OCTOBER 6, 2024 READ: Amos 7 (Focus vs. 10-17) MEMORY VERSE “The Lord took me from tending the flock and said to me, “Go, prophesy.”” Amos 7:15 BACKGROUND There are fourteen billion trees in the state of Michigan, most of
OCTOBER 4, 2024 READ: 1 Peter 2 (Focus vs. 21-25) MEMORY VERSE “When they hurled their insults at [Jesus], he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.” 1
OCTOBER 3, 2024 READ: Numbers 13 (Focus 27-33 & 14:1-9) MEMORY VERSE “The Lord is with us.” Numbers 14:9 BACKGROUND When asked if I’d accept a new responsibility at work, I wanted to say no. I thought of the challenges
OCTOBER 2, 2024 READ: Galatians 5 (Focus vs.13-26) MEMORY VERSE “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23 BACKGROUND Following a challenging tour in Afghanistan, Scott, a sergeant in the
OCTOBER 1, 2024 READ: Ephesians6 (Focus vs. 10-18) MEMORY VERSE “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand.” Ephesians 6:11 BACKGROUND My wife and I put hundreds of miles on our bikes each year,
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 READ: Zechariah 4 (Focus vs. 6-10) MEMORY VERSE “Do not despise these small beginnings.” Zechariah 4:10 nlt BACKGROUND At our wedding shower, our shy friend Dave stood in a corner clutching an oblong, tissue-wrapped object. When his
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 READ: Proverbs 4 (Focus vs. 20-27) MEMORY VERSE “Guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 BACKGROUND The human heart is an amazing organ. This fist-sized pumping station weighs between 7 and 15
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 READ: Galatians 1:1-5 MEMORY VERSE “[Jesus] gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age.” Galatians 1:4 BACKGROUND Some friends went boating in the English Channel, hoping the forecast for stormy weather would
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 MEMORY VERSE “A fool is reckless and careless.” Proverbs 14:16 esv BACKGROUND Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, is a tidal island in England connected to the mainland by a narrow road. Twice a day, the sea
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 READ: John 15 (Focus vs. 13-17) MEMORY VERSE “Love each other.” John 15:17 BACKGROUND As favorite backyard neighbors, my mother and Mrs. Sanchez grew also into friendly rivals. The two competed every Monday to be the first
