2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 244
by Walt Martin on September 1st, 2026
Communion says something. When we gather around the Table, we proclaim that Jesus Christ gave himself for us. We remember a grace none of us earned. We receive together because every one of us comes empty-handed, dependent upon the same crucified and risen Lord. There’s no premium seat at this Table.   Read More
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2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 243
by Walt Martin on August 31st, 2026
Our gifts come from God. Our place in the Body comes from God. Our freedom comes from God. The grace that makes us one people comes from God. That means nobody enters worship with permission to diminish someone else whom God has called, gifted, and welcomed.   Read More
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2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 242
by Walt Martin on August 30th, 2026
Can I do this faithfully as someone who belongs to Jesus? Can I receive this with gratitude to God? Will my choice help someone else move toward Christ or make their discipleship more difficult? Does this reflect the God whose glory I want my life to reveal?   Read More
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2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 241
by Walt Martin on August 29th, 2026
“No temptation has seized you that isn’t common for people. But God is faithful. He won’t allow you to be tempted beyond your abilities. Instead, with the temptation God will also supply a way out so that you will be able to endure it” (v. 13). This verse is sometimes shortened into the idea that “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” That isn’t what Paul says.   Read More
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2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 240
by Walt Martin on August 28th, 2026
There is a tremendous difference between changing the gospel to suit people and changing ourselves so people can hear the gospel. One compromises the message. The other looks a lot like love.   Read More
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2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 239
by Walt Martin on August 27th, 2026
Witness matters. Not because Christians are supposed to spend our lives anxiously managing everyone’s opinion of us. And not because holiness means constructing endless rules so nobody is ever offended. Witness matters because we belong to Jesus and we belong to one another.   Read More
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