Monthly Archives: October 2023

The Brilliance of God

Tuesday, October 31 The Brilliance of God And He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald. Revelation 4:3 Solomon and Jesus … Continue reading

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Exaggeration

Monday, October 30 Exaggeration Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Revelation 21:1 In 1897, the obituary of Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) was published in a … Continue reading

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A Light to Guide Us

A Light to Guide Us OCTOBER 28, 2023 Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours in the day? If anyone walks in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world. But if one walks … Continue reading

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Not Sad!

Not Sad! OCTOBER 27, 2023 If you loved Me, you would rejoice because I said, “I am going to the Father.” John 14:28  Recommended Reading: Philippians 1:19-26 An old hymn says, “I came to Jesus as I was, weary and worn … Continue reading

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Is It Worth It?

Is It Worth It? OCTOBER 25, 2023 And your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.Matthew 6:18  Recommended Reading: Matthew 6:1-5   One day the great Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo happened to overhear a group of people admiring his Pietà, … Continue reading

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The Plain Promises

Tuesday, October 24 The Plain Promises For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. 2 Corinthians 1:20 When the great pastor and hymnist Isaac Watts grew aged … Continue reading

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Shining Eternity Into Time

Monday, October 23 Shining Eternity Into Time Set your mind on things above. Colossians 3:2 One of Billy Graham’s oldest friends and trustees made his fortune with the Standard Oil Company. He was a humble man and very serious about … Continue reading

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Light Overcomes the Darkness

Light Overcomes the Darkness OCTOBER 21, 2023 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.John 1:5  Recommended Reading: Isaiah 9:2-3   Careful readers of Scripture have noted that the book of Genesis and the Gospel … Continue reading

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Confidence

Confidence OCTOBER 20, 2023 But there is a God in heaven.Daniel 2:28  Recommended Reading: Daniel 2:16-23   Day by day, the world is unraveling, becoming more frayed and afraid, more unstable and unsteady. We hear of wars and rumors of war, … Continue reading

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The Hands That Carved Christ

The Hands That Carved Christ OCTOBER 19, 2023 But I will see you again and your heart will rejoice. John 16:22  Recommended Reading: Habakkuk 3:3-6 German sculptor Heinrich Dannecker had a reputation early in his career for sculpting beautiful Greek goddesses. … Continue reading

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