Hey Gang,
Can you believe it’s already March? That means warmer weather, the start of tourist season, and most importantly, March Madness. Now listen, I enjoy watching the games as much as anyone, but some people get really out of control with this stuff! They follow their team’s every move, down to the last detail – some of them even know what the players are eating for breakfast. For a few weeks, basketball becomes the defining part of their life. What if in 2011, God’s Word became the defining part of your life? That’s the goal of the Daily Wisdom Challenge: reading through the entire Bible in a year together. Here’s the deal:
- Choose a daily reading program. If you don’t have one, there’s a great selection HERE.
- Decide to read a portion of scripture everyday.
- Ask God for one piece of wisdom and insight from what you read.
- Post your insight in 140 characters or less in the comments section of this blog (include the scripture reference).
- Copy your insight and post it on your Twitter or Facebook account so others can benefit from what you are learning.
It’s really pretty simple, but here’s what happens – a lot of different people come together and share what God is teaching them. Lots of people means lots of perspectives. I don’t know about you, but it really helps me to see the Bible through someone else’s eyes. So join us – it’s ok if you’re late to the game, just get up off the bench! We need your perspective and I’m excited to read about what you’re learning.
Our days are numbered. Should we spend them grumbling & angry? Or seeking wisdom & praising God for His unfailing love? Psalm 90
Comment by Sarah Fontenot — March 1, 2011 @ 5:32 am
“and with you, Lord, is unfailing love.” Psalm 62:12
An incredible perspective to keep throughout the day!
Comment by Shannon Heiling — March 1, 2011 @ 5:46 am
Mark 11:13 – No matter what ‘season’ you’re in…when the Son of God shows up you ought to be sitting on ready and leaning on GO!
Comment by LesterV — March 1, 2011 @ 6:08 am
Matthew 6:3-4 When you give, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, give in secret. For HE who sees what is done in secret will reward you.
Comment by Susan Corso — March 1, 2011 @ 6:28 am
Jehonadab set clear expectations for his family they followed and God blessed them. Does your family know where you stand so they have opportunity for Gods blessing?
Comment by Steve Wright — March 1, 2011 @ 6:30 am
Eating too much honey can make you sick. Pr 25:16…Pretty much says it all.
Comment by Mickey Tubbiolo — March 1, 2011 @ 6:35 am
It is our responsibility to handle the holy things of God with care. An ox cart may be easier, but God never promised an easy path. Num. 7:9
Comment by Ramsey Duck — March 1, 2011 @ 6:35 am
Mark 7:7 This people honors Me with threir lips, But their heart is far from Me… God wants our heart not our actions
Comment by Kim Pugh — March 1, 2011 @ 6:57 am
Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. Rest Easy…
Comment by Shari Lively Haller — March 1, 2011 @ 7:03 am
Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Psalm 36:5
Comment by Love — March 1, 2011 @ 7:10 am
2 Sam 22:47: Praise God for all of His blessings & for loving us!
Comment by Laura — March 1, 2011 @ 7:11 am
“For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith.” – 1 John 5:4 let’s win by our faith!!!
Comment by Charley Lucas — March 1, 2011 @ 7:15 am
John 8:32 I am so glad I am part of His family and there is freedom in that. People rejected Jesus the first time He came, we have to prepare by teaching for when He returns or we die. So they are not fooled.
Comment by Laurie Papagoda — March 1, 2011 @ 7:26 am
God will strengthen the hearts of those who are fully committed to him 2 Chronicles 15-18 #dwc
Comment by Chris Russo — March 1, 2011 @ 7:26 am
But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Luke 5:16 Abide #sisterhood
Comment by Jennymay — March 1, 2011 @ 7:34 am
If you are greedy for money, it will rob you of life. (You can take that one to the bank
Prov 1:19
Comment by Gregsur — March 1, 2011 @ 7:39 am
Follow Paul’s example and trust that God will protect you where He leads you. Know it is His will to bring you where you are today. Acts 23
Comment by Ally MacDonald — March 1, 2011 @ 7:42 am
Creation was perfectly in tune. The cross was founded on this “very good” existence. And every heart longs for a return to Paradise. -Genesis 1:31
Comment by Jeremy Kent — March 1, 2011 @ 7:48 am
Trying to please God w/ gifts and payments for our sins misses the mark. Give your heart instead. : ) Psalm 40:6
Comment by Cindy Ferrell — March 1, 2011 @ 8:07 am
Mark 10″..the disciples were amazed at his words.Jesus said,”Children, how difficult it is 2 enter the kingdom..//disciples r amazed at His words
Comment by Katie walters — March 1, 2011 @ 8:12 am
“The Lord will certainly need to be with you if I let you take your little ones!” -Ex 10:10// Amen.
Comment by Jenna Surratt — March 1, 2011 @ 8:14 am
When things don’t go your way, instead of complaining, trust God. A human “no” may mean a God sized “Yes” is around the corner. Exodus 10:1
Comment by Jason Surratt — March 1, 2011 @ 8:24 am
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Ps 32:8 //Great News!
Comment by Ross White — March 1, 2011 @ 8:35 am
If the Lord’s answer is something you don’t like, you can keep coming to Him about it, but it doesn’t mean the answer will change. Numbers 23
Comment by Ernest — March 1, 2011 @ 8:45 am
God will never leave His sheep without a shepard. Numbers 27: 15-18
Comment by Kathy Arlauckas — March 1, 2011 @ 8:46 am
When God promises something, he’ll always one-up Himself. We’re the ones lacking faith and imagination while God continually proves otherwise! Numbers 17:8
Comment by Garrett Abel — March 1, 2011 @ 9:08 am
Need a FAITH BOOST? A Backward look focused on God’s goodness gives a Forward Expectancy. Psalms 77.11-12
Comment by Shane Coppock — March 1, 2011 @ 9:08 am
My child, if sinners entice you, turn your back on them. Proverbs 1:10 We’re known by the company we keep.
Comment by Sandie McGrew — March 1, 2011 @ 9:15 am
If you want to live securely in the land, follow my decrees and obey my regulations. Lev 25:18 Obedience leads to security
Comment by Josh Surratt — March 1, 2011 @ 9:17 am
Ps 62:5 Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. 6 He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken. 7 My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me.
The waiting is the hardest part….but the place where often times we see the victory.
Comment by Shawna Wilkinson — March 1, 2011 @ 9:27 am
Mark 10:26 The disciples were astounded. “Then who in the world can be saved?” they asked.
27 Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.”
That’s good news!
Comment by Cliff Cannon — March 1, 2011 @ 9:56 am
Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” John 14:6
Comment by Joy Booth — March 1, 2011 @ 10:09 am
Obeying God’s word=fulfillment of God’s promises. Choosing not to obey=something I really don’t want to encounter. Deut. 28:63, 65-66
Comment by Lindsay — March 1, 2011 @ 10:14 am
God bless those who morn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5.4 As this happens we will begin to see what Jesus sees and care about what Jesus cares about.
Comment by Jerry McSwain — March 1, 2011 @ 11:13 am
Praise God for the hard times. It is then that he strengthens us. Psalm 66:10-14
Comment by Taylor Knock — March 1, 2011 @ 11:42 am
Romans 2 How can I judge my brother when my own heart is so deceitful? Knowing laws/rules and not obeying them is no better than the murder on the street. This chapter ends with a profound statement: A person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people.
Comment by Kathy McGraw — March 1, 2011 @ 1:53 pm
Ps 89:1 “I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.”
Comment by Heather Dismuke — March 1, 2011 @ 2:21 pm
Mark 6- Jesus saw the crowd and had compassion for their needs, too often we see the crowd and have complaints because of their needs
Comment by Jeremiah Clements — March 1, 2011 @ 4:05 pm
When the crown asked Jesus “what shall we do. Share & be honest in all your dealings Mark 3:10-14
Comment by Doris Sparks — March 1, 2011 @ 4:18 pm
God makes the impossible happen. His work always seems to start with an impossible birth. Gen 17:17-23
Comment by Kathy Roseborough — March 1, 2011 @ 6:37 pm
can someone help to remember Noel’s last name . A drummer at Summerville Seacoast ? ??
I have heard that a guy named Noel is a drummerpraise team at Summerville Seacoast.Can someone help? I Trying to remember his last name?
I think he is an old college bud of mine. His last name.? Please help?
Comment by Bob — March 1, 2011 @ 7:24 pm
When I consider all God has done for us, I should feel an overwhelming sense of awe & kneel before the Lord in his sanctuary. Ps 68:34-35
Comment by CaraLee Murphy — March 1, 2011 @ 8:24 pm
Day 60: No one is perfect. Don’t waste time worrying about all the things you did wrong. Keep pressing toward the goal; to respond like Jesus in every situation. (Phil 3)
Comment by Bonnie Wallace — March 1, 2011 @ 9:52 pm
Warn a divisive person once & then warn them a 2nd time. After that, have nothing to do w/ them.Titus 3:10 Here is a word for someone today!
Comment by Seth Farrior — March 1, 2011 @ 10:59 pm
This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
JOSHUA 1:9
WE CAN WALK THROUGH THE FIRE: EVERYDAY.
Comment by JANIE GIORGI — March 1, 2011 @ 11:01 pm
Every morning I rejoice in Your strength and love for you God are my hiding place in times of trouble Psalm 59:16
Comment by BillMcGrew — March 1, 2011 @ 11:03 pm
Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart. Proverbs 3:5
What parts of my heart do I need to let go of and give God control? I am trying to trust completely in always and everything that God is in control.
Comment by Jessica — March 1, 2011 @ 11:03 pm
Naomi needed true community after the death of her husband and sons. Ruth, her daughter-in-law, gave it to her. -Ruth 1
Comment by Josh Ray — March 2, 2011 @ 12:22 am
John 8:44 How quickly I can forget, that the father of lies is always hunting me down. That he uses those lies to temp me to doubt my heavenly Father’s plans. God help me to focus on Your truth, always!
Comment by Nancy Wickham — March 2, 2011 @ 12:32 am
2 Chron 6:18: God wants us to take the time to get to know Him.
Comment by Laura — March 2, 2011 @ 7:10 am
Stop complaining and never doubt Big G. Numbers 14:2-3
Comment by Joni Byars — March 2, 2011 @ 2:26 pm
2 Chron 20:15: Ask for God’s help in your daily struggles. He always wins.
Comment by Laura — March 4, 2011 @ 7:11 am
Job 1:9-10: We are believers when the going gets tough, not just when life is great.
Comment by Laura — March 5, 2011 @ 8:37 am
Job 21:22: God is in control. Commit to HIS timing, as He knows best.
Comment by Laura — March 7, 2011 @ 7:29 am
Psalm 1:1: True friends help us grow closer to God & do not hinder our relationship with Him.
Comment by Laura — March 8, 2011 @ 8:58 am
Psalm 1:2: Meditate & reflect on God’s word in order to better apply it to our everyday lives.
Comment by Laura — March 9, 2011 @ 9:32 am
Deuteronomy 8:2 And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not. NKJV
The Lord ahead of time knew that the Israelites would not keep his commandments but He made a covenant with them anyway, knowing full well that He would have to re-establish the same covenant, but would do so with the entire world through His son Jesus Christ.
Comment by Kurt Muller — March 9, 2011 @ 9:21 pm
Psalm 4:3: We are set apart by God. He will listen & answer our prayers.
Comment by Laura — March 11, 2011 @ 9:16 am
Psalm 7:9: God sees our innermost feelings. Trust Him to better our weaknesses.
Comment by Laura — March 12, 2011 @ 6:48 pm
Psalm 7:17: Praise the Lord who is just!
Comment by Laura — March 13, 2011 @ 9:10 am
Psalm 8:2: Be as children: trust and praise God without doubts or reservations.
Comment by Laura — March 14, 2011 @ 10:51 am
Psalm 9:13-14 When we pray to God for help, is it to bring honor to Him or to save us from pain?
Comment by Laura — March 15, 2011 @ 7:12 am
Psalm 12:6: Thank you, dear Lord, for your promises!
Comment by Laura — March 17, 2011 @ 7:48 am
Psalm 13:5-6: Thank you, dear Lord, for your unfailing love.
Comment by Laura — March 18, 2011 @ 7:05 am
Psalm 16:7-8: Instead of asking the Lord to bless our plans, seek His will first.
Comment by Laura — March 19, 2011 @ 9:26 am
Psalm 16:9: Joy is lasting because it is based on God’s presence within in; versus happiness is based on our circumstances, which change.
Comment by Laura — March 20, 2011 @ 8:19 am
Psalm 17:8: God protects us by guiding us through troubled times, not by helping us escape them.
Comment by Laura — March 21, 2011 @ 8:26 am
Psalm 18:2-3: The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my Savior!
Comment by Laura — March 22, 2011 @ 9:25 am
Hosea 6:6 For I desire goodness, not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings—–
Comment by sevenalexandria — March 22, 2011 @ 3:07 pm
Psalm 19:3-4: What are we doing to take God’s message to the world?
Comment by Laura — March 23, 2011 @ 7:36 am
Psalm 19:14: Let every word and thought be pleasing to God.
Comment by Laura — March 24, 2011 @ 8:56 am
Psalm 22:30-31: We must teach our children the word of God; we shouldn’t rely on the Church to do this; it must be preached in the homes.
Comment by Laura — March 25, 2011 @ 9:04 am
Psalm 25:4: We will receive God’s guidance when we are willing to listen and hear, and obey his Word.
Comment by Laura — March 26, 2011 @ 8:15 am
Care for the flock of God entrusted to you. 1 Peter 5:2 This doesn’t sound like it is optional. The verse may be talking about elders in the church, but what flocks has God entrusted to me?
Comment by John Abbate — March 30, 2011 @ 5:43 am