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
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
Bible Review: NKJV Study Bible for Kids
Over the years, I've sifted through several children's Bibles. The challenge, particularly as a parent, is in trying to find a rendering of the Bible that will help equip your children as they grow. Unfortunately, many children's Bibles are too childish or in a translation that I felt was unfaithful to the original text. The… Continue reading Bible Review: NKJV Study Bible for Kids
Magnify the Lord: Scripture Writing Plan April 2024
Have you ever gazed into a microscope to explore the structure of a cell (which is invisible to the naked eye)? Have you ever used a telescope to gaze at Saturn or Jupiter? Have you ever used a magnifying glass to read fine print? A microscope, a telescope, and a magnifying glass each use different… Continue reading Magnify the Lord: Scripture Writing Plan April 2024
Abundant Mercy: Scripture Writing Plan February 2024
Have you ever been punished and knew you deserved it? How did you feel about your punishment? Were you resentful? Upset? Resigned? On the flip side, have you deserved punishment and been spared? How did it feel? Were you relieved? Grateful? Or did you take it for granted? How one receives both justice and mercy… Continue reading Abundant Mercy: Scripture Writing Plan February 2024
Redeemed: December 2023 Scripture Writing Plan
She had lost her husband. She had debts to pay. She was on the brink of disaster. As a means of reclaiming what he was owed, the creditor was on his way over to take her two children into slavery. In desperation, this widow cried out to Elisha, the prophet, for help. He had her… Continue reading Redeemed: December 2023 Scripture Writing Plan
The Effective Prayer (part 2) November 2023 scripture writing plan
"Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." James 5.16, ESV Every relationship requires communication. In your job, effective communication affects the performance of the company. In your family, it affects the atmosphere… Continue reading The Effective Prayer (part 2) November 2023 scripture writing plan
“That You May Know…” Scripture Writing Plan September 2023
Have you ever received an important letter in the mail? Maybe that letter had a fancy wax seal on the envelope. Maybe the paper inside had an expensive, linen feel, a watermark on the stationary, or even an embossed seal on the page. In short, it had distinct indicators of importance. God’s signs and wonders… Continue reading “That You May Know…” Scripture Writing Plan September 2023
Serve Like Jesus: July 2023 Scripture Writing Plan
When is the last time you received service that went "above and beyond"? It's likely you were treated with kindness, spoken to with respect, and/or given a bit more than you expected. Who or what are you imagining? Is it a customer service rep? Waiter? Barista? Financial Advisor? Friend? Neighbor? A brother or sister in… Continue reading Serve Like Jesus: July 2023 Scripture Writing Plan
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