September 16 – Psalm 73: 16-17

Psalm 73: 16-17 But when I considered how to understand this, it was too great an effort for me and too painful, Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I understood…. Hasn’t this happened to you?! You finally resort to prayer : ), and then everything is different. It’s not like He directly answers your question or problem — like in the Bible when... Read More

September 15 – Luke 11:9-13

Luke 11:9-13 “So I say to you; Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give hi m a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you... Read More

September 14 – Galatians 5:16, 24, 25

Galatians 5:16, 24, 25 Amp But I say, walk and live habitually in the (Holy) Spirit — responsive to and controlled and guided by the Spirit; then you will certainly not gratify the cravings and desires of the flesh — of human nature without God…. And those who belong to Christ Jesus, the Messiah, have crucified the flesh — the Godless human nature —... Read More

September 13 – Colossians 3:1-2; Galatians 3:3

Mom’s internet was down for a week or so. (Isn’t that about like having to wash clothes on a washboard? Or like doing dishes by hand, in the sink? 🙂 ) We’ll catch up on her daily Notes to Annie by posting two per day for a while. Mom writes these notes for Annie on 3×5 cards. September 9 through 12 included large direct quotes from Celebration of Discipline... Read More

September 9 – I John 2:16

I John 2:16 Amp For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh [craving for sensual gratification], and the lust of the eyes [greedy longings of the mind] and the pride of life [assurance of one’s own resources or in the stability of earthly things] — these do not come from the Father but are from the world [itself]. Even though this verse still doesn’t exactly... Read More

September 8 – John 14-18; James 1:27

John 14-18; James 1:27 If you have time, read John 14-17, Annie. It’s all Jesus talking, and it’s what He tells His disciples between the last supper and when He was betrayed — basically His last words with them. Look at what He says about the world — that word is in there about 39 times in those 4 chapters. He’s really warning them about the world... Read More

September 7 – I John 2:15

I John 2:15 Do not love or cherish the world or the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in him. We’re going to tackle a subject now that is so hard. And I’m tackling it with a log in my eye, so it’s even harder. When the high school kids met here for Bible study, we spent weeks on this, always trying to pin down... Read More

September 6 – Hebrews 10:24

Hebrews 10:24 Amp And let us consider and give attentive, continuous care to watching over one another, studying how we may stir up (stimulate and incite) to love and helpful deeds and noble activities;… I like this verse in the Amplified, especially “watching over one another.” I see each part of the body truly caring for all the other parts, giving a hand to... Read More

September 5 – Psalm 10:4

Psalm 10:4 Amp The wicked in the pride of his countenance will not seek, inquire for and yearn for God. Wow. Even this is pride. Everything seems more necessary (and sometimes more desirable) than sitting with my Father for an hour. I find myself wanting to get on with the “real” stuff of the day. And it’s pride: “I can do this day without You. I’m... Read More

September 4 – Mark 4:41

Mark 4:41 They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” When Jesus calmed the stormy sea for the disciples, their response was to be terrified! Jesus’ mighty power is available to bring us peace. Are we afraid to be under his command, preferring to storm furiously like the wind and the waves?! Today’s three-by-five... Read More