1 Peter 1:1-12~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Today we begin the Apostle Peter’s first epistle!  Below is a Russian Orthodox icon of Peter – ~ First Peter ~Author: Peter the apostlePlace: Uncertain, perhaps RomeDate:  A.D. 63 or 64Content:  The apostle…

James 5:1-20 ~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Today we wrap up the book of James.  This has been such a powerful book for me to read these past few days!  I am convicted and challenged by this book, which is…

James 4:1-17~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~ ~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ James chapter 4 continues to just level me…  This book is phenomenal.  I need to read this book more than just once a year when I come around to it in the One…

James 2:18-3:18~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ James chapter 2 today continues in the strong words about good deeds accompanying a living faith.  James’ arguments are summed up in verse 26: “Just as the body is dead without a spirit, so…

James 1:19-2:17~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with NT ~ James’ verses today again are all so powerful…  I am enjoying this book immensely.  Chapter 1 Verse 27 is a great reminder to care for the poor amongst us – “Pure and lasting religion in the…

James 1:1-18~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~ ~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Whoo-hoo!  Today we begin the book of James! ~ James ~Author: JamesPlace: UncertainDate: A.D. 45-49Content: The book of James was written to Jewish Christians in order to provide them with some practical instructions…

Hebrews 13:1-25~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ We wrap up the book of Hebrews today, and start James tomorrow!  Hebrews chapter 13 verse 2 has always stood out to me – “Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who…

Hebrews 12:14-29~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Hebrews chapter 12 verse 14 starts out strong with: “Try to live in peace with everyone, and seek to live a clean and holy life, for those who are not holy will not see…

Hebrews 11:32-12:13~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~ ~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ There are a lot of great teachings in today’s readings!  (and thus, get ready for a lengthy post here today… 🙂  Are you ready to learn from Jesus today?  And the Old Testament…

Hebrews 11:17-31~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Hebrews 11 verses 25 & 26 today tell us so much about the character and faith of Moses! “He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of…