
Proverbs Day 31
Chapter 31 We all know someone whose quiet strength sticks with you long after they’re gone. Proverbs 31 is like

Chapter 31 We all know someone whose quiet strength sticks with you long after they’re gone. Proverbs 31 is like

Chapter 30 Proverbs 30 kicks off with Agur basically saying, “Yeah, I don’t know much. Actually, I’m kind of clueless.”

Chapter 29 You’ve probably seen what happens when someone in charge refuses to listen — whether it’s a boss, a

Chapter 28 Ever tried to sleep with a guilty conscience? Your mind hits replay on everything you wish you could

Chapter 27 There’s a reason why car insurance is so expensive until you hit 25. It’s not just some arbitrary

Chapter 26 We all know that person. The one who never takes responsibility, blames everyone else when things go sideways,

Chapter 25 I hope I am not alone in this next question. Somehow, I think I won’t be: Have you

Chapter 24 Have you ever felt like quitting halfway through something — a project, a job, a tough conversation —

Chapter 23 We’ve all been tempted to overindulge — Like me and Mexican food: if you put it before me,

Chapter 22 Some people inherit wealth; others inherit a good name. One can disappear overnight — the other lasts a

Chapter 21 I had a young boss many years ago who was clearly on a mission. He was talented, smart

Chapter 20 We all know that person — the one who talks a big game, makes promises they can’t keep,

Chapter 19 I have another reflected question: Have you ever watched someone make one bad decision… and then double down

Chapter 18 We’ve all seen how one careless comment can ruin a friendship and how the right words, spoken at

Chapter 17 I visited a good friend one day many years ago. He and his wife were best friends with

Chapter 16 Ever made a “perfect” plan, only to watch it fall apart like a bad DIY project? Or maybe

Chapter 15 Have you ever watched an argument deflate just because someone responded with a calm voice and a level

Chapter 14 You ever met someone who looked like they had it all figured out? The confident walk, the polished

Chapter 13 You ever met someone who treats their paycheck like it’s a game show prize? “Spend it all now!

Chapter 12 After my salvation experience, I started out very gung-ho for God. My heart felt free, my eyes were

Chapter 11 We all admire people who are honest in business, loyal in friendships, and humble when they succeed, and

Chapter 10 Think about how one small decision can change your entire day, like deciding to hit snooze one more

Chapter 9 Every day, on the way to work, I, like most people, pass through intersection after intersection. Some are

Chapter 8 Picture this: You’re walking down a busy street — earbuds in, coffee in hand, dodging someone on a

Chapter 7 Think about those moments when you, or someone you may have known ignored every single warning sign;

Chapter 6 Imagine someone eagerly signing a contract without reading the fine print — only to find out later they’ve

Chapter 5 We’ve all heard stories of someone who had a pretty good life — a solid job, a family,

Chapter 4 Growing up with two professional drivers as parents was… let’s just say, educational. Especially my mom. Every time

Chapter 3 Have you ever used GPS, only to ignore the directions because you thought you knew a better route

Chapter 2 Think about the last time you really searched for something important — your car keys before work, your

Chapter 1 While living in California and going to elementary school, both of my parents worked full-time driving city buses.

Chapter 27 When I was a kid, a friend of mine had an old upright piano that sat like royalty

Chapter 26 When I was in school, personal computers were just starting to hit the market. This was before Windows—back

Chapter 25 As I look backwards, I find it’s amazing how quickly I can mess up my life. I thought

Chapter 24 The other night, the power went out at our house. It was one of those unexpected blackouts—no warning,

Chapter 23 Have you ever seen pictures in the clouds? When I was young (and I’ll admit—even some days now),

Chapter 22 As I read these chapters about the priesthood, and remember that I too am now part of the

Chapter 21 It was an early Saturday morning in June of 2000. I got up eagerly and put on my

Chapter 20 I remember one time while in the service my squad and I were out doing map and compass

Chapter 19 I was watching the news this morning, just trying to catch the weather and traffic updates—my usual routine

Chapter 18 Imagine someone gives you a brand-new iPhone, or better yet, a SAMSUNG FLIP! You love it, use it

Chapter 17 Do you remember any childhood prayers? I do. When I was very young — back when my dad

Chapter 16 Have you ever been in a situation where you had so much to say, you didn’t even know

Chapter 15 Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you can’t quite stay clean? Maybe you’ve

Chapter 14 You know, sometimes we read chapters like Leviticus 14 and think, “What’s this got to do with me?”

Chapter 13 Remember your teenage years? Especially around the time of puberty? The age of pimples? I sure do. It

Chapter 12 The first ten chapters of Leviticus mostly talk about how we’re supposed to worship God. The rest of

Chapter 11 I do like shrimp and crab! Whether fried, baked, or boiled, I’ve always enjoyed a good shrimp or

Chapter 10 As many of you know, I grew up around some unusual belief systems. Maybe some of you did

Chapter 9 My wife and I have been watching a series called The Chosen, and we’re really enjoying it. I

Chapter 8 One of my struggles early in life was trying to understand church. I would sometimes visit my dad’s

Chapter 6 I’m going to combine the next two chapters—Chapter 6 and Chapter 7—because they really flow together. I’ve taken

Chapter 5 My wife and I have been married for almost 20 years at the time of writing this. That

Chapter 4 Growing up, I had some pretty wacky ideas about God. When I lived in Texas, most of my

Chapter 3 This next offering is something truly special. As we reflect on the Old Testament offerings, it’s important to

Chapter 2 For many years, I was very skeptical about the Church as an organization. I grew up around conflicting

Book of Leviticus Chapter 1 Recently, my wife told me about a conversation she had with someone who said he

Chapter 3 In 1992, a new cable TV channel launched—The Cartoon Network. I was already an adult by then, but

Chapter 2 There’s one big benefit to not being the oldest child—and the smarter younger siblings figure it out pretty

Chapter 1 Sometimes things go wrong in life. Over the years, I have met many people, including many believers, who

Chapter 24 My wife and I enjoy watching crime dramas—everything from Law and Order to those complex “whodunnit” mystery movies.

Chapter 23 There have been many moments in my life that I’m not proud of. Even after all these years

Chapter 22 There’s something kind of funny that happens when you put a bunch of people with driver’s licenses in

Chapter 21 Looking back on my life, I must say—there have been many happy moments. Joyful times in childhood, laughter

Chapter 20 There once was a man named Richard who became one of the most powerful people in the world—President

Chapter 19 I’ve been to a lot of churches over the years. Some were very formal and traditional, others casual

Chapter 18 I had just finished college with a new degree and a head full of dreams. Not long after

Chapter 17 Anyone who knows me knows how much I love to cruise. Besides the beautiful blue waters and the

Chapter 16 I think most of us, at one time or another, have imagined what it would be like to
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Chapter 15 This chapter is truly one of the most profound in the Bible. It has far-reaching consequences. I want
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Chapter 14 I’ve heard it many times from many people: “The Bible is hard to understand.” Some say it can
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Chapter 13 When I was a young boy growing up in Los Angeles, my family and I would often take
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Chapter 12 I have a confession to make—I might be what some would call a “Trekkie.” I’ve always liked Star
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Chapter 11 After I experienced the freedom of releasing my sinful burdens by giving my heart to Jesus many years
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Chapter 10 In the previous chapter, we saw how Jesus was gradually revealing more of himself to the disciples—helping them
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Chapter 9 If you’ve ever watched Everybody Loves Raymond and thought Raymond was a little slow, let me share a
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Chapter 8 Lately, I’ve noticed I’m forgetting things more often. Maybe it’s just part of getting older. But the more
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Chapter 7 I was recently in a fellowship group at church, and we got to talking about tone in communication—especially
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Chapter 6 We live in a world full of boundaries. Some are geographical—mountains, rivers, oceans, even freeway interstates. Others are
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Chapter 5 I like to fish—how about you? When I was growing up, my mom and stepdad used to take
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Chapter 4 I love hiking in nature. Growing up, I had the chance to live in different places across different
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Chapter 3 When I first felt called to ministry, I made a pretty common American mistake—I assumed it meant I’d
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Chapter 2 The wind from a butterfly’s wings can cause a windstorm. Something so small, so seemingly insignificant, can lead
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Chapter 1 There’s a defensive driving program called the Smith System, and it teaches five key principles for safe driving.
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BOOK OF EXODUS Chapter 1 There have been a few times in my life and career when it was an
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Chapter 2 Have you ever felt like life is a bit of a battle? Oh sure, we all enjoy the
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Chapter 3 It started out as a regular day. Just like any other, I got up, fixed breakfast, watched the
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Chapter 4 My wife loves taking care of the elderly and has done so for many years. She managed all
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Chapter 5 Life can be incredibly busy. Finishing school, finding a job, building a career, getting married, having children, raising
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Chapter 6 There have been many times in my life when I’ve felt completely overwhelmed. More bills than time to
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Chapter 7 My wife and I took a trip to Manhattan for our first wedding anniversary. It was our first
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Chapter 8 We live in an amazing time. It is hard to believe the advancements even someone as young as
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Chapter 9 When I was a police officer, I will admit something: I never enjoyed arresting people. It was part
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Chapter 10 Reading this chapter, an odd memory came to mind. It was long ago, back when I still had
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Chapter 11 The next few chapters are among the most profound in the Holy Scriptures, and it’s impossible to briefly
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Chapter 12 Since 2018, an average of 40,077 people in the USA lose their lives in traffic accidents each year,
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Chapter 13 When I was a little boy, it was Easter time, and my parents took me to a large
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Chapter 14 After my wife and I got married, we combined all our belongings. As you can imagine, we had
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Chapter 15 Recently, my wife and I were playing cards with some friends. We always play guys vs. girls, and
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Chapter 16 The Library of Congress houses approximately 1,320,000 cookbooks and diet-related books. To put that into perspective, the average
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Chapter 17 There is a period the church observes before the Easter holiday called Lent, which started about 1,500 years
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Chapter 18 Anyone here a Star Wars buff? There’s a saying by Princess Leia in Star Wars: A New Hope
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Chapter 19 I’ve been a Christian for a few years now and, believe me, I’ve attended more than a few
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Chapter 20 Does anyone remember the line, “Mirror, mirror, on the wall; who’s the fairest of them all?” If you
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Chapter 21 As I approached the age of 18, I remember feeling excited to officially become an “adult.” However, there
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Chapter 22 It seems strange that in today’s world, so many people struggle with what I thought was common sense.
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Chapter 23 A lot of people are of the mindset that science and scripture are opposed to one another. I
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Chapter 24 Sometimes, the quiet subtleties of life bring the most awe and wonder — at least they do for
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Chapter 25 We are about to enter a section that could feel either dry or deeply meaningful. This chapter begins
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Chapter 26 There is an intriguing place in Ayrshire, Scotland, where cars, bikes, and balls seem to roll uphill on
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Chapter 27 This chapter is going to be a little different. I want to challenge you to read it, and
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Chapter 28 I enjoy watching “Who Done It” crime shows. Trying to figure out the plot and all its twists
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Chapter 29 There was a show that aired weekly around 2007 called Extreme Makeover. The show would find a “typical”
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Chapter 30 Let’s face it, we all stink! And no, I’m not talking about the kind of stink that comes
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Chapter 31 At my age, and after having worked in many different places and traveled quite a bit, I’ve had
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Chapter 32 I used to be a real “redneck” when I was younger. Growing up in Texas and then moving
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Chapter 33 When I was young, my father taught me how to swim. We would go to the public pool,
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Chapter 34 Does anyone remember stereograms? These images were often found in newspapers, magazines, and books in the 1990s and
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Conclusion of Exodus The final chapters of Exodus are addressed as a unified subject. When you read them, you’ll notice
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