Day 28 Read: Revelation 7: 9 – 10, 19: 7 – 8, 21: 2 – 5 In these passages, we see a beautiful picture of what is to come – a great multitude from every nation, tribe, and language praising God and recognizing Jesus as the Lamb who brings salvation. John uses the imagery of […]
MoreDay 27 Read: Romans 5:5 John 16:13-14 Romans 8:26 -27 God’s love is “poured into our hearts” through His provision of the Holy Spirit as our Helper, Interceder, Teacher, and Comforter. The Spirit searches our hearts knowing how to pray on our behalf – when we do not. He knows all of the fears, doubts, […]
MoreDay 26 Read: Psalm 23 In the NLT and MSG versions Or listen to me read them aloud here– God is a loving shepherd who provides all we need. He leads us by waters of rest. He restores our souls. Even when we go through deep darkness, He is close beside us. He pursues us, […]
MoreDay 25 Read: Colossians 3:12 – 17 Acts: 2: 42 – 47 During college, I was extremely fortunate to witness a similar community described in Acts 2. With other believers on Lenoir-Rhyne’s campus, we attended church, Cru large group meetings, Bible Study, and discipleship together weekly. We ate together daily in the school cafeteria, and […]
MoreDay 24 Read: Titus 2: 11 – 15 1 Thessalonians 5: 23 – 24 2 Thessalonians 2:13 In these passages, we see that God’s heart strongly desires for us to be purified and made more into how He originally created us. He sees the best we have to offer, and labors with us to bring […]
MoreDay 23 Read: John 21: 1 – 19 When faced with grieving the loss of their beloved teacher, friend, and Savior, the disciples went back to what they knew best – fishing. They sought the comfort and peace of going out to sea and tossing their nets into the water – patiently waiting to witness […]
MoreDay 22 Read: Isaiah 48: 16 – 19 Psalm 86: 11 This week for BSF, I was challenged to read this set of scripture and record God’s actions and posture towards His people. When reading these verses what stood out to me was that God teaches and leads. I imagine God’s posture similar to how […]
MoreDay 21 Read: Isaiah 55: 8 – 11 In this passage, Isaiah delivers God’s message to the Israelites. We see God as deliberate in His plans and faithful to fulfill His promises. God reminds us, through Isaiah, that His thoughts and plans are higher than ours. Even seemingly small everyday occurrences, like the weather, fulfill […]
MoreDay 20 Read: Psalm 105: 39 – 45 The Summer after my Sophomore year of college, I decided to go on a Summer Mission through Cru. It would be the first time I would fly on a plane. So, naturally, I decided to fly 18+ hours to South Africa. To say I was a ball […]
MoreDay 19 Read: Philippians 2: 1 – 11 During my sophomore year in college, I remember really grasping this passage for the first time. As someone who feels most loved through acts of service and selflessness – this side of Jesus really resonated with me. I felt so deeply loved by Jesus and the […]
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