes. I confess and know it. But who...More Thursday, January 15, 2026 Kindness Unseen Those who are with us are more than those who are with them. 2 Kings 6:16 Today's Scripture 2 Kings 6:9-10, 13-17 Today's Devotional The face was there all along, but no one knew. When Sir Joshua Reynolds painted The Death of Cardinal Beaufort in 1789, he put a demon’s face in the darkness behind the dying man. Reynolds was accurately depicting a scene from a Shakespearean play that mentions the presence of a “busy, meddling fiend,” but some didn’t like his literalism. After Reynolds’ death in 1792, the face was painted over and forgotten. Art conservation work recently...More Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Comfort of God The God of all comfort . . . comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort [others]. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Today's Scripture 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Today's Devotional I couldn’t wait. My husband and I had just returned from the grocery store; and as we unloaded the groceries, I frantically searched—but couldn’t find the donut bag. Then I checked the receipt. No donuts. Frustrated, I cried out, “All I wanted from the store was a donut!” Fifteen minutes later, my husband handed me a bag of donuts. He’d braved the snow again and snuck out to buy them. After...More Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Hold On to God I will not let you go unless you bless me. Genesis 32:26 Today's Scripture Genesis 32:22-28 Today's Devotional At our school district’s championship wrestling match, children as young as eight grappled on gym mats, deploying clever holds to wrestle down their opponents and win. An ancient sport, wrestling demands a savvy combination of takedowns, escapes, pins, and other point-winning maneuvers to come out on top. One little third-grade girl—a crowd favorite—was simply faster than all her opponents, using swift moves that seemed to trick her rivals into...More Monday, January 12, 2026 A Knowing Eye I will instruct you . . . I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Psalm 32:8 Today's Scripture Psalm 32:1-5, 9-11 Today's Devotional Jason and Pierre had worked together for a decade putting siding on houses. They were good friends, but neither was talkative. As they worked, they said hardly a word. Yet they knew each other so well that this was seldom a problem. The two could rely on the mere nod of a head or glance of the eyes to communicate. Small gestures spoke volumes. Psalm 32 evokes this level of familiarity between God and the psalmist. One version...More Sunday, January 11, 2026 Thank God for His Gifts We have lost our appetite; we never see anything but this manna! Numbers 11:6 Today's Scripture Numbers 11:1-2, 4-11 Bible in a Year Genesis 27-28, Matthew 8:18-34 Today's Devotional The elderly man was taking a long time looking at the children’s backpacks in the store. He told me, “It’s my granddaughter’s birthday. I hope she likes my gift.” At the checkout, he clutched a pink backpack with a cartoon character design. He looked excited. Later in a restaurant, I saw him again with a little girl and her parents. When the child opened...More Saturday, January 10, 2026 Today Is Precious You do not even know what will happen tomorrow. James 4:14 Today's Scripture James 4:13-17 Bible in a Year Genesis 25-26, Matthew 8:1-17 Today's Devotional Vietnamese collector Pham has salvaged twenty church clocks from around Europe, many of which had been replaced with electronic versions. One clock, made in Italy, dates back to 1750 and, remarkably, still keeps time accurately. Pham enjoys restoring and preserving the timepieces, saying they remind him of how precious time is and to savor each moment. In James 4, the writer encouraged his readers to...More Friday, January 9, 2026 The Future God’s Preparing Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. Isaiah 43:18 Today's Scripture Isaiah 43:16-21 Bible in a Year Genesis 23-24, Matthew 7 Today's Devotional We live in a world where the internet forgets nothing—every photo, post, and blog entry is seemingly stored forever. One major search engine, however, introduced a privacy feature allowing users to request the removal of personal data like phone numbers, home addresses, and more. While this doesn’t erase the data from the internet entirely, it significantly reduces its visibility, giving people a...More Thursday, January 8, 2026 Small and Mighty Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many? John 6:9 Today's Scripture John 6:5-15 Bible in a Year Genesis 20-22, Matthew 6:19-34 Today's Devotional On December 9, 1987, a squirrel chewed through a power line in Connecticut, and the Nasdaq’s vast financial machinery blinked, sighed, and went dark. Some of the world’s largest corporations stood limp and listless. Global economies watched, sweating bullets for nearly an hour and a half. All because of one tenacious, furry rodent. Scripture...More Wednesday, January 7, 2026 The Bone Wars I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Philippians 4:2 Today's Scripture Philippians 4:1-3 Bible in a Year Genesis 18-19, Matthew 6:1-18 Today's Devotional In the American West in the late 1800s, the search for dinosaur bones created the Bone Wars, in which two paleontologists battled one another in their pursuit of making the most historic find. One writer noted how the two “used underhanded methods to try to outdo the other in the field, resorting to bribery, theft, and the destruction of bones.” He noted how, in...More Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Seeking the Christ Child They bowed down and worshiped Him. Matthew 2:11 Today's Scripture Matthew 2:1-2, 7-12 Bible in a Year Genesis 16-17, Matthew 5:27-48 Today's Devotional When writing teacher Peter Turchi sees a map, he looks for the adventure it holds. “To ask for a map,” he says, “is to say, ‘Tell me a story.’ ” I seized on that idea when preparing to teach a Sunday school class during Christmas on the “Faith of the Wise Men.” As I studied maps, I learned the Magi traveled some nine hundred miles—perhaps over several months—to find the Christ child, finally...More Monday, January 5, 2026 Care Prayer Far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. 1 Samuel 12:23 Today's Scripture 1 Samuel 12:19-24 Bible in a Year Genesis 13-15, Matthew 5:1-26 Today's Devotional A woman was unusually nervous as she sat in the dentist’s chair. Family burdens troubled her greatly, and it was noticeable. Her dentist sensed her anxiety and asked her about it. Her story led him to ask, “Can I pray for you?” When the dental hygienist came into the room, she also prayed for the woman. Two prayers and one completed dentist’s visit later,...More Sunday, January 4, 2026 God’s Beautiful Creation Consider the lilies . . . . Luke 12:27 esv Today's Scripture Luke 12:22-31 Bible in a Year Genesis 10-12, Matthew 4 Today's Devotional For a parent, the death of a child is devastating. But to lose two of your children? Unimaginable! Yet that’s the experience of Australian musician, writer, and actor Nick Cave. In 2015, his fifteen-year-old son fell from a cliff and died. A few years later, Cave’s oldest child also died. In the grip of such overwhelming grief, how did Cave and his wife keep going? How would you? Cave attempted to find...More Saturday, January 3, 2026 The Friendship Bench We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. Romans 12:6 Today's Scripture Nehemiah 3:6-12 Bible in a Year Genesis 7-9, Matthew 3 Today's Devotional A young patient committed suicide because he couldn’t afford the bus fare to the hospital for mental health treatment. Distressed, Dr. Chibanda tested ways to make treatment more accessible. Friendship Bench was born, a program where therapists sit on discreetly placed benches, ready to counsel people with needs. And who did he train as therapists? Grandmothers! In an interview,...More Friday, January 2, 2026 No More Debt He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal [debt]. Colossians 2:13-14 Today's Scripture Colossians 2:13-15 Bible in a Year Genesis 4-6, Matthew 2 Today's Devotional A doctor decided to retire after treating cancer patients for nearly thirty years. While working with a billing company to resolve his clinic’s finances, he opted to forgive $650,000 of debt people still owed him. “I’ve always been rather uncomfortable with sick patients not only having to worry about their own health,” the...More Thursday, January 1, 2026 Can We Live Forever? When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some of them sneered. Acts 17:32 Today's Scripture Acts 17:29-34 Bible in a Year Genesis 1-3, Matthew 1 Today's Devotional It’s risky to venture into the comments section of online news sites. Risky, but fascinating. Commenting on an interview with a millionaire endeavoring to live forever in this life, one reader posted this from Matthew 16:25: “ ‘Whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.’ —Jesus.” Reacting to that comment, another reader...More

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