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Read Amos 5:1 through 9:15 Kim and her sister Anne lacked for little, physically speaking. Since their parent’s divorce 7 years prior, their mom and dad seemed to be almost in competition—seeing who could win the girls’ affection by outgiving the other. While this tactic left the girls’ closets full, it unfortunately left their hearts in a much different state. …

Read Ecclesiastes 5:1 through 7:29 Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions (Ecclesiastes 7:10). “The Good Old Days.” “Golden Oldies.” “Things were better back then.” These expressions frequently find their way to the lips of well-meaning people. Rarely satisfied by their life situations, humans have a tendency …

Read Proverbs 27:11 through 29:27 He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty (Proverbs 28:19). In the agricultural society of King Solomon’s day, successful farming was strenuous work. Workdays began early and ran late. Famine was a constant challenge that forced these people to work their fields …

Read Proverbs 5:1 through 6:35 Ty and Melanie listened intently as the financial planner explained how he could help make their future secure. “Make the right decisions today, and you will have peace of mind tomorrow,” he assured them. “You don’t want to reach the final season of life and have nothing to fall back on but regret.” At the …

Read Psalms 120:1 through 125:5 It was the day James had been awaiting for weeks. He finally had a Saturday free to hike a local mountain, and as the sun began to dawn, all signs pointed to a perfect autumn day. As the day wore on and he stopped occasionally for a drink or some food and a view of …

Read Psalms 102:1 through 105:45 As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him (Psalm 103:13). If a father sees his child stuck in a tree, he will help the crying child down. His compassion moves his heart to action. How many times do people find themselves stuck in difficult situations …

Read Romans 1:1 through 3:20 In hopes of reaching the postmodern generation, many churches have changed the way they conduct services today. Bistro tables, comfortable chairs, and the smell of coffee permeate the foyer. People stand, sit, talk, and mingle. Once inside, large screens project digital video, accompanied by lively music. Sermons present the gospel in a dynamic and relevant …

Read Psalms 71:1–24; 89:1–52 In Psalm 71, the Psalmist reflects on who God has been to him during the course of his life. During his infancy the Psalmist learned of God’s reliance. In his youth, God revealed himself to the Psalmist as his hope, confidence, and teacher. At the age of his writing the psalm, the Psalmist saw God as …

Read Psalms 46:1 through 53:6 When Jane was passed over for the promotion, her heart was broken. Because she trained the one who received the promotion, she felt betrayed. Crushed and lonely, she sought the solitude of home; however, this is the perfect time to seek the Father. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite …

Read Psalms 10:1–18 and 33:1–22 You’ve heard the clichéd descriptions of life’s pain: “I’m so low I have to look up to see bottom,” “With friends like that, who needs enemies,” “If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all.” In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name (Psalm 33:21). God’s Word doesn’t …