Today we turn our attention to Psalm 4. One of the biggest challenges in times like this is establishing and maintaining healthy routines. And Psalm 4 and 5 give us the routine of evening and morning prayer.  In these Psalms, David finds himself in a time where: his future is uncertain,  his name is slandered,  his…

Today’s Verse: Galatians 2:7-8 Today’s Song: Before The Throne  Notes:  Today we look at the two different missions that Paul talks about in verses 7-8: Peter’s mission to the Jews and Paul’s mission to the Gentiles.  And we ask: where does real unity come from and what does it look like? 

Today’s Verse: Galatians 2:2 Today’s Song: Give Me Jesus  Notes:  Today we look at Paul’s great fear: that he would be running in vain.  This is a very important concept for our time. Are your energies, efforts, actions, and life in vain? It is worth thinking about. 

Today’s Verse: Galatians 2 Today’s Song: I Need Thee  Notes:  Today we look at Galatians chapter 2.  And wrestle with the question: what happens when friends fight? The artist formerly known as Prince tells us what happens when dove’s cry…but who can tell us what happens when friends fight? This one of the most important…

Today’s Verse: Galatians 1:13-2:21 Today’s Song: Rock of Ages Notes:  This section of Galatians is one of Paul’s most autobiographical. He tells us his story, not so he can talk about himself, but to give us an example to imitate. But if we want to experience God like Paul did, what exactly are we supposed…

Today’s Verse: Galatians 1:13-14 Today’s Song: Gracious Redeemer  Notes:  Today we move into a new section (1:13-2:21). This is one of the most autobiographical sections in all of Paul’s letters and will be very important to understand the man and his message.  Here we see Paul telling us about his “former manner of life” and the…

Today’s Verse: 1 Samuel 1 Today’s Song: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms  Notes:  Today we pause our regularly scheduled programming and look at 1 Samuel 1.  1 Samuel begins at one of the darkest moments in Israel’s history. They are oppressed by the Philistines, fractured by division and their leadership is compromised morally. 1 Samuel…

Today I am joined by two very special guests… As we try to pray through three of the fruits of the Spirit…but only make it through two.  Nonetheless, we pray for self-control, something the girls confess they need, and peace, something we all can confess we need.  

Today’s Verse: Galatians 1:5 Today’s Song: Give Me Jesus  Notes:  Today we look at the pronouns.  But don’t worry, this is no grammar lesson.  Rather, it is a lesson in community. One of the most beautiful things in the world is when the “I” becomes an “us” and the “you” becomes a “we.” Reading Challenge: …