No place where HIS power does not hold sway
June 2, 2026
“Which is his body, the fullness of him [i.e., Christ] who fills all in all.” Ephesians 1:23 John Piper helps us understand this passage in our read through the Bible plan today-
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Faith never rests so calmly and peacefully as when it lays its head on the pillow of God’s omnipotence.
June 2, 2026
“For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1: 37 (read verses 26-38 today) J.C. Ryle: A hearty reception of this great principle is of immense importance to our own inward peace. Questions and doubts will often arise in men’s minds about many subjects in religion. They are the natural result of our fallen estate … More Faith never rests so calmly and peacefully as when it lays its head on the pillow of God’s omnipotence.
Seeking God
June 2, 2026
With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:10-11 (read verses 9-16 today) The Valley of Vision, “Longings After God.” My dear Lord, I can but tell thee that thou knowest I … More Seeking God
How to lose a kingdom
June 1, 2026
Welcome to 1 Kings in our Bible reading plan. Pastor Ray Stedman writes: First Kings is the gripping story of how to lose a kingdom. As we read these Old Testament books, the key to making them live and be vital in our lives is to see that they are visual aids by which God … More How to lose a kingdom
The criteria for coming to Jesus is messiness.
May 28, 2026
Some of you reading this have been reading your Bible daily this year, and are getting to know more of God in the process. Some of you have just started, and I welcome you to this journey. Some started with great intentions in January, and are having a hard time keeping up and may be … More The criteria for coming to Jesus is messiness.
Every blessing in life is meant to magnify the cross of Christ.
May 25, 2026
But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. —Galatians 6:14-15, in our reading plan today. What does that mean, … More Every blessing in life is meant to magnify the cross of Christ.
Hard promises and easy promises
May 25, 2026
In our reading plan we come to Mark 16. In verses 6-7 we read, And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is … More Hard promises and easy promises
Spurgeon: He is good, always good.
May 25, 2026
Psalm 118: Oh give thanks to the Lord……For he is good. C. H Spurgeon comments on our psalm for today: This is reason enough for giving him thanks; goodness is his essence and nature, and therefore he is always to be praised whether we are receiving anything from him or not. Those who only praise … More Spurgeon: He is good, always good.
Pouring out a drink offering to the Lord
May 25, 2026
Then the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate and carried and brought it to David. But he would not drink of it. He poured it out to the LORD and said, “Far be it from me, … More Pouring out a drink offering to the Lord
Piper: Five Steps Toward Walking by the Spirit
May 24, 2026
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16 (in our reading through the Bible plan today) Five Steps Toward Walking by the Spirit by John Piper Let me conclude by mentioning five things that I think we must do so that it can … More Piper: Five Steps Toward Walking by the Spirit
