Wednesday, February 28 Waiting on a Prayer Carrie Stelma Day 13—Read Luke 8 Have you ever felt like your blessing completely passed you by while God was busy helping everyone else but you? I imagine that’s how Jairus felt when he pleaded for Jesus to come heal his dying...
Tuesday, February 27 An Act of Faith Allison Stevens Day 12—Read Mark 5 A television host asked her guest how she continued to look so amazing, even in her mid-40s. The guest was an already beautiful woman, but plastic surgery altered her looks, betraying a desperate grip on her youth....
Monday, February 26 Your Faith Has Saved You Max Colley Day 11—Read Luke 7 In Luke 7 we see a very active Jesus – demonstrating His power to heal, His power over death, and his power to forgive through three separate vignettes. The first story is the healing of a...
Saturday, February 24 Chaos Jessie Montoya Day 10—Read Mark 4 Waves are a powerful force. At times they can be peaceful, while other times they can bring destruction and chaos. Life is much the same. At times all is well and life seems easy. But at times life gets tough....
Friday, February 23 The Who Chris Lemke Day 9—Read Mark 3 “And they watched Jesus…” – Mark 3:2 Tension. Do you hear it? Do you see it? Do you feel it? The controversy surrounding Jesus’ words and work came early in his “public ministry”. The rapport and popularity of His teachings and miracles had...
Thursday, February 22 Words Create Worlds Sharen Kreitsch Day 8—Read Luke 6 For the past couple years, I’ve been writing a book. During this time, I have become very aware of words and how we use them. Every day is filled with words and decisions about which word will best convey...
Wednesday, February 21 Digging to the Savior Jennifer Hunter Day 7—Read Mark 2 Helpless. He could do nothing to help these men digging in the tiles for him. As he looked down they slowly dug through the roof, until there was a hole. Floating is unnerving. There is...
Tuesday, February 20 Self-Denial vs. Self-Care Jeff Olson Day 6—Read Luke 5 The season of Lent often conjures up images of self-denial. No watching Netflix or eating dark chocolate for you! But tucked in the middle of today’s passage of Scripture lays a subtle, but important invitation for self-care. Luke...
Monday, February 19, 2018 Jesus Depends on the Spirit John Frye Day 5—Read Luke 4 The mission statement of the Lexus automobile is compelling: the relentless pursuit of perfection. Businesses, corporations, hospitals, and churches craft mission statements. But did Jesus have a mission statement? Yes. He quoted it in Luke...
Saturday, February 17, 2018 Into the Unknown Jessie Montoya Day 4—Read Mark 1 I’ve never been good with the unknown. I’m known for my planning and preparation, rather than my spontaneity. I remember as a sophomore in college, having friends decide on a Friday night that they wanted to take...