I was haunted by memories of an unexpected diagnosis long ago. I had a medical checkup scheduled, and although I’d had no recent health concerns, I dreaded the visit. Today's Scripture & Insight: Judges 7:8−15 When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” Moreīible in a Year: Haggai 1−2, Revelation 17 We’ve all known the delight of hearing or reading a story and being immediately engaged by such opening lines as “Once upon a time.” The power of a story appears to extend beyond merely enjoyment: when we listen to a story together, our heartbeats seem to. Stories have captivated humans since the dawn of creation-functioning as a way to pass down knowledge long before written language existed. Today's Scripture & Insight: Genesis 1:1, 27–31 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Moreīible in a Year: Zechariah 1–4, Revelation 18 I care nothing about my neighbor so long as I have my profit and satisfy my greed.” More than two hundred years later, John Woolman, from Mount Holly, New Jersey, let his commitment to Jesus influence his tailor shop dealings. In 1524, Martin Luther observed: “Among themselves the merchants have a common rule which is their chief maxim. Today's Scripture & Insight: 2 Corinthians 1:12–16 Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves.with integrity and godly sincerity. Moreīible in a Year: Zechariah 5–8, Revelation 19 Still restless the next day, she finally moved to a desk. Tossing and turning, she doubted her credentials, questioning every aspect of her spiritual life. But I’m not worthy, Charlotte Elliott reasoned.
Having suffered with a physical disability for many years, she’d be center stage at a church bazaar the next day to raise funds for higher education. Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority. Moreīible in a Year: Zechariah 9–12, Revelation 20 But in that moment, it jarred and unsettled me. Normally, I love my son’s guitar playing. Moments later, competing music greeted my ears: my daughter playing “Amazing Grace” on the piano. From the basement, my son ripped a chord on his electric guitar. I was drifting off into an impromptu nap when it hit me. Today's Scripture & Insight: Psalm 107:23–32
They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven. A great-grandmother running into her secondīible in a Year: Zechariah 13–14, Revelation 21 But most astounding was that she ranįaster than she ran in the 2017 championship. (javelin throw, shot put, 60-meter dash, and 200-meter run). Today's Scripture & Insight: 2 Timothy 4:1–8Īt the age of 103, a woman named Man Kaur competed as India’s oldest female athlete during theĢ019 World Masters Athletic Championship in Poland. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Our Daily Bread Daily Devotional for 2022 Topicsīible in a Year: Malachi 1–4, Revelation 22
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