One-A-Week
“One-A-Week Challenge” Week 32
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 NIV The simplest, yet most profound statement in all the Bible is this week’s verse. This verse is not about the beginning of God but the foundational statement about creation. God is without beginning or end. He alone is eternal. Moses prayed, ͞Before…
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“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31, niv I really like gadgets and I confess that I’m a sucker for the “As Seen On T.V.” industry. A couple of years ago I was smitten by the Pocket Hose Top Brass. …
Read More“One-A-Week Challenge” – Week 30
“Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” – Proverbs 30:5, esv I like to read. I enjoy a variety of genres of writing but my favorite casual reading comes in the form of historical fiction. While that sounds contradictory it is not. I like books…
Read More“One-A-Week Challenge” – Week 29
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:7 esv This week’s verse is a continuation of Paul’s instructions to the church at Philippi. The great love for this local congregation is obvious with each stroke of his pen. Having warned them…
Read More“One-A-Week Challenge” – Week 28
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” — Philippians 4:6 niv In his book, The Applause of Heaven, Max Lucado describes the modern day “High D” personality. “He’s rich. Italian shoes. Tailored suit. His money is invested. His plastic is golden.…
Read More“One-A-Week Challenge” – Week 27
“Love your neighbor as yourself.” — Matthew 22:39 niv I grew up in a relatively small rural town in North Carolina where everyone knew everyone. My best friend lived across the street from me and it seemed like our entire world was within our immediate neighborhood. Everyone knew each other, cared for one another, and…
Read More“One-A-Week Challenge” – Week 26
“Love the LORD your God with all your heart and all your soul, and with all your strength.” — Deuteronomy 6:5 niv One of the most interesting places I have ever visited is India. With all that is difficult about the place, the greatest conflict occurs within the religious environment of the country. While this nation…
Read More“One-A-Week Challenge” – Week 25
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” — Psalm 139:14 niv There is something supernatural and spectacular about the birth of a baby. We see in that precious little one something that is so far above our own imagination. It grieves me when…
Read More“One-A-Week Challenge” – Week 24
“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;” — Ephesians 2:8 nasb This is the third straight week that we have been reading and memorizing scripture that teaches us the three steps to heaven. Thus far we have learned Step One: The truth…
Read More“One-A-Week Challenge” – Week 23
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but through me.” -John 14:6 nasb The line in the sand between all religions is this authoritative claim by Jesus. Many people will proclaim that Jesus was a good teacher and a capable moral leader, but nothing more. While…
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