FRIDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY – Day 3
“…fasting is more than going without something…According to Isaiah fasting is a justice concern.”
THURSDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY – Day 2
Lent is a time for re-commitment; and time for us to search our hearts and with joy and sorrow assess how we have – and have not – lived in faithfulness to God.
ASH WEDNESDAY – Day 1
Printable Guide Introduction To This Guide These daily devotional guides are provided to encourage you to listen and reflect on how God is speaking to you during this Season of Lent. The question at the end of each day’s contemplation is intended to foster further reflection and prayer throughout the day. In addition, space is…
Sing Through The Bible January 31
Verse for today: Matthew 21:9b (NLT) – Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Praise God in highest heaven!”
The Texts for today are: Exodus 12:14-13:16 Matthew 20:29-21:22 Psalm 25:16-22 Proverbs 6:12-15
Sing Through The Bible January 30
Verses for today: Proverbs 6:6-9 (NLT) – Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise! Though they have no prince or governor or ruler to make them work, they labor hard all summer, gathering food for the winter. But you, lazybones, how long will you sleep? When will…
Debriefing
Debriefing- By Rev. Wendy Depew Partelow: “We need down time, we need time away, we need to gather with friends and family. And when something major happens in our lives, we need to talk about it. We need to relax and just be able to speak what’s on our minds – honestly and without judgement…
Sing Through The Bible January 29
Verses for today: Psalm 24:7-10 (NLT) – Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord, invincible in battle. Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. Who is…
Sing Through The Bible January 27
Verses for today: Matthew 17:20b-21 (NLT) – “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.
The Texts for today are: Exodus 4:1-5:21 Matthew 18:1-20 Psalm 22:19-31 Proverbs 5:15-21
Sing Through The Bible January 26
Verses for today: Matthew 17:20b-21 (NLT) – “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.
The Texts for today are: Exodus 2:11-3:22 Matthew 17:10-27 Psalm 22:1-18 Proverbs 5:7-14
Sing Through The Bible January 25
The verses for today: Verses for today: Matthew 16:24-25 (NLT) – Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if…
Sing Through The Bible January 24
The verses for today: Proverbs 4:18-19 (NLT) – The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like total darkness. They have no idea what they are stumbling over.
The Texts for today are: Genesis 46:1-47:31…
Sing Through The Bible January 23
The verses for today: Proverbs 4:18-19 (NLT) – The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like total darkness. They have no idea what they are stumbling over.
The Texts for today are: Genesis 46:1-47:31…
Sing Through The Bible January 22
The verses for today: Matthew 14:25b-27 (NLT) – Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!” But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!
The Texts…
Sing Through The Bible January 21
The verse for today: Psalm 18:30 (NLT) – God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
The Texts for today are: Genesis 42:18-43:34 Matthew 13:47-14:12 Psalm 18:16-36 Proverbs 4:7-10
Sing Through The Bible January 20
The verses for today: Matthew 13:44 (NLT) – The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.
The Texts for today are: Genesis 41:17-42:17 Matthew 13:24-46 Psalm 18:1-15 Proverbs…
Sing Through The Bible January 19
The verses for today: Psalm 17:5-7a (NLT) – My steps have stayed on your path; I have not wavered from following you. I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray. Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways.
The Texts for today are: Genesis…
Sing Through The Bible January 18
The verses for today: Psalm 16:7-8 (NLT) – I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me. I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
The Texts for today are: Genesis 37:1-38:30 Matthew 12:22-45 Psalm 16:1-11 Proverbs 3:27-32
Sing Through The Bible January 17
The verses for today: Proverbs 3:21b-23 (NLT) – Don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them, for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace. They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble.
The Texts for today are: Genesis 35:1-36:43 Matthew 12:1-21 Psalm…
Sing Through The Bible January 16
The verses for today: Proverbs 3:19-20 (NLT) – By wisdom the Lord founded the earth; by understanding he created the heavens. By his knowledge the deep fountains of the earth burst forth, and the dew settles beneath the night sky..
The Texts for today are: Genesis 32:13-34:31 Matthew 11:7-30 Psalm 14:1-7 Proverbs 3:19-20
Sing Through The Bible January 15
The verses for today: Matthew 10:29b-30 (NLT) – Not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.
The Texts for today are: Genesis 31:17-32:12 Matthew…
Free and Forgiven
Free and Forgiven- By Rev. Wendy Depew Partelow: “They were sweet sweet words to the one who did not grow up with a father, to hear words affirming her as “Beloved Daughter” by her Father God. That event set in motion actions which were to further set me free from my burdens.”
Sing Through The Bible January 14
The verses for today: Matthew 10:2-4 (NLT) – Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter’s brother), James (son of Zebedee), John (James’s brother), Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew (the tax collector), James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, Simon (the zealot), Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him).
The Texts for…
Sing Through The Bible January 13
The verses for today: Proverbs 3:11-12 (NLT) – My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.
The Texts for today are: Genesis 28:1-29:35 Matthew 9:18-38 Psalm 11:1-7 Proverbs 3:11-12
Sing Through The Bible January 12
The verse for today: Psalm 10:17 (NLT) – Lord, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them.
The Texts for today are: Genesis 26:17-27:46 Matthew 9:1-17 Psalm 10:16-18 Proverbs 3:9-10
Sing Through The Bible January 11
The verse for today: Proverbs 3:7-8 (NLT) – Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.
The Texts for today are: Genesis 24:52-26:16 Matthew 8:18-34 Psalm 10:1-15 Proverbs 3:7-8
Sing Through The Bible January 10
The verses for today: Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) – Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
The Texts for today are: Genesis 23:1-24:51 Matthew 8:1-17 Psalm 9:13-20 Proverbs 3:1-6
Sing Through The Bible January 9
The verses for today: Psalm 9:1-2 (NLT) – I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.
The Texts for today are: Genesis 20:1-22:24 Matthew 7:15-29…
Sing Through The Bible January 8
The verse for today: January 8 – Matthew 6:33 (NLT) – Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.
The Texts for today are: Genesis 18:16-19:38 Matthew 6:25-7:14 Psalm 8:1-9 Proverbs 2:6-15
Sing Through The Bible January 7
The verses for today: Matthew 6:14-15 (NLT) – “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
The Texts for today are: Genesis 16:1-18:15 Matthew 6:1-24 Psalm 7:1-17 Proverbs 2:1-5
Sing Through The Bible January 6
The verses for today: Matthew 5:43-44 (NLT) – You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
The Texts for today are: Genesis 13:5 -15:21 Matthew 5:27-48 Psalm 6:1-10 Proverbs 1:29-33
Sing Through The Bible January 5
The verses for today: Matthew 5:14-16 (NLT) – You are the light of the world–like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the…
Sing Through The Bible January 4
Today’s verses: Genesis 9:13-14 (NLT) – I have placed my rainbow in the clouds. It is the sign of my covenant with you and with all the earth. When I send clouds over the earth, the rainbow will appear in the clouds.
The Texts for today are: Genesis 8:1-10:32 Matthew 4:12-25 Psalm 4:1-8 Proverbs 1:20-23
Sing Through The Bible January 3
Today’s verse: Matthew 3:16-17 (NLT) After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.” * …
Sing Through The Bible January 2
Today’s verse: Proverbs 1:7 – Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
The Texts for today are: Genesis 3:1-4:26 Matthew 2:13-3:6 Psalm 2:1-12 Proverbs 1:7-9
The Texts for today are: Genesis 1:1-2:25; Matthew 1:1-2:12; Psalm 1:1-6; Proverbs 1:1-6
Sing Through The Bible January 1
Today’s verse: Genesis 1:27 (NLT) – So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. *
The Texts for today are: Genesis 1:1-2:25; Matthew 1:1-2:12; Psalm 1:1-6; Proverbs 1:1-6
Costly Grace
“This morning I decided to see if I could seek a renewed understanding of this very familiar text.”
Daily Prayer, December 23
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Daily Prayer, December 22
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Daily Prayer, December 21
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Daily Prayer, December 20
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Daily Prayer – December 19
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Daily Prayer – December 18
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Daily Prayer – December 17
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Daily Prayer – December 16
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Daily Prayer – December 15
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Daily Prayer – December 14
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Daily Prayer – December 13
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Daily Prayer – December 10
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Daily Prayer – December 9
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Daily Prayer – December 7
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