"Now choose life, so that you and your children may live." (Deuteronomy 30:19). Nathan grew up in a Christ believing household, but he started to stray from his childhood faith as a college student into things like drinking and partying. "God brought me back to Himself when I didn't deserve it," he said. In time, … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – May 22nd

"They should always pray and not give up." (Luke 18:1). Mila, a baking assistant, felt too helpless to defend herself when her supervisor accused her of pilfering some raisin bread. The unfounded assertion and corresponding salary deduction were just two of many wrongful actions from her supervisor. "God, please help," Mila prayed each day. "It's … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – May 21st

"Those who are kind benefit themselves." (Proverbs 11:17). Two friends were shopping for a laptop in an electronics store when they ran into basketball great Shaquille O'Neal. Aware that O'Neal recently suffered the loss of his sister and a former teammate, they empathetically offered their condolences. After the two men returned to their shopping, Shaq … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – May 20th

"In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity." (2 Corinthians 8:2). The state of Mizoram in northeast India is slowly climbing out of poverty. Despite their lack of income, since the gospel first came to this area, believers in Jesus have practiced a … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – May 19th

"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." (Matthew 5:44) During WWII, US Navy medical corpsman Lynne Weston went ashore with the marines as they stormed enemy held islands. Inevitably, there were gruesome casualties. He did his best to patch up wounded combatants for evacuation. On one occasion, his unit encountered an enemy … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – May 18th