Jesus heals a man with a demon. – Mark 5:1-20 OBSERVATION: In this passage we read about an encounter that Jesus had with a broken man. It is heartbreaking to hear about his condition. The community was so afraid of him that they drove him away to live among the tombs. They decided to give … More DAY 30: Homeless in our Community
As we pray today, listen to god through His Spirit: “The counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My Name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have said to you. – John 14:26 (NIV) OBSERVATION: I believe that those who teach are practicing a call from God. … More DAY 29: Teachers, Administrators, and other School Employees
Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves … More DAY 28: Those Incarcerated (and their Families on the Outside)
And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. – Colossians 3:17 OBSERVATION: I can’t offend, hurt, or slander anyone with the social media posts I don’t write. Maximize connections and friendships. Minimize drama. Is it kind? Is it encouraging? Is … More DAY 27: Wisdom in Navigating Social Media and Culture
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. – I Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV) OBSERVATION: When I read a scripture such as this I do not … More DAY 26: All Leaders in Government
Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know without a doubt that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from Herod’s clutches…. – Acts 12: 11 OBSERVATION: Sometimes God out of the blue and dramatically answers our prayers. Other times involve prolonged waiting. In Acts Chap. 12 the Apostle Peter was … More DAY 25: Praise for Answered Prayer
Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea. – Matthew 18:5-6 OBSERVATION: In our … More DAY 24: Safety in Schools
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to [Jesus]. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them. – Luke 15: 1-2 (NRSV) OBSERVATION: Poverty is not a sin; but any collection of the impoverished often includes those whom we associate … More DAY 23: Those in Poverty
…then God raised up judges who saved them from their plunderers. But they wouldn’t listen to their judges; they prostituted themselves to other gods—worshiped them! They lost no time leaving the road walked by their parents, the road of obedience to God’s commands. They refused to have anything to do with it. – Judges 2: … More DAY 22: Our Judges and the Judicial System
Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. – James 1:27 (NLT) OBSERVATION: The CALL is an organization that recruits, trains and supports foster care families in Union & Ouachita County. Currently (report July 2020) … More DAY 21: Foster Care and Adoption
