Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Matthew 22:8-10 thoughtfully: 8 “Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come.… Read More »

Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Acts 11:22-26 thoughtfully: 22 News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw… Read More »

Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Deuteronomy 10:12 and Matthew 7:24-27 thoughtfully: Deuteronomy 10:12 12 And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear… Read More »

Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Psalm 143:8, 10 thoughtfully: 8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show… Read More »

Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Isaiah 29:13-14 and 1 Peter 2:5 thoughtfully: 13 The Lord says: “These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with… Read More »

Reflect: How strong is your acknowledgement of Christ before others? How strong is your intentional witness to a ‘harassed and helpless’ world? How deep is your compassion for those who don’t know Christ? Is there room for a greater commitment to witnessing in your Christian walk? Pray: Pray that the people of First Baptist Church… Read More »

Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read 1 Peter 3:12-15 thoughtfully: 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but… Read More »

Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Acts 1:8 thoughtfully: 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,… Read More »

Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Matthew 9:36-38 thoughtfully: 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a… Read More »

Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Matthew 10:32-33 thoughtfully: 32 “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. 33 But whoever disowns me before… Read More »