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"A Wasted Life" July 2 Readings: 2 Chronicles 21-22, Acts 7:1–18, Psalm 78:40–46, Proverbs 16:17–19

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   Reading the Bible in 2025 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.  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:   2 Chronicles 21-22, Acts 7:1–18, Psalm 78:40–46, Proverbs 16:17–19      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:   A Wasted Life Have you ever thought about what you want on your tombstone? Is there some brief, pithy statement that encapsulates your life? People want their lives to matter, their obituaries to be meaningful, and their tombstones to be signifi...

"Better than Gold" July 1 Readings: 2 Chronicles 19-20, Acts 5:32–6:15, Psalm 78:33–39, Proverbs 16:15–16

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   Reading the Bible in 2025 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.  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:   2 Chronicles 19-20, Acts 5:32–6:15, Psalm 78:33–39, Proverbs 16:15–16      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:   Better than Gold What would you do for a brick of gold bullion? Would you walk a marathon? (I'd sure try!)  Would you give away the family's secret cookie recipe? Would you move? Change jobs? Take on a dangerous task? I would not compromise my moral or...