Grant us, O LORD, true wisdom in a world where fools speak with confidence; clear discernment in a world where lies are spoken convincingly; full understanding in a world where life-changing decisions are made on a whim; and, practical knowledge in a world where feeling and imagination trump truth and reality. By Your Holy Spirit, give us the mind of Christ for Your honor and glory. Amen!...  Read More

DAY 23 - Monday, April 22, 2024James 5:14Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.Scripture InsightsFor James, the ideal community was one that took God at his word. They put their faith into practice. They resisted temptation, overcame testing, and cared for widows, orphans, and the sick. Their faith showed...  Read More

Hallelujah! It is good and right and fitting to sing Your praises, O God our Father. We worship You, O God of love, O Lord of grace, O Spirit of mission and ministry. You alone are worthy of our adoration, and with humble and grateful hearts, we pledge You our lives, our love, our all. Hallelujah! Amen!...  Read More

DAY 22 - Sunday, April 21, 2024Luke 10:33 (NASB)But a Samaritan who was on a journey came upon him; and when he saw him, he felt compassion.Scripture InsightsJust what the doctor ordered! In Luke 10:33, Jesus is sharing the story of the Good Samaritan. Dr. Luke makes a point in this passage that speaks to us still today: the Samaritan saw and had compassion. Compassion isn’t just a feeling—it is a...  Read More

Almighty God, Holy and Awesome, today we worship You! Like David who would not make a sacrifice that cost him nothing, like the widow who gave her last penny, like Mary who poured out that costly perfume on Jesus' feet, receive our sacrifice of praise: lips that exalt You from lives surrendered to You. This we pray in the Name of Jesus. Amen!...  Read More

DAY 21 - Friday, April 20, 2024James 1:27Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.Scripture InsightsHow do we know a basketball player is a basketball player? How do we know a ballet dancer is a ballet dancer? Well, they play basketball, and they dance ballet. We know ...  Read More