Runners know that the victory in running comes when you push through and keep running even when your legs don't feel like they can do it. Endurance happens when we first persevere.

Bible Reading: James 1-3

Scripture Verse of the Day: James 1:4

In a moment our lives can drastically change. But for those who are in Christ, their eternity is unchanging.

Bible Reading: Acts 9-10

Scripture Verse of the Day: Acts 9:16

Do you ever just take a step back for perspective? We can get lost in the maze of busyness that surrounds us and the influences of the world around us. But those who set their mind to understand God's word see with a higher perspective that informs how they should live.

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 1-2

Scripture Verse of the Day: Ecclesiastes 1:13

Crying has been given a bad rap in our culture but crying is not shameful. Those who cry out to God recognize where their true strength lies.

Bible Reading: Psalms 120-122

Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 120:1

Sometimes we need a pep talk to remind us to stay focused and carry on the work that God has given us. The greatest encouragement we have is that we are never alone. God is with us in all that we do.

Bible Reading: Haggai

Scripture Verse of the Day: Haggai 2:5

Being consistent is hard because our flesh resists discipline. But those who are disciplined learn that discipline begets discipline. Being faithful is a culture we establish in our heart and mind and carry out daily by the grace of God.

Bible Reading: 2 Chronicles 26-30

Scripture Verse of the Day: 2 Chronicles 26:5

No one likes to be different. But God did not create us to be clones of one another. And as we show care for others who are different than us, we demonstrate the grace that we have received, as well.

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 10-12

Scripture Verse of the Day: Deuteronomy 10:19

Ever had someone pay your debt off? The burden that is lifted in that moment is immense. And so it is with the forgiveness Christ offers. We could never pay our sin debt, but Christ could, in full. Those who are in Christ are forgiven forever.

Bible Reading: Hebrews 10-13

Scripture Verse of the Day: Hebrews 10:18

When we become frustrated that things are not going our way, we can be encouraged that man's striving will never overcome God's plans.

Bible Reading: Acts 7-8

Scripture Verse of the Day: Acts 7:9

The struggle is real as we seek to live for God. But sometimes in our desire to be a better person, we are using the wrong template. Don't seek to be a perfect person. Seek to be like Christ.

Bible Reading: Proverbs 31

Scripture Verse of the Day: Proverbs 31:12