Rooted and Established in Christ (Colossians 2)

Evening Scripture Colossians, Chapter 2  I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, …

Holding Hope for What God Will Make New (Isaiah 65)

Evening Scripture Isaiah, Chapter 65  “I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. To a nation that did not call on my name, I said, ‘Here am I, here am I.’ All day long I have held out my hands to an obstinate people, who walk in ways not good, p…

Learning to Pray With Trust (Luke 11)

Evening Scripture Luke, Chapter 11 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each…

Walking Forward in the New Life Jesus Gives (Romans 6)

Evening Scripture Romans 6 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were theref…

Resting in the God Who Reigns (Psalm 96)

Evening Scripture  Psalm 96 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to …

Coming to Jesus When I'm Weary (Matthew 11)

EVENING SCRIPTURE Matthew 11 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shou…

Finding Peace When Life Feels Out of Control (Psalm 46)

Evening Scripture Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose st…

Remaining Faithful to the End (Revelation 3)

Evening Scripture  Revelation, Chapter 3 “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die,…

Choosing God’s Wisdom for My Journey (Proverbs 22)

Evening Scripture Proverbs 22  A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Rich and poor have this in common: the Lord is the Maker of them all. The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. Humility is the…

Living Sent by Jesus (Matthew 28)

Evening Scripture Matthew, Chapter 28  After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. …