Father, we all know the story of Solomon so help us to learn from his life. Grant us wisdom that is beyond our own, wisdom that comes from above. Keep us aware of our need of You for life, of our dependence upon You for our daily bread. May every day begin with time in Your presence so that nothing will distract us and draw us away from You and the eternal, abundant life we have in Christ. This we...  Read More

DAY 26 - Thursday, April 25, 20242 Corinthians 1:3–4Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.Scripture InsightsI grew up with chronic asthma, that condition where the airways in your lungs narrow and fi...  Read More

There is no building, no matter how vast and magnificent, that can contain You. The highest heavens belong to You and the earth is merely Your foot stool. Yet, You choose to make Your home in our hearts, our bodies Your temple, and You bless us with Your goodness and unfailing love. We praise You! We worship You! We love You! Hallelujah! Amen!...  Read More

DAY 25 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024Colossians 3:12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.Scripture Insights“Clothes make the man.” At least, that’s what my dad said when it was time to dress up. What I didn’t know was that he was quoting Mark Twain, who was paraphrasing Shakespeare, who was quoting Era...  Read More

Today, Lord God, may we be so fully aware of Your presence in and with us that everything we do bears the excellence Your presence deserves. Then, may Your presence be so visible in Your Church, that the all creation takes note as the blessing of Your love and goodness flows from being and doing. In the Name of Jesus we ask this. Amen....  Read More

DAY 24 - Tuesday, April 23, 2024Isaiah 30:18Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!Scripture InsightsToday’s scripture shares so much about the character of God. At the core of God’s nature, he is gracious, compassionate, and just! I think you would agree that God showing up on o...  Read More