Ministry is hard. Life is hard. Relationships are hard. But somehow in this messy life if we will use God's compass, His word, we can be led through the maze of life and help to lead others, too.

Bible Reading: Numbers 13-16

Scripture Verse of the Day: Numbers 14:11

Living without goals for our faith or life will lead us to an aimless life. But when our goals are sincere, guided by love and God's word, people can more easily hear the message we share.

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 1-3

Scripture Verse of the Day: 1 Timothy 1:5

How are we carrying the message of God in our lives? Faith is often caught as well as it is taught. Demonstrating God's presence and goodness in our lives is a witness to all around us.

Bible Reading: John 11-12

Scripture Verse of the Day: John 11:42

Our righteousness begins in our minds. What we think on becomes our words and actions.

Bible Reading: Proverbs 17-18

Scripture Verse of the Day: Proverbs 17:20

Anxiety has its grip on this generation as souls cling to the words, thoughts, and images of others to define their worth. But man's worth could never be defined by anyone other than God.

Bible Reading: Psalms 93-95

Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 94:19

Hearing is not the same as listening. We demonstrate that we hear God by listening and living out what we have heard.

Bible Reading: Hosea 8-14

Scripture Verse of the Day: Hosea 9:17

The soul who sins shall die. No going around that. The death rate is 100%. But for those who know Christ, that is not the end of the story.

Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 6-10

Scripture Verse of the Day: 1 Chronicles 10:13-14(a)

Sometimes our walk with God does not look like what we thought it would. But those who are called by God will not stop following God just because life is hard. They will continue to walk in obedience to God for God is their life.

Bible Reading: Numbers 9-12

Scripture Verse of the Day: Numbers 10:13

I never cease to be shocked when there are wolves in the church. We just don't expect it, but perhaps we should. Scripture says there is no one good, no not one. And that includes us.

Bible Reading: 2 Thessalonians

Scripture Verse of the Day: 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Hyper spiritualizing the things of this life will not give us better understanding. This life is not about us. Simply, our lives are centered around bringing God glory.

Bible Reading: John 9-10

Scripture Verse of the Day: John 9:3