"If you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers." (James 2:9). In 1872, President Grant was stopped for recklessly driving his carriage through Washington DC. One published account says that the officer, an African American named William West, warned Grant, "Your fast driving, sir...is endangering the lives of the people … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 14th
Daily Advent Series – Day 14 – Dec. 13th
Daily Scripture "Grace and Peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord." (2 Peter 1:2). Daily Action Peace grows through knowledge of Jesus. Spend five minutes reading one of the New Testamment Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John). Pray that your peace would be multiplied through knowing Him … Continue reading Daily Advent Series – Day 14 – Dec. 13th
Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 13th
"We were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body." (1 Corinthians 12:13) When we encounter others who have faith in Jesus, we share a spiritual connection. In a hard to explain way, this lights a spark within us. We have the most important thing in common because we believe what the … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 13th
Daily Advent Series – Day 13 – Dec. 12th
Daily Scripture "The fruit of righteousness will be peace, the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever." (Isaiah 32:17). Daily Action Peace is tied to right living (righteousness). Today, choose one area where you know you need to make a correction or repair a wrong. Take a step toward making that right for … Continue reading Daily Advent Series – Day 13 – Dec. 12th
Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 12th
"How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news." (Isaiah 52:7). The man was harvesting onions when a ministry group prayerfully approached him during the home visits they were conducting on their mission trip in Ecuador. In broken Spanish, one member told him that his friends and he would like … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 12th
Daily Advent Series – Day 12 – Dec. 11th
Daily Scripture "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) Daily Action Take a news fast for one hour today (no social media, no news apps). Use that hour to pray for … Continue reading Daily Advent Series – Day 12 – Dec. 11th
No Thought Police 