Starting today you will see the Stillness in the Morning blog look a bit different. The layout will be updated but you'll still be able to get daily devotionals by my favorite authors as well as a few of my own thoughts on my devotional time. You will also be able to get monthly memory verses like before.
What will change is the Bible Reading Guide. I will no longer be posting them like I have but will give you the Back to the Bible website link so you can go there yourself and choose which method you want to use.
Thank you for taking the time to visit the Stillness blog. I hope the Lord has blessed you through it.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Rev. 20-22
Old and New Testaments Together: Malachi & Rev. 22
Historical: Rev. 19-22
Chronological: Rev. 19-22
Blended: Malachi & Luke 24:36-53
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
God's Promises - Prayer
"Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you." Jeremiah 29:12
One of the things I love about God is that no matter what I know that I can call upon Him and He will listen to me. When is the last time you called upon the Lord in prayer? If it's been a while I strong encourage you to take some time and communicate with the Lord through prayer.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Rev. 17-19
Old and New Testaments Together: Zech. 13-14 & Rev. 21
Historical: Rev. 12-18
Chronological: Rev. 12-18
Blended: Zach. 13-14 & Luke 24:1-35
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
One of the things I love about God is that no matter what I know that I can call upon Him and He will listen to me. When is the last time you called upon the Lord in prayer? If it's been a while I strong encourage you to take some time and communicate with the Lord through prayer.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Rev. 17-19
Old and New Testaments Together: Zech. 13-14 & Rev. 21
Historical: Rev. 12-18
Chronological: Rev. 12-18
Blended: Zach. 13-14 & Luke 24:1-35
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
God's Promises - Trust
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge HIm, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6
There are so many times when I chose not to trust in the Lord and trust in my own understanding. And I can say that each time I did this things didn't turn out for the best. Sometimes they still turned out OK but I know that had I trusted in the Lord that they may have turned out a lot different. Who are you trusting in?
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Rev. 13-16
Old and New Testaments Together: Zech. 9-12 & Rev. 20
Historical: Rev. 6-11
Chronological: Rev. 6-11
Blended: Zach. 9-12 & Luke 23:26-56
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
There are so many times when I chose not to trust in the Lord and trust in my own understanding. And I can say that each time I did this things didn't turn out for the best. Sometimes they still turned out OK but I know that had I trusted in the Lord that they may have turned out a lot different. Who are you trusting in?
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Rev. 13-16
Old and New Testaments Together: Zech. 9-12 & Rev. 20
Historical: Rev. 6-11
Chronological: Rev. 6-11
Blended: Zach. 9-12 & Luke 23:26-56
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Monday, December 28, 2009
God's Promises - Protection
"The Lord will protect you from al evil; He will keep your soul, the Lord will guard your going out and your coming in from this time froth and forever." Psalm 121:7-8
It is so wonderful that God cares so much for us that he constantly protects our going out and coming in. Think about the many times the Lord has been there for you in a time when you needed His protection the most. Now thank Him and praise Him for all that He's done for you.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Rev. 9-12
Old and New Testaments Together: Zech. 5-8 & Rev. 19
Historical: Rev. 1-5
Chronological: Rev. 1-5
Blended: Zach. 5-8 & Luke 23:1-25
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
It is so wonderful that God cares so much for us that he constantly protects our going out and coming in. Think about the many times the Lord has been there for you in a time when you needed His protection the most. Now thank Him and praise Him for all that He's done for you.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Rev. 9-12
Old and New Testaments Together: Zech. 5-8 & Rev. 19
Historical: Rev. 1-5
Chronological: Rev. 1-5
Blended: Zach. 5-8 & Luke 23:1-25
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Weekend Bible Reading
Bible Reading Guide:
Saturday:
Beginning to End: Rev. 1-3
Old and New Testaments Together: Haggai & Rev. 17
Historical: I John
Chronological: I John
Blended: Micah 6-7 & Luke 22:21-46
Sunday:
Beginning to End: Rev. 4-8
Old and New Testaments Together: Zach. 1-4 & Rev. 18
Historical: 2 John & 3 John
Chronological:2 John & 3 John
Blended: Zech. 1-4 & Luke 22:47-71
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Saturday:
Beginning to End: Rev. 1-3
Old and New Testaments Together: Haggai & Rev. 17
Historical: I John
Chronological: I John
Blended: Micah 6-7 & Luke 22:21-46
Sunday:
Beginning to End: Rev. 4-8
Old and New Testaments Together: Zach. 1-4 & Rev. 18
Historical: 2 John & 3 John
Chronological:2 John & 3 John
Blended: Zech. 1-4 & Luke 22:47-71
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Friday, December 25, 2009
The Christmas Story
Luke 2 - Jesus' Birth in Bethlehem
1 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth.
2 This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city.
4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,
5 in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child.
6 While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth.
7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.
10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;
11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
12 "This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
13 And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased."
15 When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, "Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us."
16 So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger.
17 When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child.
18 And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.
20 The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: 2 John & Jude
Old and New Testaments Together: Zephaniah & Rev. 16
Historical: John 19-21
Chronological: 2 Peter & Jude
Blended: Micah 4-5 & Luke 22:1-20
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
1 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth.
2 This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city.
4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,
5 in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child.
6 While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth.
7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.
10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;
11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
12 "This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
13 And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased."
15 When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, "Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us."
16 So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger.
17 When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child.
18 And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.
20 The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: 2 John & Jude
Old and New Testaments Together: Zephaniah & Rev. 16
Historical: John 19-21
Chronological: 2 Peter & Jude
Blended: Micah 4-5 & Luke 22:1-20
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Emmanuel
"Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign: Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14
Emmanuel, "God with us."
These days it's fashionable to speak of the "wonder" or the "magic" of Christmas, as though the holiday were simply a time to celebrate human kindness and the enduring strength of old and treasured relationships. For the Christian, this is especially frustrating. At times we are tempted, like Charlie Brown in the old "Peanuts" special, to shout, "Isn't there anybody who knows what Christmas is all about?"
As believers, we alone can share the real meaning of Christmas. It is contained in that lovely name Emmanuel, "God with us." Christmas is Jesus leaving His Glory in Heaven and humbling Himself to become one of us. The wonder of Christmas is that God should not only have good will towards us but demonstrate it in the most personal and costly way imaginable, all out of love for a ruined creation, and broken men and women.
As believers we have known and experienced God with us. He has left us the task of helping others to experience Him as Emmanuel, too.
Lord Jesus, let us be faithful to Your final command, to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations. While men's hearts and thoughts are turning to you in this season, help us to make the most of every opportunity to share Your light and your love!
By Nick, taken from The Harvest Blog
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: I John
Old and New Testaments Together: Habakkuk & Rev. 15
Historical: John 16-18
Chronological: 2 Timothy
Blended: Micah 1-3 & Luke 21:20-38
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Emmanuel, "God with us."
These days it's fashionable to speak of the "wonder" or the "magic" of Christmas, as though the holiday were simply a time to celebrate human kindness and the enduring strength of old and treasured relationships. For the Christian, this is especially frustrating. At times we are tempted, like Charlie Brown in the old "Peanuts" special, to shout, "Isn't there anybody who knows what Christmas is all about?"
As believers, we alone can share the real meaning of Christmas. It is contained in that lovely name Emmanuel, "God with us." Christmas is Jesus leaving His Glory in Heaven and humbling Himself to become one of us. The wonder of Christmas is that God should not only have good will towards us but demonstrate it in the most personal and costly way imaginable, all out of love for a ruined creation, and broken men and women.
As believers we have known and experienced God with us. He has left us the task of helping others to experience Him as Emmanuel, too.
Lord Jesus, let us be faithful to Your final command, to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations. While men's hearts and thoughts are turning to you in this season, help us to make the most of every opportunity to share Your light and your love!
By Nick, taken from The Harvest Blog
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: I John
Old and New Testaments Together: Habakkuk & Rev. 15
Historical: John 16-18
Chronological: 2 Timothy
Blended: Micah 1-3 & Luke 21:20-38
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
God's Promises - Eternal Comfort and Hope
"Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by Grace." 2 Thessalonians 2:16
What a joy it is to be loved by God who gives us comfort and hope in all times of our lives. I have personally felt His comfort during the difficult journeys I have been on and can honestly say there is no such comfort as the comfort of our Lord!
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: 2 Peter
Old and New Testaments Together: Nahum & Rev. 14
Historical: John 13-15
Chronological: Hebrews 11-13
Blended: Neh. 12-13 & Luke 21:1-19
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
What a joy it is to be loved by God who gives us comfort and hope in all times of our lives. I have personally felt His comfort during the difficult journeys I have been on and can honestly say there is no such comfort as the comfort of our Lord!
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: 2 Peter
Old and New Testaments Together: Nahum & Rev. 14
Historical: John 13-15
Chronological: Hebrews 11-13
Blended: Neh. 12-13 & Luke 21:1-19
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
God's Promises - His Peace
"And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7
God gives us peace that goes beyond a state of mind. It goes to a inner tranquility that is based upon from God alone. Like this verse says, His peace, "will guard your hearts and your minds."
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: I Peter
Old and New Testaments Together: Micah 6-7 & Rev. 13
Historical: John 11-12
Chronological: Hebrews 7-10
Blended: Neh. 10-11 & Luke 20:27-47
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
God gives us peace that goes beyond a state of mind. It goes to a inner tranquility that is based upon from God alone. Like this verse says, His peace, "will guard your hearts and your minds."
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: I Peter
Old and New Testaments Together: Micah 6-7 & Rev. 13
Historical: John 11-12
Chronological: Hebrews 7-10
Blended: Neh. 10-11 & Luke 20:27-47
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Monday, December 21, 2009
God's Promises - His Mercy
"Just as a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion those who fear Him." Psalm 103:13
I can honestly say that my life lacks a certain amount of compassion. Compassion for the lost, the needy, those who are hurting and in need of God's love. But God is not like me. He loves us and has compassion on us. How wonderful is that!?
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: James
Old and New Testaments Together: Micah 4-5 & Rev. 12
Historical: John 9-10
Chronological: Hebrews 1-6
Blended: Neh. 7-9 & Luke 20:1-26
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
I can honestly say that my life lacks a certain amount of compassion. Compassion for the lost, the needy, those who are hurting and in need of God's love. But God is not like me. He loves us and has compassion on us. How wonderful is that!?
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: James
Old and New Testaments Together: Micah 4-5 & Rev. 12
Historical: John 9-10
Chronological: Hebrews 1-6
Blended: Neh. 7-9 & Luke 20:1-26
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Weekend Bible Reading
Bible Reading Guide:
Saturday:
Beginning to End: Hebrews 7-10
Old and New Testaments Together: Jonah & Rev. 10
Historical: John 5-6
Chronological: Titus
Blended: Neh. 1-3 & Luke 19:1-27
Sunday:
Beginning to End: Hebrews 11-13
Old and New Testaments Together: Micah 1-3 & Rev. 11
Historical: John 7-8
Chronological: I Peter
Blended: Neh. 4-6 & Luke 19:28-48
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Saturday:
Beginning to End: Hebrews 7-10
Old and New Testaments Together: Jonah & Rev. 10
Historical: John 5-6
Chronological: Titus
Blended: Neh. 1-3 & Luke 19:1-27
Sunday:
Beginning to End: Hebrews 11-13
Old and New Testaments Together: Micah 1-3 & Rev. 11
Historical: John 7-8
Chronological: I Peter
Blended: Neh. 4-6 & Luke 19:28-48
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Friday, December 18, 2009
God's Promises - His Love
"The Lord appeared to him from afar, saying, 'I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with lovingkindness." Jeremiah 31:3
God has loved us with everlasting love which means His love is not conditional. So often our love for each other is more conditional. It's based upon what is or isn't done. But no matter what God loves us and that love can not be taken away from us.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Hebrews 1-6
Old and New Testaments Together: Obadiah & Rev. 9
Historical: John 3-4
Chronological: I Timothy
Blended: Joshua 22-24 & Luke 18:24-43
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
God has loved us with everlasting love which means His love is not conditional. So often our love for each other is more conditional. It's based upon what is or isn't done. But no matter what God loves us and that love can not be taken away from us.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Hebrews 1-6
Old and New Testaments Together: Obadiah & Rev. 9
Historical: John 3-4
Chronological: I Timothy
Blended: Joshua 22-24 & Luke 18:24-43
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Thursday, December 17, 2009
God's Promises - Complete Joy
"These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full." John 15:11
Joy is sometimes hard to come by. Most often we mistake happiness for joy but happiness can come and go with our circumstances. Complete joy is something that comes from God and what He places into your life. Joy that does not change with circumstances.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Titus & Philemon
Old and New Testaments Together: Amos 7-9 & Rev. 8
Historical: John 1-2
Chronological: Philippians
Blended: Joshua 19-21 & Luke 18:1-23
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Joy is sometimes hard to come by. Most often we mistake happiness for joy but happiness can come and go with our circumstances. Complete joy is something that comes from God and what He places into your life. Joy that does not change with circumstances.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Titus & Philemon
Old and New Testaments Together: Amos 7-9 & Rev. 8
Historical: John 1-2
Chronological: Philippians
Blended: Joshua 19-21 & Luke 18:1-23
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
God's Promises - His Faithfulness
"For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, but My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, and My convenient of peace will not be shaken,' say the Lord who has compassion on you." Isaiah 54:10
God is faithful even when times are shaky. His love can never been removed from us because of His promises.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: 2 Timothy
Old and New Testaments Together: Amos 4-6 & Rev. 7
Historical: 2 Peter & Jude
Chronological: Ephesians
Blended: Joshua 16-18 & Luke 17:20-37
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
God is faithful even when times are shaky. His love can never been removed from us because of His promises.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: 2 Timothy
Old and New Testaments Together: Amos 4-6 & Rev. 7
Historical: 2 Peter & Jude
Chronological: Ephesians
Blended: Joshua 16-18 & Luke 17:20-37
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
God's Promises - Eternal Life
"Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life." John 6:47
One thing that no other god can do is give eternal life like God can. Eternal life is freely offered if only you will turn your life over to Him. He's just a prayer away.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: I Timothy
Old and New Testaments Together: Amos 1-3 & Rev. 6
Historical: 2 Timothy
Chronological: Colossians & Philemon
Blended: Joshua 13-15 & Luke 17:1-19
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
One thing that no other god can do is give eternal life like God can. Eternal life is freely offered if only you will turn your life over to Him. He's just a prayer away.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: I Timothy
Old and New Testaments Together: Amos 1-3 & Rev. 6
Historical: 2 Timothy
Chronological: Colossians & Philemon
Blended: Joshua 13-15 & Luke 17:1-19
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Monday, December 14, 2009
God's Promises - He gives us Courage
"He gives strength to the weary, and to Him who lacks might He increases power." Isaiah 40:29
How often do you feel weary and discouraged? Did you know you can cry out to God and He will give you strength? If you are experiencing weariness try turning to God and draw upon His strength.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: 2 Thessalonians
Old and New Testaments Together: Joel & Rev. 5
Historical: Hebrews 11-13
Chronological: Acts 27-28
Blended: Joshua 10-12 & Luke 16
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
How often do you feel weary and discouraged? Did you know you can cry out to God and He will give you strength? If you are experiencing weariness try turning to God and draw upon His strength.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: 2 Thessalonians
Old and New Testaments Together: Joel & Rev. 5
Historical: Hebrews 11-13
Chronological: Acts 27-28
Blended: Joshua 10-12 & Luke 16
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Weekend Bible Reading
Bible Reading Guide:
Saturday:
Beginning to End: Colossians
Old and New Testaments Together: Hos. 9-11 & Rev. 3
Historical: Hebrews 1-6
Chronological: Acts 20:4-23:35
Blended: Joshua 4-6 & Luke 15:1-10
Sunday:
Beginning to End: I Thessalonians
Old and New Testaments Together: Hos. 12-14 & Rev. 4
Historical: Hebrews -10
Chronological: Acts 24-26
Blended: Joshua 7-9 & Luke 15:11-32
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Saturday:
Beginning to End: Colossians
Old and New Testaments Together: Hos. 9-11 & Rev. 3
Historical: Hebrews 1-6
Chronological: Acts 20:4-23:35
Blended: Joshua 4-6 & Luke 15:1-10
Sunday:
Beginning to End: I Thessalonians
Old and New Testaments Together: Hos. 12-14 & Rev. 4
Historical: Hebrews -10
Chronological: Acts 24-26
Blended: Joshua 7-9 & Luke 15:11-32
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Friday, December 11, 2009
God's Promises - Gives Us Strength
"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
This is often called the 10 finger prayer. Whenever you need strength just lift up your hands in prayer and pray Phil. 4:13!
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Philippians
Old and New Testaments Together: Hos. 5-8 & Rev. 2
Historical: I Peter
Chronological: Romans 14-16
Blended: Joshua 1-3 & Luke 14:25-35
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
This is often called the 10 finger prayer. Whenever you need strength just lift up your hands in prayer and pray Phil. 4:13!
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Philippians
Old and New Testaments Together: Hos. 5-8 & Rev. 2
Historical: I Peter
Chronological: Romans 14-16
Blended: Joshua 1-3 & Luke 14:25-35
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Thursday, December 10, 2009
God's Promises - Plans of Hope
"For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope."
Jeremiah 29:11
When I was diagnosed with cancer I remember turning to God during the darkest time of that journey. And like His other promise He gave us that we've read about, when I called upon Him He heard me and answered me. This is the verse He lead me to and one I clung to throughout my treatment. I feel blessed to serve a God who I not only turn to but who will answer me.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Eph. 4-6
Old and New Testaments Together: Hos. 1-4 & Rev. 1
Historical: Titus
Chronological: Romans 11-13
Blended: Haggai & Luke 14:1-24
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Jeremiah 29:11
When I was diagnosed with cancer I remember turning to God during the darkest time of that journey. And like His other promise He gave us that we've read about, when I called upon Him He heard me and answered me. This is the verse He lead me to and one I clung to throughout my treatment. I feel blessed to serve a God who I not only turn to but who will answer me.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Eph. 4-6
Old and New Testaments Together: Hos. 1-4 & Rev. 1
Historical: Titus
Chronological: Romans 11-13
Blended: Haggai & Luke 14:1-24
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
God's Promises - Does more then we can ask
"Now to Him who is able to do for more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us." Ephesians 3:20
What an awesome God that we serve who is able to do "far more abundantly beyond all we ask or think." I love the fact that I can always go to Him with my needs but to also know that He anticipates our needs. Do you currently have a great need? Grasp this promise and go to Him with it. Then wait upon Him in faith and see what He can do for you and through you.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Eph. 1-3
Old and New Testaments Together: Daniel 11-12 & Jude
Historical: I Timothy
Chronological: Romans 8-10
Blended: Esther 9-10 & Luke 13:23-25
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
What an awesome God that we serve who is able to do "far more abundantly beyond all we ask or think." I love the fact that I can always go to Him with my needs but to also know that He anticipates our needs. Do you currently have a great need? Grasp this promise and go to Him with it. Then wait upon Him in faith and see what He can do for you and through you.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Eph. 1-3
Old and New Testaments Together: Daniel 11-12 & Jude
Historical: I Timothy
Chronological: Romans 8-10
Blended: Esther 9-10 & Luke 13:23-25
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
God's Promises - To Forgives
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." I John 1:9
We all sin because we are human. And it's one reason why we need a Savior and why Jesus came to us and saved us so that we can go to Him when we've sinned. He promises to forgive us and helps to restore whatever communion we had with God that was interrupted by our sin. No other god is like our Savior who not only forgives us but cleanses os from "all unrighteousness."
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Gal. 4-6
Old and New Testaments Together: Daniel 8-10 & 3 John
Historical: Acts 26-28
Chronological: Romans 4-7
Blended: Esther 6-8 & Luke 13:1-22
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
We all sin because we are human. And it's one reason why we need a Savior and why Jesus came to us and saved us so that we can go to Him when we've sinned. He promises to forgive us and helps to restore whatever communion we had with God that was interrupted by our sin. No other god is like our Savior who not only forgives us but cleanses os from "all unrighteousness."
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Gal. 4-6
Old and New Testaments Together: Daniel 8-10 & 3 John
Historical: Acts 26-28
Chronological: Romans 4-7
Blended: Esther 6-8 & Luke 13:1-22
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Monday, December 07, 2009
God's Promises - Salvation
"Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them." Hebrews 7:25
It is wonderful that Jesus is able to completely save us for all time. I am blessed to have a personal God who allows me to draw near to Him.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Gal. 1-3
Old and New Testaments Together: Daniel 5-7 & 2 John
Historical: Acts 23-25
Chronological: Acts 20:1-3 & Romans 1-3
Blended: Esther 3-5 & Luke 12:32-59
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
It is wonderful that Jesus is able to completely save us for all time. I am blessed to have a personal God who allows me to draw near to Him.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: Gal. 1-3
Old and New Testaments Together: Daniel 5-7 & 2 John
Historical: Acts 23-25
Chronological: Acts 20:1-3 & Romans 1-3
Blended: Esther 3-5 & Luke 12:32-59
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Weekend Bible Reading
Bible Reading Guide:
Saturday:
Beginning to End: 2 Cor. 5-9
Old and New Testaments Together: Daniel 1-2 & I John 4
Historical: Acts 17-19
Chronological: 2 Cor. 5-9
Blended: 2 Chron. 34-36 & Luke 11:29-54
Sunday:
Beginning to End: 2 Cor. 10-13
Old and New Testaments Together: Daniel 3-4 & I John 5
Historical: Acts 20-22
Chronological: 2 Cor. 10-13
Blended: Esther 1-2 & Luke 12:1-31
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Saturday:
Beginning to End: 2 Cor. 5-9
Old and New Testaments Together: Daniel 1-2 & I John 4
Historical: Acts 17-19
Chronological: 2 Cor. 5-9
Blended: 2 Chron. 34-36 & Luke 11:29-54
Sunday:
Beginning to End: 2 Cor. 10-13
Old and New Testaments Together: Daniel 3-4 & I John 5
Historical: Acts 20-22
Chronological: 2 Cor. 10-13
Blended: Esther 1-2 & Luke 12:1-31
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Friday, December 04, 2009
God's Promises - Cast Anxiety on Him
"Casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you." I Peter 5:7
I tend to lean towards being a worrier. It's not healthy and does no good but somewhere inside of me, I can't seem to stop the worries rising to the surface. But I am so thankful that I have a loving God who takes all my anxiety and worries upon Himself. When I worry I know that I can lift the burden of worry into His arms. God cares for you! He cares so much for you that He not only sent His Son, Jesus, to you as well as the Holy Spirit to guide us. He also takes upon Himself our worries and fills us with peace.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: 2 Cor. 1-4
Old and New Testaments Together: Ezek. 47-48 & I John 3
Historical: Acts 14-16
Chronological: 2 Cor. 1-4
Blended: 2 Chron. 32-33 & Luke 11:1-28
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
I tend to lean towards being a worrier. It's not healthy and does no good but somewhere inside of me, I can't seem to stop the worries rising to the surface. But I am so thankful that I have a loving God who takes all my anxiety and worries upon Himself. When I worry I know that I can lift the burden of worry into His arms. God cares for you! He cares so much for you that He not only sent His Son, Jesus, to you as well as the Holy Spirit to guide us. He also takes upon Himself our worries and fills us with peace.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: 2 Cor. 1-4
Old and New Testaments Together: Ezek. 47-48 & I John 3
Historical: Acts 14-16
Chronological: 2 Cor. 1-4
Blended: 2 Chron. 32-33 & Luke 11:1-28
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Thursday, December 03, 2009
God's Promises - Led by the Spirit
"For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." Romans 8:14
Once we invite Jesus into our lives and become His children we are filled with the Holy Spirit. When Jesus died on the cross and rose again He ascended up into heaven to be at the right hand of the Father (God). But He did not leave us alone. Not only did God send His Son Jesus to Save us He gave us the Holy Spirit so that we would always be aware of His presence in our lives, "I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever." John 14:16
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: I Cor. 15-16
Old and New Testaments Together: Ezek. 45-46 & I John 2
Historical: Acts 11-13
Chronological: I Cor. 15-16
Blended: 2 Chron. 30-31 & Luke 10:25-42
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Once we invite Jesus into our lives and become His children we are filled with the Holy Spirit. When Jesus died on the cross and rose again He ascended up into heaven to be at the right hand of the Father (God). But He did not leave us alone. Not only did God send His Son Jesus to Save us He gave us the Holy Spirit so that we would always be aware of His presence in our lives, "I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever." John 14:16
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: I Cor. 15-16
Old and New Testaments Together: Ezek. 45-46 & I John 2
Historical: Acts 11-13
Chronological: I Cor. 15-16
Blended: 2 Chron. 30-31 & Luke 10:25-42
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
God's Promises
This month we are going to remember God's promises He has freely given us. Promises that are ours to grasp and believe in. Each day we will read a verse on God's promises to us. It'll be a bit different from what we've been doing as it'll be short and sweet so you can concentrate on what God is saying to you in each verse.
"Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I fell from Your presence? If I ascend to heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in Shoel, behold, You are there. If I take the wings of the dawn, If I dwell in the remotest part of the sea, even there Your hand will lead me, and Your right hand will lay hold of me." Psalm 139:7-10
When you come to know Jesus, you will begin to sense His presence. He is always with you no matter what your circumstances are or where you go. I always find it comforting to know that through difficult times I am never alone. But that God is still standing by my side guiding me through it. I feel blessed to have a loving God who cares enough to be an everlasting presence in my life.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: I Cor. 12-14
Old and New Testaments Together: Ezek. 42-44 & I John 1
Historical: Acts 9-10
Chronological: I Cor. 12-14
Blended: 2 Chron. 28-29 & Luke 10:1-24
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
"Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I fell from Your presence? If I ascend to heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in Shoel, behold, You are there. If I take the wings of the dawn, If I dwell in the remotest part of the sea, even there Your hand will lead me, and Your right hand will lay hold of me." Psalm 139:7-10
When you come to know Jesus, you will begin to sense His presence. He is always with you no matter what your circumstances are or where you go. I always find it comforting to know that through difficult times I am never alone. But that God is still standing by my side guiding me through it. I feel blessed to have a loving God who cares enough to be an everlasting presence in my life.
Krista Jones
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: I Cor. 12-14
Old and New Testaments Together: Ezek. 42-44 & I John 1
Historical: Acts 9-10
Chronological: I Cor. 12-14
Blended: 2 Chron. 28-29 & Luke 10:1-24
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
December's Memory Verse
John 3:16
John 3:16 (NASB - New American Standard Bible)
November's Memory Verse: Galatians 6:9-10
October's Memory Verse: Matthew 11:28-30
September's Memory Verse: Isaiah 41:10
August's Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:31
July's Memory Verse: I John 5:13
June's Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:25
May's Memory Verse: James 1:2-4
April's Memory Verse: Jeremiah 30:17
March's Memory Verse: James 1:5
February's Memory Verse: John 15:5
January's Memory Verse: Ephesians 3:20-21
December's Memory Verse: Lamentations 3:22-23
November's Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 2:15
October's Memory Verse: Proverbs 16:1-3
September's Memory Verse: Proverbs 17:9
January's Memory Verse: Ephesians 3:20-21
Remember the key is to review review review. Always review the verses you've already memorized along with learning this month's verse.
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: I Cor. 9-11
Old and New Testaments Together: Ezek. 40-41 & 2 Peter 3
Historical: Acts 7-8
Chronological: I Cor. 9-11
Blended: 2 Chron. 25-27 & Luke 9:37-62
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
November's Memory Verse: Galatians 6:9-10
October's Memory Verse: Matthew 11:28-30
September's Memory Verse: Isaiah 41:10
August's Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:31
July's Memory Verse: I John 5:13
June's Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:25
May's Memory Verse: James 1:2-4
April's Memory Verse: Jeremiah 30:17
March's Memory Verse: James 1:5
February's Memory Verse: John 15:5
January's Memory Verse: Ephesians 3:20-21
December's Memory Verse: Lamentations 3:22-23
November's Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 2:15
October's Memory Verse: Proverbs 16:1-3
September's Memory Verse: Proverbs 17:9
January's Memory Verse: Ephesians 3:20-21
Remember the key is to review review review. Always review the verses you've already memorized along with learning this month's verse.
Bible Reading Guide:
Beginning to End: I Cor. 9-11
Old and New Testaments Together: Ezek. 40-41 & 2 Peter 3
Historical: Acts 7-8
Chronological: I Cor. 9-11
Blended: 2 Chron. 25-27 & Luke 9:37-62
The Bible reading guides will be taken from Back to the Bible
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