One of the greatest gifts we have is the gift of wisdom that God alone bestows on us when we ask. It has been said, "knowledge is knowing what to say. Wisdom is knowing when to say it."

Bible Reading: 2 Chronicles 1-5

Scripture Verse of the Day: 2 Chronicles 1:10

Being people of our word is not easy in a world that shifts its standards daily. But people of true integrity know that their word is their bond. God's people need to be people of our word and people of God's word.

Bible Reading: Numbers: 29-32

Scripture Verse of the Day: Numbers 30:2

Denominational differences can divide us, but sound doctrine should unite us. Doctrine matters. It instructs how we apply God's word to our lives. But doctrine was not meant to be divisive. We have to know what we believe in order to live it out.

Bible Reading: Titus

Scripture Verse of the Day: Titus 2:1

Sometimes we can think we have understanding, but then we can realize what we thought we knew, we really didn't. Our understanding grows as we lean on God's thoughts and not our own.

Bible Reading: John 19-20

Scripture Verse of the Day: John 20:9

How are you building, friends? We shift by degrees and if we are not careful, we might just discover that our ladder is leaning against the right wall.

Bible Reading: Proverbs 24-25

Scripture Verse of the Day: Proverbs 24:3-4

It can be tempting to try to find joy in temporary things. We have this hole in our hearts that longs to be filled and can be addicted to temporary joys. But joy cannot be found by seeking for it in the creation. Joy is only found by seeking the Creator.

Bible Reading: Psalm 105-107

Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 105:3(b)

Being proud is nothing to be proud of. Pride is deceptive. We think we are protecting ourselves, but ultimately, we hurt ourselves when we let pride rise.

Bible Reading: Obadiah

Scripture Verse of the Day: Obadiah 1:3(a

In an eternal game of hide and seek, hiding from God is not possible, but finding God is possible for those who truly seek Him.

Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 26-29

Scripture Verse of the Day: 1 Chronicles 28:9

Sometimes we can think of the Old Testament as being solely for a former generation from long ago, but the principles of God's word are not to be laid aside. God does not change and His purposes don't either.

Bible Reading: Numbers 25-28

Scripture Verse of the Day: Numbers 28:25

The mental struggles of living in a fallen world can take a toll on us. But the word of God helps us to see things God's way and to overcome.

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3-4

Scripture Verse of the Day: 2 Timothy 3:16