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DAY 20: Monday, October 20 TOPIC:   Nonprofit Agencies in our Community SCRIPTURE:“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” James 1:27  OBSERVATION:   When we look at words like ‘religion’ and ‘pure and undefiled’…those seemContinue reading “DAY 20”

DAY 19:  Sunday, October 19 TOPIC:  Praise of the Holy Spirit SCRIPTURE: “But the helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring them to your remembrance all that I said to you.”  John 14:26                OBSERVATION:  TheContinue reading “DAY 19”

DAY 18: Saturday, October 18 TOPIC:  Local Congregations and Unity Among Them SCRIPTURE: “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”    Psalm 133:1  ESV  OBSERVATION:   Unity of God’s people is the heartbeat of the Father.  The key to progress and success is harmony or unity.  Being in accord is pleasantContinue reading “DAY 18”

DAY 17:  Friday, October 17 TOPIC:  Godly Men to Lead Youth SCRIPTURE:   Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 (NKJV) OBSERVATION:   We are currently facing a crisis in our world that comesContinue reading “DAY 17”

DAY 16:  Thursday, October 16 TOPIC:   Those in Poverty SCRIPTURE: James 2:5 – “Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? OBSERVATION:   James reminds us that while the worldContinue reading “DAY 16”

DAY 15:  Wednesday, October 15 TOPIC:  Local Businesses and Industries  SCRIPTURE: Psalm 90:17 – “Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!” OBSERVATION:  This verse is a prayer asking God to pour His favor over HisContinue reading “DAY 15”

DAY 14:  Tuesday, October 14 TOPIC:  Military SCRIPTURE: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” — Isaiah 26:3 OBSERVATION:  I had trekked through swamps covered head to toe with mosquitoes, blisters on my feet, and chiggers over 75% of my body. I served through 20 belowContinue reading “DAY 14”

DAY 13:  Monday, October 13 TOPIC:  Elderly and Those in Nursing Homes SCRIPTURE: They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, Psalm 92:14 OBSERVATION:  I have lots of elderly friends who live at home and in assisted living places and nursing homes.  Many of these dear people I haveContinue reading “DAY 13”

DAY 12:  Sunday, October 12 TOPIC:  Praise of Christ SCRIPTURE:  Philippians 2:10–11 (NIV)  10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. OBSERVATION:  Every knee will bow,Continue reading “DAY 12”

DAY 11:  Saturday, October 11 TOPIC:  Hospitals and Health Care Professionals SCRIPTURE: “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,” declares the Lord. (Jeremiah 30:17 NIV) OBSERVATION:  I love our hospitals and especially SARH where I serve as Chaplain. In fact, hospitals and medical personnel have had a profound and rich effectContinue reading “DAY 11”