May is about moms. Each month I try to think of how I can capture its theme into a few paragraphs and some months are harder than others. May is easy! Moms are pretty special people; anyone willing to wipe food off a five-year-old boy’s face using nothing but spit and a finger deserves more than one day a year, if you ask me.
Mom always thinks she knows what’s best for you, and she’s usually right! Many of the chores and habits she tried to drill into you ended up paying off somewhere down the road, though most of us would prefer not to admit it. Did you know that there are habits God wants you to develop as well? Kindness, generosity, and patience are a few, and reading your Bible is another. If the Bible is God’s way of helping us live better lives, isn’t reading it regularly a habit we should all develop? I think so, and that’s what the Twitter Bible Study is all about. Here’s how it works:
- 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.
If you haven’t joined the Twitter Bible Study yet, that’s fine; you can get started today. I would love to hear your thoughts, and besides, it would make your mother proud!
Psalms 123:4
We have endured no end of ridicule from the arrogant, of contempt from the proud.
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and actually, it’s ALL small.
Comment by Shari Lively Haller — May 1, 2011 @ 6:41 am
Hope in the Lord’s unfailing love. Ps. 33:16-19
Comment by Ramsey Duck — May 1, 2011 @ 7:06 am
Pr 23:17: “Don’t be jealous of sinners, but always honor the Lord.”
Comment by Mickey Tubbiolo — May 1, 2011 @ 7:10 am
Phil. 4:6-7; Don’t worry; pray. Be thankful for what God has done and is doing. Then, you will know His all surpassing peace!
Comment by Charley Lucas — May 1, 2011 @ 7:10 am
“Therefore, since we have been justified through FAITH, we have PEACE with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this GRACE in which we now stand. And wet boast in the HOPE of the GLORY of God.” Romans 5:1-3
Comment by Shannon Heiling — May 1, 2011 @ 7:12 am
1 Chron 12 Just as God supplied David with the army he needed, God will supply all that we need to fulfill the plan he has for us.
Comment by Sarah Fontenot — May 1, 2011 @ 7:25 am
Righteous living is not simply going to church but rather allowing the inner change to affect the outward expression. Psalm 15
Comment by Ernest — May 1, 2011 @ 7:47 am
We are the work of His hand, and need to relent to His shaping. -Isaiah 64:4-9
Comment by Jeremy Kent — May 1, 2011 @ 9:09 am
Psalm 54:6 I will freely sacrifice to You; I will praise Your name, O Lord, for it is good….Remember Luke 21 the story of the poor widow who gave all she had
Comment by Kim Pugh — May 1, 2011 @ 9:39 am
Need wisdom? Ask God and it will be given. But when you ask make sure you faith isn’t divided if it is you are unstable and should expect nothing. James 1:5-8
Comment by Steve wright — May 1, 2011 @ 9:57 am
God know your thoughts! Psalm 94:11
Comment by Love — May 1, 2011 @ 10:52 am
But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children. Psalm 103:17 What a blessing to know that my children and their children receive extra blessings if I fear and follow after the Lord!
Comment by Joy Booth — May 1, 2011 @ 11:13 am
John 3:36 We are here to provide God his rightful Glory!
Comment by Laura Smith — May 1, 2011 @ 11:52 am
Your faith is stronger in community. Don’t make it too personal that you can not share it. #bethechurch (Acts 2: 42-47)
Comment by Josh Ray — May 1, 2011 @ 12:37 pm
Pay close attention, friend, to what your father tells you; never forget what you learned at your mother’s knee. Wear their counsel like flowers in your hair, like rings on your fingers. Psalm 1:8-9 (MSG)
Comment by Sandie McGrew — May 1, 2011 @ 6:08 pm
Day 121: “Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding.” Prov 2:3
Comment by Bonnie Wallace — May 1, 2011 @ 6:49 pm
1 Kings 17:14-16 God may provide by making your existing resources last longer. Don’t underestimate what is already in your posession.
Comment by Jenna Surratt — May 1, 2011 @ 7:36 pm
I love the lighter side of the Bible. Ecclesiastes 8:15
Comment by CaraLee Murphy — May 1, 2011 @ 8:27 pm
A great lesson in leadership, intercessory prayer and encouragement. Col 1
Comment by Kathy McGraw — May 1, 2011 @ 10:51 pm
I pray that God, who gives hope, will bless you with complete happiness and peace because of your faith. Romans 15:13
Comment by Cindy ferrell — May 1, 2011 @ 11:17 pm
Jdgs 13″You will become pregnant &give birth to a son..He’ll begin to rescue Israel from the Philistines.//God uses people-in His time.
Comment by Katie walters — May 1, 2011 @ 11:32 pm
When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers. -Prov 21:15
Comment by Jason Surratt — May 2, 2011 @ 12:24 am
When God is involved, anything can happen. Be open & stay that way. God has a beautiful way of bringing good vibrations out of broken chords. Charles Swindoll
Comment by Love — May 2, 2011 @ 8:46 am
Jesus replaced himself on earth w/ the H.S. for our good.What a wonderful person of the Godhead.John 16:7,8.
Comment by Doris Sparks — May 2, 2011 @ 10:21 am
You were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ & by the spirit of our God. 1 cor 6:11
Comment by Jessi Connolly — May 2, 2011 @ 3:44 pm
Matthew 9:12 Jesus said, healthy people don’t need a doctor, sick people do.
My dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer today….but the doctors are hopeful that it is controlled. Please dear Lord, give him the strength he needs to beat this. Also give the doctors the knowledge and confidence in performing his surgery.
Comment by Laney Lane — May 2, 2011 @ 8:26 pm
Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished. Prov. 17:5
Comment by Seth Farrior — May 2, 2011 @ 10:57 pm
MATTHEW 20:25 But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. 26 But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. 28 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” How come I read 26 and get it without getting 27?
Comment by Darren Lilly — May 3, 2011 @ 8:40 am
Luke 10:41 ‘But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42 but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.//Be my Full, overflowing portion. You alone!
Comment by Katie Walters — May 3, 2011 @ 10:51 pm
Psalm 107:2 Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story—
those he redeemed from the hand of the foe,
(We are to be witnesses so tell Your story)
Comment by David Miller — May 11, 2011 @ 8:43 am
Intelligent people are always open to new ideas. In fact, they look for them. Proverbs 18:15
Comment by Bill — May 18, 2011 @ 7:46 am
Our sight has to take a backseat to our faith if we are going to follow God. Jeremiah 42 #dwc
Comment by Chris Russo — May 27, 2011 @ 10:01 pm