Months: January and February Theme: 60-Day Overview of the Bible This week’s daily readings: Sunday, February 12: Luke 11:1-13 …………………. The Model Prayer Monday, February 13: John 11:1-44 ……………….. Jesus Raises Lazarus Tuesday, February 14: John 18:1-19:42 ……………. The Death of Jesus Wednesday, February 15: John 20:1-21:25 ……….. He is Risen! Thursday, February 16: Acts 2:1-47 ………………… The Church Begins Friday, February 17: Acts 6:8-7:60 ……………….. The First Martyr Saturday, February 18: Acts 9:1-31 ……………….. Saul Sees the Light Note: This series has been adapted from Zondervan, as published at http://alextran.org/2007/11/25/23-bible-reading-plans-that-will-satisfy-anyone/.

Months: January and February Theme: 60-Day Overview of the Bible This week’s daily readings: Sunday, February 5: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 ………………………… Messiah is Coming Monday, February 6: Daniel 6:1-28 ……………………………….. The Lion’s Den Tuesday, February 7: Jonah 1:1-4:11 …………………………….. Jonah’s Amazing Story Wednesday, February 8: Matthew 1:18-2:23 and Luke 2:1-52 …….. Messiah is Born Thursday, February 9: Matthew 5:1-7:29 ……………………… Sermon on the Mount Friday, February 10: Matthew 8:1-9:38 ……………………….. Miracles of Christ Saturday, February 11: Matthew 13:1-58 & 18:1-35 ……….. Parables of Christ Note: This series has been adapted from Zondervan, as published at http://alextran.org/2007/11/25/23-bible-reading-plans-that-will-satisfy-anyone/.

It’s been a long time since we have done a compilation of quotes. And since we have so many in our lives going through difficult times, I thought I would share a list of quotes and verses to provide some strength and encouragement. As usual, these are taken from a variety of sources, and none are original with me. ————————————————- “Surely there is a future; and your hope will not be cut off” (Psalm 61:8). “Our Lord did not ask us to give up the things of earth, but to exchange them for better things” (Fulton Sheen). “To hurt is as human as to breathe” (J.K. Rowling). “Be strong! Be courageous! Do…

Months: January and February Theme: 60-Day Overview of the Bible This week’s daily readings: Sunday, January 29: 2 Kings 17:1-41 …………………… Israel is Exiled Monday, January 30: 2 Kings 25:1-30 ………………….. Jerusalem Falls Tuesday, January 31: Ezra 1:1-11 & 6:1-22 ……………….. Rebuilding the Temple Wednesday, February 1: Nehemiah 2:1-20 & 6:1-19 …………………… Walls of Jerusalem Rebuilt Thursday, February 2: Esther 3:1-4:17 & 7:1-20 …………………… Esther’s Courage Friday, February 3: Job 1:1-2:10 & 42:1-17 ……………….. Job’s Fall and Reward Saturday, February 4: Psalm 23 & Psalm 51 ………………………. Psalms of Comfort Note: This series has been adapted from Zondervan, as published at http://alextran.org/2007/11/25/23-bible-reading-plans-that-will-satisfy-anyone/.

What a month! I’ve heard people talk about certain times going by faster than others before. I thought I knew what that felt like, and then January 2012 happened. Whew! Just let it be sufficient to say that this month has flown by. But enough about me. Let’s get to the links for the month. 1.  Time to look in the mirror a bit. Chris Gallagher wrote a short, but powerful post that I hope you will take to heart. It’s called “6 Reasons Why I Do Not Attend Your Congregation.” 2. I love my dad for a lot of reasons. One reason I love him is for his perspective…

MONTHS: January and February THEME: 60-Day Overview of the Bible This week’s daily readings: Sunday, January 22: 1 Samuel 8:1-10:1 ………………………….. Israel Gets Her King Monday, January 23: 1 Samuel 15:1-35 ………………………….. Saul Rejected by God Tuesday, January 24: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 ………………………….. David vs. Goliath Wednesday, January 25: 2 Samuel 5:1-6:23 …………………………. David is King Thursday, January 26: 1 Kings 3:1-28 & 4:29-34 ………………………… Solomon’s Wisdom Friday, January 27: 1 Kings 6:1-38 & 8:1-66 …………………………. The Temple is Built Saturday, January 28: 1 Kings 18:16-19:18 …………………………….. Elijah vs. Baal Note: This series has been adapted from Zondervan, as published at http://alextran.org/2007/11/25/23-bible-reading-plans-that-will-satisfy-anyone/.

Sorry for the “buzz” in the background, but here is a quick preview video for tomorrow morning’s sermon at Lebanon Road. Enjoy!  

Some of you may remember that I was, at one time, a semi-regular contributor to a site called “The Great Music Blog.” The site’s premise was to post a video of a live performance of a rock or pop song every day. It was a great idea, but  posting every day was just too much. The site stopped after about 6 months, and it is no longer even live (pardon the pun). But I loved the concept, because I enjoy seeing if bands and singers can really sound good live. SO…I’m resurrecting the idea (sort of). I will not be posting every day, but will have a video of a…