Category Archives: Goals

Famous Last Words: Nothing Can Stop Me Now! Psalms 30:6-7

Today’s Scripture Reading:  Psalms 35 through 38 “Nothing Can Stop Me Now!”  Have you ever thought or said those words? David did: When I was prosperous I said, “Nothing can stop me now!” Your favor; O Lord, made me as secure … Continue reading

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Are You Struggling With These Four Words? 2 Samuel 22:26-28

Today’s Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 22:1-51; Psalm 18 To the faithful you show yourself faithful; to those with integrity you show integrity. To the pure you show yourself pure, but to the wicked you show yourself hostile.  –2 Samuel 22:26-28 … Continue reading

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Can You Pass The Success Test? –1 Samuel 13:14

Today’s Scripture Reading:  1 Samuel 17:32 through 19:17, Psalm 59, 1 Samuel 19:18-24 Two amazing men chosen by God—one has the name of “a man after God’s own heart” and the other an everlasting example of what not to do. … Continue reading

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Don’t Settle For Less Than God’s Best

Today’s Scripture Reading:  Ruth 1:1 through Ruth 4:12 In yesterday’s reading we saw what can happen when we do what’s “right” in our own eyes and in today’s scripture we see what happens when we do what’s “right” in God’s … Continue reading

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Sometimes It’s Best to be Under-qualified–Judges 7:2

Today’s Scripture Reading:  Judges 7:1 through Judges 9:21 “You have too many warriors with you.”  That’s what the Lord said to Gideon. (7:2) If I were Gideon, a farmer who was trying to lead an army, I probably would have … Continue reading

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If the Lord is With Us, Why has This Happened?–Judges 6:12

Today’s Scripture Reading:  Judges 3:31 through Judges 6:40 Angel of the Lord to Gideon: Mighty Hero, the Lord is with you!  (6:12) Gideon to Angel of the Lord:  If the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to … Continue reading

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Are You Constantly Tempted? Judges 2:2

Today’s Scripture Reading:  Judges 1:1 through Judges 3:30 Can you believe these Israelites? In yesterday’s reading they were saying, “We would never abandon the Lord and serve other gods” (Josh 24:16). And today they’ve broken covenant with the Lord and … Continue reading

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What Are Your Reminders of Your Promises to God? Joshua 24:25-27

Today’s Scripture Reading:  Joshua 22:1 through Joshua 24:33 Right before Joshua died he summoned all the tribes of Israel together.  Joshua reminded Israel of their amazing journey with the Lord.  Then Joshua gave the Israelites a challenge: So Fear the … Continue reading

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A Wholehearted Commitment–Deuteronomy 10:12

Today’s Scripture Reading:  Deuteronomy 10:1 through Deuteronomy 12:32 The children of Israel had spent 40 years learning “what not to do.” They had suffered greatly because of their self-dependence and spiritual pride.  In today’s reading Moses is calling Israel to exercise … Continue reading

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Are You Settling for the Wrong Side of the River? Numbers 32:5

Today’s Scripture Reading:  Numbers 32:1 through Numbers 33:56 Have you ever had a dream or goal that you believed was God-given? Have you ever stopped short or given up on that dream or goal before you reached the finish line? To me … Continue reading

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