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Reading Plan: Proverbs 4:20-6:19 Note: I was under the weather yesterday and did not get this posted, so my plan is to catch up on this Saturday. Proverbs 5:15-23,NRSV Drink water from your own cistern,    flowing water from your own well.Should your springs be scattered abroad,    streams of water in the streets?Let them be for yourself alone    and…

Trust in the Lord with all your heart;     don’t rely on your own intelligence. Know him in all your paths,     and he will keep your ways straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6) The beginning of wisdom: Get wisdom!     Get understanding before anything else. Highly esteem her, and she will exalt you.     She will honor…

Read Chapter 2 of Proverbs Today, we start a journey through the book of Proverbs.  If you saw my message yesterday at Arlington UMC, then you know I am, for the first time coordinating this weekday devotional and my sermon series.  For those who do not attend Arlington, but want to see the sermon, you…

2 Timothy 2:22-26, The Message – Run away from childish indulgence. Run after mature righteousness—faith, love, peace—joining those who are in honest and serious prayer before God. Refuse to get involved in inane discussions; they always end up in fights. God’s servant must not be argumentative, but a gentle listener and a teacher who keeps…

2 Timothy 2:1-2 – You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.  And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. The math of the kingdom of God is multiplication, not addition. …

2 Timothy 1:7-12, NIV -So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.  He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his…

2 Timothy 1:7, NIV – For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. The above verse was included in yesterday’s reading, but I didn’t mention it.  It happens to be one on my favorite verses, so I couldn’t just move on without devoting one day…

2 Timothy 1:3-7, NIV – I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.  Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.  I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first…

2 Peter 3:8-9, NIV –  But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone…

2 Peter 1:1-12, NLT – This letter is from Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ. I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior.  May God give you more…