Today´s reading:OT: II Samuel 17NT: John 19:23-42Ps: Psalm 119:129-152Pr: Proverbs 16:12-13
Today´s notable verse:
I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.
Psalm 119:147 (NIV)

There is something about the stillness of the morning just before dawn; I have always found this time of the day to be one of the [...]

Today´s reading:OT: II Samuel 15:23-37, II Samuel 16NT: John 18:25-40, John 19:1-22Ps: Psalm 119:113-128Pr: Proverbs 16:10-11
Today´s notable verse:
124 Deal with your servant according to your loveand teach me your decrees.125 I am your servant; give me discernmentthat I may understand your statutes.
Psalm 119:124-125(NIV)

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Posted May 30th; back-dated.
Today´s reading:OT: II Samuel 14, II Samuel 15:1-22NT: John 18:1-24Ps: Psalm 119:97-112Pr: Proverbs 16:8-9
Today´s notable verse:
In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)

Father, you know the desires of my heart, for you have given me them. I have set my course according to them, [...]

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Today´s reading:OT: II Samuel 13NT: John 17Ps: Psalm 119:81-96Pr: Proverbs 16:6-7
Today´s notable verse:
Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
John 17:3 (NIV)

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Today´s reading:OT: II Samuel 12NT: John 16Ps: Psalm 119:65-80Pr: Proverbs 16:4-5
Today´s notable verse:
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
John 16:33 (NIV)

It is all too true: in this world we will [...]

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Today´s reading:OT: II Samuel 9-11NT: John 15Ps: Psalm 119:49-64Pr: Proverbs 16:1-3
Today´s notable verse:
In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem.
II Samuel 11:1 (NIV)

“But [...]

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Today´s reading:OT: II Samuel 7-8NT: 14:15-31Ps: Psalm 119:33-48Pr: Proverbs 15:33
Today´s notable verse:
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27 (NIV)

Of all of God’s blessings on our lives, [...]

Today´s reading:OT: II Samuel 4-6NT: John 13:31-38, John 14:1-14Ps: Psalm 119:17-32Pr: Proverbs 15:31-32
Today´s notable verse:
34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
John 13:34-35 (NIV)

Reading [...]

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Today´s reading:OT: 2 Samuel 2:12-32, II Samuel 3:1-39NT: John 13:1-30Ps: Psalm 119:1-16Pr: Proverbs 15:29-30
Today´s notable verse:
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
Psalm 119:9 (NIV)

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Today´s reading:OT: II Samuel 1, II Samuel 2:1-11NT: John 12:20-50Ps: Psalm 118:19-29Pr: Proverbs 15:27-28
Today´s notable verse:
I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.
John 12:24 (NIV)

Such is the nature of [...]

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Today´s reading:OT: I Samuel 29-31NT: John 11:55-57, John 12:1-19Ps: Psalm 118:1-18Pr: Proverbs 15:24-26
Today´s notable verse:
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 118:1 (NIV)

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Today´s reading:OT: I Samuel 26-28NT: John 11:1-54Ps: Psalm 117Pr: Proverbs 15:22-23
Today´s notable verses:
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies…”
John 11:25 (NIV)

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
Proverbs 15:22 (NIV)

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Posted May 26, back-dated.
Today´s reading:OT: I Samuel 24-25NT: John 10:22-42Ps: Psalm 116Pr: Proverbs 15:20-21
Today´s notable verse:
Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.
Proverbs 15:21 (NIV)

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My hometown church, Town and Country Christian Church in Shelbyville, IN, is hosting the 2006 Blue River Folk Music Festival. The Shelby News has coverage.

Today´s reading:OT: I Samuel 22-23NT: John 10:1-21Ps: Psalm 115Pr: Proverbs 15:18-19
Today´s notable verse:
14 I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep that are not [...]

Today´s reading:OT: I Samuel 20-21NT: John 9Ps: Psalm 113-114Pr: Proverbs 15:15-17
Today´s notable verse:
We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly man who does his will.
John 9:31 (NIV)

Praise God, on two counts: one, that through Christ we are made godly, and two, that when we sincerely seek to do His [...]

Today´s reading:OT: I Samuel 18:5-30, I Samuel 19NT: John 8:31-59Ps: Psalm 112Pr: Proverbs 15:12-14
Today´s notable verse:
“I tell you the truth,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!”
John 8:58 (NIV)

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Today´s reading:OT: I Samuel 17, I Samuel 18:1-4NT: John 8:21-30Ps: Psalm 111Pr: Proverbs 15:11
Today´s notable verses:
David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.”
I Samuel 17:45 [...]

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Today´s reading:OT: I Samuel 15-16NT: John 8:1-20Ps: Psalm 110Pr: Proverbs 15:8-10
Today´s notable verse:
But Samuel replied: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.
I Samuel 15:22 (NIV)

“To obey is [...]

Today´s reading:OT: I Samuel 14NT: John 7:31-53Ps: Psalm 109Pr: Proverbs 15:5-7
Today´s notable verse:
“Do all that you have in mind,” his armor-bearer said. “Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.”
I Samuel 14:7 (NIV)

I wonder if we, the armor-bearers of God, would reply to our Lord in the same manner?
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Today´s reading:OT: I Samuel 12-13NT: John 7:1-30Ps: Psalm 108Pr: Proverbs 15:4
Today´s notable verses:
But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.
I Samuel 12:24 (NIV)

Still good advice today!
13 “You acted foolishly,” Samuel said. “You have not kept the command the LORD [...]

Today´s reading:OT: I Samuel 10-11NT: John 6:43-71Ps: Psalm 107Pr: Proverbs 15:1-3
Today´s notable verses:
The Spirit of the LORD will come upon you in power, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person.

I Samuel 10:6 (NIV)

Is not the working of the Holy Spirit in our lives today the same? For [...]

Today´s reading:OT: I Samuel 8-9NT: John 6:22-42Ps: Psalm 106:32-48Pr: Proverbs 14:34-35
Today´s notable verse:
Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”
John 6:29 (NIV)

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Today´s reading:OT: I Samuel 5-7NT: John 6:1-21Ps: Psalm 106:13-31Pr: Proverbs 14:32-33
Today´s notable verse:
Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerningand even among fools she lets herself be known.
Proverbs 14:33(NIV)

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