August 22nd, 2021
Today’s Reading: John 14:27 NLT “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” Lord, We live in a crazy world that swirls with unrest and trouble. I’ll admit that sometimes it gets the best […]
August 21st, 2021
Today’s Reading: Philippians 4:4-5 ESV “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand…” More About Philippians 4:4-5 Written by Kellye Schiffner Carver (First 5 Ministries) Paul and others write about the Lord’s closeness and soon-coming return throughout Scripture. (Romans 13:11; James […]
August 20th, 2021
When Scripture Gets Hard Written by Kellye Schiffner Carver (First 5 Ministries) Today’s Reading: Philippians 4:4-5 ESV “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand…” Sometimes Scripture says things I don’t want to hear. Today’s passage is a great example. In […]
August 19th, 2021
Today’s Reading: Philippians 4:2-3 ESV “I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord.” More About Philippians 4:2-3 Written by Grace Fox (First 5 Ministries) Paul gave us the key to overcoming differences by pointing us to Christ’s example: “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though […]
August 18th, 2021
Dealing with Disagreements Written by Grace Fox (First 5 Ministries) Today’s Reading: Philippians 4:2-3 ESV “I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord.” As a career missionary, one of my roles is to provide staff care for other missionaries within our association. During a recent training session, I learned a startling […]
August 17th, 2021
Today’s Reading: Philippians 3:17-4:1 ESV “For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things.” More About Philippians 3:17-4:1 Written […]
August 16th, 2021
Eternal Evaluations Written by Melissa Spoelstra (First 5 Ministries) Today’s Reading: Philippians 3:17-4:1 ESV “For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds […]
August 15th, 2021
Today’s Reading: Hebrews 12:14-15 NIV Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. Gracious Father, Thank […]
August 14th, 2021
Today’s Reading: Philippians 3:12-16 ESV “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” More About Philippians 3:12-16 Written by Bronwyn Cardwell (First 5 Ministries) Paul said, “But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead.” (Philippians 3:13; emphasis […]
August 13th, 2021
The Prize Awaits Written by Bronwyn Cardwell (First 5 Ministries) Today’s Reading: Philippians 3:12-16 ESV “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” My 3-year-old granddaughter greeted me at the door as I returned from a birthday lunch with friends. Two little baby bites of […]
