Category Archives: daily guide

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 associateContinue reading “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:Continue reading “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)Continue reading “DAY 21:  Foster Care and Adoption”

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. – John 13:34 (NIV) OBSERVATION:  Harmony is the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect.  Our community is a diversity of cultures, races, and beliefs, butContinue reading “DAY 20: Racial Equality”

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. – Hebrews 13:16 (NIV) OBSERVATION: Non-profit agencies are making a difference in our community.  We are blessed to have so many who do so much to serve the needs of our community.  We live in aContinue reading “DAY 19:  Nonprofit Agencies Engaged in Making a Difference in our Community”

But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth. – 2 Thessalonians 2:13 OBSERVATION: The Spirit’s work in our lives should produce in us thanksgiving, always. PRAYER: Father God,Continue reading “DAY 18:  Praise of the Holy Spirit”

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body andContinue reading “DAY 17:  Our Various Congregations and Unity Among Them”

But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him. And the nextContinue reading “DAY 16:  Paramedics and EMTs”

A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. – Psalm 112:15 (KJV) OBSERVATION: Our local community depends so much upon our local business owners, especially when it comes to sponsoring events and giving back to the community. We, as a community, need to remember to help them when theyContinue reading “DAY 15:  Local Business Owners”

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against theContinue reading “DAY 14:  Military”