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James: Joy and Wisdom for Difficult Days

Trials are a part of life, but the inevitability of suffering doesn’t make our pain any easier.[…]

Isaiah: Light to the Nations

The book of the prophet Isaiah explodes with powerful messages of both judgment and Messianic hope. Wrath[…]

Hebrews: The High Priest who Suffers with Us

To be human in a fallen world is to feel disconnected and lonely at times. To be[…]

Jeremiah: Successful Ministry

Surely, it is special to be called by God for a specific purpose and work. Jeremiah is[…]

Song of Solomon: The Beauty and Danger of God’s Good Gifts

The unblushing and vivid descriptions of romantic desire and sexuality may unsettle readers of the Song of[…]

Ecclesiastes: Out of Control

For “the Preacher” in the book of Ecclesiastes, life under the sun is confusing and chaotic, yet[…]

Proverbs: The Foolishness of Christ’s Wisdom

What is the key to success in this life? What does it mean to be wise? The[…]

Psalms: Blessed to Bless the Nations

The book of Psalms, the songbook of God’s people, bursts with strong emotions directed toward the Lord[…]

Job: God’s Presence—Burden or Blessing?

When sorrow strikes and tragedy occurs, the common response of many sufferers is to point out the[…]

Weekly Thought: Encouragement from Every Book Esther: A Story of Gallows, Timely Courage, and the Unmistakable Work of God

The books of Ezra and Nehemiah recount the hope-filled, yet difficult struggle of God’s people as they[…]

Weekly Thought: Encouragement from Every Book Nehemiah: The Joy of The Lord is Your Strength

What happens when we hear the Word of God? When God speaks, things happen. Worlds are formed.[…]

Weekly Thought: Encouragement from Every Book Ezra: A Restored People

After many years of suffering and darkness in exile for God’s people in Babylon, hope springs anew[…]

Sunday, January 31 st

Prayer focus topic—Glory of GodPrayer points—As Jesus prayed that God’s name would be hallowed, let us also[…]

Saturday, January 30 th

Prayer focus topic—ThanksgivingPrayer points—Take today to focus on giving thanks in prayer. Thank God for the abundantphysical[…]

Weekly Thought: Encouragement from Every Book 2 Chronicles: Prophets, Priests, and Kings

What happens when the worship of the Lord is neglected? What becomes of a nation when Kings[…]

Friday, January 29 th :

Prayer focus topic—Churches of Christ in New EnglandPrayer points—Let’s focus in prayer on our fellow brothers and[…]

Thursday, January 28 th

Prayer focus topic—EnemiesPrayer points—As Jesus commanded us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecuteus,[…]

Wednesday, January 27 th

Prayer focus topic—Goat Ministry in IndiaPrayer points—Thank God that we get to be a small part of[…]

Tuesday, January 26 th

Prayer focus topic—Widows and OrphansPrayer points—We know that one of God’s plans for the Church is to[…]

Monday, January 25 th

Prayer focus topic—Free DayPrayer points—Let’s pray that God would bless Free Day this year. Thank God for[…]