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Shepherding: April 2025 Scripture Writing Plan

“He will tend His flock like a shepherd;He will gather the lambs in His arms;He will carry them in His bosom,and gently lead those that are with young.” (Isaiah 40.11, ESV) Sheep aren't the brightest animals. They tend to wander from safety, panic readily, and become easy targets for predators. Although such dumb animals appear… Continue reading Shepherding: April 2025 Scripture Writing Plan

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Dressed for Action: March 2025 Scripture Writing Plan

How would you dress for a job interview? What would you wear in order to do some maintenance on a car? What would you put on to go into battle? How we dress in our physical world often affects our ability to accomplish certain tasks. For instance, I cannot imagine trying to change the oil… Continue reading Dressed for Action: March 2025 Scripture Writing Plan

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Blessed: February 2025 Scripture Writing Plan

"Blessed" is a ubiquitous word here in West Texas. It's not uncommon to hear phrases like, "Have a blessed day," or, "Be blessed," or "Bless your heart." (FYI, that last phrase is not always intended to be kind!). When a word such as "blessed" is used so frequently, it has a tendency to lose its… Continue reading Blessed: February 2025 Scripture Writing Plan

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Standing on the Promises: Scripture Writing Plan January 2025

Standing on the promises I cannot fall,List’ning every moment to the Spirit’s call,Resting in my Savior as my all in all,Standing on the promises of God. Russell K. Carter, 1886 In 2025, some things might be changing for you. You may be implementing some new resolutions, buying a new home, preparing for a baby, or… Continue reading Standing on the Promises: Scripture Writing Plan January 2025

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Rest: December 2024 Scripture Writing Plan

Nothing will change your perspective faster than a trip to the Emergency Room. Although I am diligent about daily exercise, supplementation, nutrition, etc., I am not carful to regulate my stress levels. In the spring, I went into urgent care for chest pain and landed in the ER because the doctor suspected I might have… Continue reading Rest: December 2024 Scripture Writing Plan

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Bible Review: NKJV Noteworthy New Testament

Many set out to read the entire Bible in a year, but have you ever considered journaling through the New Testament in a year? If you've been looking for a new way to engage with the scriptures or want a gift for the Bible student in your life, the Noteworthy New Testament released by Thomas… Continue reading Bible Review: NKJV Noteworthy New Testament

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Grateful for God’s Great Love: November 2024 Scripture Writing Plan

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever.” (Psalm 118.1, ESV) Because we live in a physical world and have physical needs, there us a tendency to focus on being grateful for our physical blessings. While it is good and fitting to be thankful for these things, it’s… Continue reading Grateful for God’s Great Love: November 2024 Scripture Writing Plan

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…But God: Scripture Writing Plan October 2024

You've been there. ...that moment when hope is faint. ...that day when the very foundations seemed to crack. ...that time when your doubts were no longer a whisper, but a roar. In short, you've been there, in that moment of bleak despair... ...but God steps in and transforms the narrative from one of defeat to… Continue reading …But God: Scripture Writing Plan October 2024

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Raising GenNext: Scripture Writing Plan September 2024

Even if you’re not a parent or grandparent, don’t skip this post!! If you have been following Jesus for a long time and are a member of a local congregation, this scripture writing plan is for you too. Although the responsibility of training and teaching children falls into the lap of their parents, each of… Continue reading Raising GenNext: Scripture Writing Plan September 2024

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Teach Me: Scripture Writing Plan August 2024

"Teach me your way, O Lord,that I may walk in your truth;unite my heart to fear your name." Psalm 86.11-12, ESV Another year of school is starting soon. At home, I have two kids in high school, and one beginning the final year of middle school. My spouse is teaching the two oldest how to drive. I… Continue reading Teach Me: Scripture Writing Plan August 2024