"Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story." (Psalm 107:2) The psalmist told his fellow Israelites to "tell their story" of how God redeemed them from their enemies. They had "wandered in desert wastelands," "they were hungry and thirsty, and their lives ebbed away". At times they rebelled against God, and He disciplined them. … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 13th

"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit, through the bond of peace." (Ephesians 4:3). In January 1967, the town of Winneconne discovered it had been mistakenly omitted from the official Wisconsin state road map, costing the town vital tourist revenue. So the town decided to secede from Wisconsin and became its own … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 12th

"We know that suffering produces perseverance;...and character, hope. " (Romans 5:3-4) Jess was getting on in years when he first heard the children's folktale about the boy and the butterfly. Right away, he understood the story's lesson on gaining strength from struggle. In the tale, a boy is given a butterfly cocoon but told not … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 11th

"These women were helping to support them out of their own means." (Luke 8:3) After wiping down tables with disinfectant, Sheila stooped to tie a garbage bag filled with used cups and plates. She heaved the bag over her shoulder and turned to survey the church's multipurpose room. She'd volunteered to clean i for the … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 10th

"God rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth." (Daniel 6:27) When the Transit Agency of Central Kentucky (TACK) renovated its headquarters, it wanted to make sure people noticed. Instead of a subtle sign or announcement, it installed a massive, nearly twenty-two foot tall thumbtack at its … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 9th