Living Boldly Instead of Fearfully (2 Timothy 1)

Evening Scripture 2 Timothy, Chapter 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, to Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, …

Resting in the God Who Rejoices Over Me (Zephaniah 3)

Evening Scripture Zephaniah, Chapter 3 Woe to her who is rebellious and defiled, the oppressing city! She listens to no voice; she accepts no correction. She does not trust in the Lord; she does not draw near to her God. Her officials within her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves…

Finding Strength in God’s Love Each Day (1 Thessalonians 3)

Evening Scripture 1 Thessalonians, Chapter 3 So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens. We sent Timothy, who is our brother and co-worker in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, so that no o…

Choosing Integrity When No One Is Watching (Proverbs 12)

Evening Scripture Proverbs, Chapter 12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid. Good people obtain favor from the Lord, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes. No one can be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. …

Coming to Jesus When My Soul Feels Empty (John 4)

Evening Scripture John, Chapter 4 Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John — although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. So he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. Now he had to go through Samaria. …

Remembering I Belong in God’s Family (1 Corinthians 12)

Evening Scripture 1 Corinthians, Chapter 12 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking …

Resting In Childlike Trust (Psalm 131)

Evening Scripture Psalm, Chapter 131 My heart is not proud, LORD, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content. Israel, put you…

Trusting in Jesus Even in Seasons of Grief (John 11)

Evening Scripture John, Chapter 11 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. (This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair.) So the sisters sent word to Jesus…

Letting Go of Worry to Trust God's Timing (Psalm 37)

Evening Scripture Psalm, Chapter 37 Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lo…

Living Wisely as I Walk with God (Colossians 4)

Evening Scripture Colossians, Chapter 4 Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven. Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may procl…