November 6—God’s Will The words for today are God’s will. “Who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us out of this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father” (Gal. 1:4). “So as to live the rest of the time in th...
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November 14—A Pearl for Today “You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?” (Gal. 5:7). WHAT’S THE PACE OF YOUR RACE? I was on my way to Dallas when I noticed a broken-down bus parked on the shoulder of Interstate 20. The sign ...
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November 25—Regeneration The word for today is regeneration. “But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who indwells yo...
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November 27—Habits The word for today is habits. “Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me” (Ps. 119:133). “And He has said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.’ Most gladly, th...
Continue ReadingDecember 4—Armageddon The word for today is armageddon. “And one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever” (Rev. 15:7). “On that day I will set out to destroy a...
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December 13—Adoption The word for today is adoption. “For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by w...
Continue ReadingDecember 23—Virgin Birth The words for today are virgin birth. “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel” (Isa. 7:14). “For nothing will be impossible w...
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The word for today is the Spirit. “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you” (John 14:26). “Who also sealed us and gave us the Spirit ...
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The word for today is flesh. “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you ...
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“Hate evil, you who love the Lord” (Ps. 97:10 NASB). HATRED OF EVIL One evening many years ago, I was reading about the life of King David with our two youngest children, Julea and Andy. Andy liked to read about King David and was very interested in h...
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