STRENGTH AND DELIVERANCE Tuesday Read: Isaiah 40:29 “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” (NIV Isaiah 40:29) Study: We live in a messy world. Sometimes this world can make you feel exhausted or beat down. The good news in this is that we worship a God who gives unbelievable strength and…

STRENGTH AND DELIVERANCE Monday Read: Esther 2:5-7 “Now there was in the citadel of Susa a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, named Mordecai son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, who had been carried into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, among those taken captive with Jehoiachin, king of Judah. Mordecai…

QUICK TO LISTEN, SLOW TO SPEAK Friday Read: Ephesians 4:29 “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” (NIV Ephesians 4:29) Study: This is a hard verse to hear. It is easy to casually…

QUICK TO LISTEN, SLOW TO SPEAK Thursday Read: Proverbs 16:24 “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” (NIV Proverbs 16:24) Study: Over the past few days, we have been talking about the importance if listening. It is true that we are supposed to be slow to speak at…

QUICK TO LISTEN, SLOW TO SPEAK Wednesday Read: 1 Corinthians 13:4 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. ” (NIV 1 Corinthians 13:4) Study: This verse is commonly used in weddings ceremonies to show the importance of patience in a loving relationship. But this advice…

QUICK TO LISTEN, SLOW TO SPEAK Tuesday Read: James 3:1-12 “Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.  We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. When…

QUICK TO LISTEN, SLOW TO SPEAK Monday Read: James 1:19 “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, ” (NIV James 1:19) Study:  Do you ever speak out of anger? I know I do. What James is asking of us in this…

DO NOT BE AFRAID Friday Read: 2 Timothy 1:3-7 “I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived…

DO NOT BE AFRAID Thursday Read: Romans 8:14-18, 31-32 “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”  The…

DO NOT BE AFRAID Wednesday Read: Isaiah 40:3 “A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” ” (NIV Isaiah 40:3) Study: Before Jesus, John the Baptist prepared people for his coming. John lived in the wilderness, baptizing people as he taught about the coming…