Sin has consequences. Big consequences. While sometimes we can look at God's judgment as harsh, a loving God would not wink at sin.

Bible Reading: 2 Kings 21-25

Scripture Verse of the Day: 2 Kings 24:20(a)

What are you counting on? When we feel like we have lost track of things, God hasn't. And He is the One we can rely on. He has a plan that will never be thwarted.

Bible Reading: Numbers 1-4

Scripture Verse of the Day: Numbers 3:16

Hard times can cause one to be bitter or better. Being grateful is not just a positivity approach toward life. It is our very life. Without gratitude, we take the gift of life for granted, focusing on life's struggles.

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1-3

Scripture Verse of the Day: 1 Thessalonians 1:2

We are so blessed to be able to hear truth. But hearing truth only helps the hearer if it is believed.

Bible Reading: John 5-6

Scripture Verse of the Day: John 5:24

No one really likes to be corrected, but what if we saw that correction as a kindness? When people love us enough to set us straight even though they risk our acceptance, that is a kindness indeed.

Bible Reading: Proverbs 12-13

Scripture Verse of the Day: Proverbs 12:1

When we don't know someone we don't know what we are missing out on. Those who know God and the hope He has for us are the most blessed people on the earth. To truly know God is to love Him.

Bible Reading: Psalm 84-86

Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 84:11

It can be hard to stand on our personal convictions in a world with shifting standards. We don't want to be legalistic but don't want to compromise. But we have to make up our mind or it will be made up for us.

Bible Reading: Daniel 1-6

Scripture Verse of the Day: Daniel 1:8

It is easy to bend to the world's way. Everyone else is. But Don't bend to the culture. Bend to God.

Bible Reading: 2 Kings 16-20

Scripture Verse of the Day: 2 Kings 17:8-9

Maintaining integrity does not just happen. Integrity is who we are when no one is around and is lived out moment by moment.

Bible Reading: Lev. 25-28

Scripture Verse of the Day: Lev. 25:14

Perspective is everything. When we choose to set our minds on negative mindsets, we will pay a hefty price. But setting our minds on the things of God frees us.

Bible Reading: Colossians 3-4

Scripture Verse of the Day: Colossians 3:2-3