Day 40: Finding Home in JesusRead John 15:4 (The Message) Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase of John 15:4 in The Message says, “Live in me. Make your home in me just as I do in you. In the same way that a b...  Read More

Day 39: Pruning for GrowthRead John 15:2Jesus says, “He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”Prunin...  Read More

Day 38: The Fruit of DiscipleshipRead John 15:8-9 Jesus says, “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I love...  Read More

Day 37: The Importance of Spiritual PracticesRead John 15:5-7 Jesus continues, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can d...  Read More

Day 36: Abiding in JesusRead John 15:1-4 In John 15, Jesus uses the analogy of a vine and branches to illustrate our relationship with Him. He says, “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch c...  Read More

Day 35: Keeping an Eye on Eternity Read: Matthew 6:19-21 Jesus teaches, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But ...  Read More

Day 34: The Value of Humility Read: Philippians 2:3-4 Paul writes, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own int...  Read More

Day 33: Elevate Others Read: Luke 14:12-14 Jesus further challenges societal norms by advising us to invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind to our gatherings, instead of our friends,...  Read More

Day 32: Lower Yourself Read: Luke 14:7-11 Jesus notices the guests picking the places of honor at the table and uses this as a teaching moment. He tells them to choose the lowest place, so the host ...  Read More

Day 31: The Upside-Down KingdomRead: Luke 14:1-4In Luke 14, Jesus is invited to eat at the house of a prominent Pharisee on the Sabbath. The Pharisees are closely watching Him, expecting Him to break ...  Read More

Day 30: Looking in the MirrorRead Matthew 7:1-5We should critique ourselves far more than we criticize others. That’s Jesus’ point when he says, “Do not judge.” He doesn’t mean we should avoid decidin...  Read More

Day 29: Repentance and RenewalRead 2 Peter 3:9“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to c...  Read More