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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 Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Prayer in Disguise Bible in a Year : 1 Kings 6-7, Luke 20:27-47 God has wronged me and drawn his net around me. Job 19:6 Today's Scripture & Insight : Job 19:5-12 After the horrors of Auschwitz, Elie Wiesel lost his faith. “Where were you, God of kindness?” he asked, recalling the evil he and others suffered. “In my childhood I did not expect much from human beings. But I expected everything from you.” And yet, Wiesel realized later that his faith had never really left him. “It is because I believed in God that I was angry at God,” he told a journalist, “and still...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

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

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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