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"Bickering Babies" August 31 Readings: Isaiah 11-12, 1 Corinthians 3, Psalm 103:10–16, Proverbs 21:24–25

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    Reading the Bible in 2023 Each day this year we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety. In reading four portions of God's word in a day, one of them is bound to speak to your life! NOTE: if you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   Isaiah 11-12, 1 Corinthians 3, Psalm 103:10–16, Proverbs 21:24–25      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:    Bickering Babies My precious grandchildren have a habit of getting into fights and throwing fits when they play together or with their cousins. They fight over toys. They grab and get upset.

"Why Won't They Listen?" August 30 Readings: Isaiah 9-10, 1 Corinthians 2, Psalm 103:1–9, Proverbs 21:21–23

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    Reading the Bible in 2023 Each day this year we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety. In reading four portions of God's word in a day, one of them is bound to speak to your life! NOTE: if you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   Isaiah 9-10, 1 Corinthians 2, Psalm 103:1–9, Proverbs 21:21–23      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:    Why Won't They Listen? Why can't he understand? Why won't she listen? Have you ever beat your head against the wall wondering why someone you love can't seem to get the beauty o

"Not Many Wise..." August 29 Readings: Isaiah 7-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18–31, Psalm 102:24–28, Proverbs 21:19–20

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    Reading the Bible in 2023 Each day this year we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety. In reading four portions of God's word in a day, one of them is bound to speak to your life! NOTE: if you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   Isaiah 7-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18–31, Psalm 102:24–28, Proverbs 21:19–20      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:   Not Many Wise...   Wouldn't it be great if LeBron James got saved? Or Angelina Jolie? Or Shohei Otani? Or Bill Gates? (If I knew the names of the hip, young stars, I'd use them.)

"Under Construction" August 28 Readings: Isaiah 6, 1 Corinthians 1:1–17, Psalm 102:17–23, Proverbs 21:16–18

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    Reading the Bible in 2023 Each day this year we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety. In reading four portions of God's word in a day, one of them is bound to speak to your life! NOTE: if you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   Isaiah 6, 1 Corinthians 1:1–17, Psalm 102:17–23, Proverbs 21:16–18      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:    Under Construction Paul started a lot of churches. He had great churches like Philippi and Ephesus that brought him constant joy, demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit and a passion for the

"The Moral Negative" August 27 Readings: Isaiah 4-5, Romans 16, Psalm 102:10–16, Proverbs 21:14–15

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    Reading the Bible in 2023 Each day this year we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety. In reading four portions of God's word in a day, one of them is bound to speak to your life! NOTE: if you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   Isaiah 4-5, Romans 16, Psalm 102:10–16, Proverbs 21:14–15      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:    The Moral Negative We live in a culture that is a moral negative.   I am not talking about “negativity,” the bogie-man of the new age.   Actually, I am convinced negativity can be honorable.  Of God

"It's NOT about Me?" August 26 Readings: Isaiah 1-3, Romans 15, Psalm 102:1–9, Proverbs 21:11–13

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    Reading the Bible in 2023 Each day this year we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety. In reading four portions of God's word in a day, one of them is bound to speak to your life! NOTE: if you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:     Isaiah 1-3, Romans 15, Psalm 102:1–9, Proverbs 21:11–13      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:   It's NOT about Me?   The words seem kinda strange to our modern ears. Each one of us must please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For even the Messiah did not please Himself. (Romans 1

"Sabbaths, Diets, and One Lord" August 25 Readings: Song of Songs 7-8, Romans 14, Psalm 101:5–8, Proverbs 21:9–10

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    Reading the Bible in 2023 Each day this year we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety. In reading four portions of God's word in a day, one of them is bound to speak to your life! NOTE: if you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   Song of Songs 7-8, Romans 14, Psalm 101:5–8, Proverbs 21:9–10      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:    Sabbaths, Diets, and One Lord We tend to want everything spelled out in black and white. Right and wrong. Good and bad. Acceptable and unacceptable. But there are not clear biblical mandates for

"In a Pagan World" August 24 Readings: Song of Songs 5-6, Romans 13, Psalm 101:1–4, Proverbs 21:6–8

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    Reading the Bible in 2023 Each day this year we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety. In reading four portions of God's word in a day, one of them is bound to speak to your life! NOTE: if you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   Song of Songs 5-6, Romans 13, Psalm 101:1–4, Proverbs 21:6–8      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:   In a Pagan World   It is easy to believe that there has never been a time when the world was as evil as it is today or when our political leaders were as corrupt and depraved. Actually, as bad as

"Love So Amazing" August 23 Readings: Song of Songs 3-4, Romans 12, Psalm 100, Proverbs 21:4–5

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    Reading the Bible in 2023 Each day this year we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety. In reading four portions of God's word in a day, one of them is bound to speak to your life! NOTE: if you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   Song of Songs 3-4, Romans 12, Psalm 100, Proverbs 21:4–5      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:    Love So Amazing Romans 1-11 is all about the amazing salvation God won for us through the work of Christ on the cross - the righteousness that he achieved that becomes ours through faith, not by work

"When I Stumble" August 22 Readings: Song of Songs 1-2, Romans 11:11–36, Psalm 99, Proverbs 21:1–3

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    Reading the Bible in 2023 Each day this year we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety. In reading four portions of God's word in a day, one of them is bound to speak to your life! NOTE: if you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   Song of Songs 1-2, Romans 11:11–36, Psalm 99, Proverbs 21:1–3      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:    When I Stumble Israel was given the Law of God and called to obey it. They were chosen as God's people so that they would bring a blessing to the world. But they failed in every way - time a

"A Remnant of Grace" August 21 Readings: Ecclesiastes 11-12, Romans 11:1–10, Psalm 98, Proverbs 20:29–30

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    Reading the Bible in 2023 Each day this year we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety. In reading four portions of God's word in a day, one of them is bound to speak to your life! NOTE: if you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   Ecclesiastes 11-12, Romans 11:1–10, Psalm 98, Proverbs 20:29–30      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:    A Remnant of Grace I was preparing to graduate from college in 1978 when I began to hear rumblings about a fiery preacher from Lynchburg, Virginia, and the new Christian political organization

"Cynical Solomon" August 20 Readings: Ecclesiastes 9-10, Romans 9:30–10:21, Psalm 97:8–12, Proverbs 20:26–28

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    Reading the Bible in 2023 Each day this year we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety. In reading four portions of God's word in a day, one of them is bound to speak to your life! NOTE: if you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   Ecclesiastes 9-10, Romans 9:30–10:21, Psalm 97:8–12, Proverbs 20:26–28      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:   Cynical Solomon   What is Solomon's problem? In Proverbs, Solomon sets forth clear teachings of wisdom, explaining that life is choices and choices have consequences and that the pat

"In the Potter's Hands" August 19 Readings: Ecclesiastes 7-8, Romans 9:1–29, Psalm 97:1–7, Proverbs 20:24–25

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    Reading the Bible in 2023 Each day this year we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety. In reading four portions of God's word in a day, one of them is bound to speak to your life! NOTE: if you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   Ecclesiastes 7-8, Romans 9:1–29, Psalm 97:1–7, Proverbs 20:24–25      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:    In the Potter's Hands Sometimes, I just need to remember who I am, and who God is. According to Romans 9:21, I am clay. God is the potter. The clay does not determine his own future, his

"Worth It All" August 18 Readings: Ecclesiastes 5-6, Romans 8:18–39, Psalm 96:7–13, Proverbs 20:21–23

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    Reading the Bible in 2023 Each day this year we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety. In reading four portions of God's word in a day, one of them is bound to speak to your life! NOTE: if you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   Ecclesiastes 5-6, Romans 8:18–39, Psalm 96:7–13, Proverbs 20:21–23      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:   Worth It All   All of God's Word is inspired, inerrant, God-breathed, and useful to teach, correct, and train us in righteousness. It's all God's and it's all good. But there

"No Condemnation" August 17 Readings: Ecclesiastes 3-4, Romans 8:1–17, Psalm 96:1–6, Proverbs 20:19–20

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    Reading the Bible in 2023 Each day this year we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety. In reading four portions of God's word in a day, one of them is bound to speak to your life! NOTE: if you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   Ecclesiastes 3-4, Romans 8:1–17, Psalm 96:1–6, Proverbs 20:19–20      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:   No Condemnation There will be a fearful day, spoken of in Revelation, when the sinners of all time gather before the Great White Throne of God and receive their judgment; their just condemnati