Friday Feb 24, 2023
Journey Through The Message 39 - A Joke with no PUNCHLINE
Set Free 24-7
Sharing inspiring stories of adversity and the journey to freedom! My name is Robert and for years, I struggled with addictions from crack to methamphetamine and everything in between. In 2010, I was finally arrested and after piling up 53 B/C level felonies, I was sentenced to 3-10 years in prison in Nevada. And then God changed everything. But my story is just one of many and I am on a mission to share real stories from real people who have made it through some tough times and give others going through it the beautiful gift of HOPE! Get inspired and encouraged as we celebrate some highs, cry through some lows, and learn to live one day at a time. I’m not pushy or preachy, I’m just glad you are here!
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Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
The Galilean Urgent Care is busy as usual, but Jesus always takes time to chat about matters of the heart. Paul is in some trouble with the people in the city and before he can escape, he makes a very odd request. I pray for that kind of boldness! And as we end in Exodus, God is sharpening his writing finger and downloading Moses with the details. Join us on this Journey Through the Message!
Join my wife and me as we read through the Bible this year in The Message version! Put a fresh set of eyes on the Bible with this beautiful translation and enjoy a little back and forth as we dig into God's Word. Grab a cup of coffee, put us in the background, and let's read this amazing book together.
Today's Text if you are following along:
Matthew 15:21-39
Acts 21:27-40
Psalm 36
Exodus 34
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The Message Devotional Bible (Hardcover): Featuring Notes and Reflections
from Eugene H. Peterson
Find Your Way in Scripture.Scripture is another world. One we find our way into. And one that finds its way into us. Steeped in Scripture, Eugene Peterson’s faith-filled reflections open the door.The Message Devotional Bible invites you on a journey―call it practicing resurrection, call it eating this book, or call it simply a long obedience in the same direction. From the pastor who translated the entire Bible, The Message Devotional Bible sets you on the right path―devoted not just to the Bible but to God, who, in Jesus, became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood.Open the door between Scripture and your world.From Eugene . . .
Over 600 scriptural insights
52 contemplative readings
Introductions to the books and genres of the Bible
Plus . . .
More than 400 reflection questions
9 neighborhood-themed articles
#biblestudy #bible #bibleverse #jesus #christian #god #faith #jesuschrist #godisgood #scripture #biblequotes #love #prayer #christianity #bibleverses #podcast #church #christ #holyspirit #gospel #hope #jesussaves #pray #jesuslovesyou #worship #blessed #amen #bibleinayear #truth #bibleverseoftheday
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
When Jesus gets riled up, he doesn't pull any punches! Legalism had a way of making his blood boil...and for good reason! Paul's fan club really didn't want to see him go, but they knew what God placed on his heart and he was prepared to be obedient to the Master. And wow, the Israelites had NO patience! I can't imagine that the Golden Calf Tea that Moses made them drink tasted very good. Maybe if it was on the Rocks?
Join my wife and me as we read through the Bible this year in The Message version! Put a fresh set of eyes on the Bible with this beautiful translation and enjoy a little back and forth as we dig into God's Word. Grab a cup of coffee, put us in the background, and let's read this amazing book together.
Today's Text if you are following along:
Matthew 15:1-20
Acts 21:1-26
Psalm 35
Exodus 32-33
Want to follow along with us? Get the Message Devotional Bible HERE! https://amzn.to/3IBtT6F
Need a LARGE PRINT VERSION? -- https://amzn.to/3IO01nJ
The Message Devotional Bible (Hardcover): Featuring Notes and Reflections
from Eugene H. Peterson
Find Your Way in Scripture.Scripture is another world. One we find our way into. And one that finds its way into us. Steeped in Scripture, Eugene Peterson’s faith-filled reflections open the door.The Message Devotional Bible invites you on a journey―call it practicing resurrection, call it eating this book, or call it simply a long obedience in the same direction. From the pastor who translated the entire Bible, The Message Devotional Bible sets you on the right path―devoted not just to the Bible but to God, who, in Jesus, became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood.Open the door between Scripture and your world.From Eugene . . .
Over 600 scriptural insights
52 contemplative readings
Introductions to the books and genres of the Bible
Plus . . .
More than 400 reflection questions
9 neighborhood-themed articles
#biblestudy #bible #bibleverse #jesus #christian #god #faith #jesuschrist #godisgood #scripture #biblequotes #love #prayer #christianity #bibleverses #podcast #church #christ #holyspirit #gospel #hope #jesussaves #pray #jesuslovesyou #worship #blessed #amen #bibleinayear #truth #bibleverseoftheday
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Sometimes saying goodbyes to friends can be the hardest thing, especially when you have bonded with them over Jesus! Paul could have found a comfy apartment and retired, but God had other plans for him and he was obedient to the call on his heart. We have another well known passage today with Jesus walking on the water and Peter jumping out to meet him. I bet it was that childlike faith that got him out of the boat and walking those first few steps. I pray we all have a little bit more of that.
Join my wife and me as we read through the Bible this year in The Message version! Put a fresh set of eyes on the Bible with this beautiful translation and enjoy a little back and forth as we dig into God's Word. Grab a cup of coffee, put us in the background, and let's read this amazing book together.
Today's Text if you are following along:
Matthew 14:22-36
Acts 20:13-38
Psalm 34
Exodus 30-31
Want to follow along with us? Get the Message Devotional Bible HERE! https://amzn.to/3IBtT6F
Need a LARGE PRINT VERSION? -- https://amzn.to/3IO01nJ
The Message Devotional Bible (Hardcover): Featuring Notes and Reflections
from Eugene H. Peterson
Find Your Way in Scripture.Scripture is another world. One we find our way into. And one that finds its way into us. Steeped in Scripture, Eugene Peterson’s faith-filled reflections open the door.The Message Devotional Bible invites you on a journey―call it practicing resurrection, call it eating this book, or call it simply a long obedience in the same direction. From the pastor who translated the entire Bible, The Message Devotional Bible sets you on the right path―devoted not just to the Bible but to God, who, in Jesus, became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood.Open the door between Scripture and your world.From Eugene . . .
Over 600 scriptural insights
52 contemplative readings
Introductions to the books and genres of the Bible
Plus . . .
More than 400 reflection questions
9 neighborhood-themed articles
#biblestudy #bible #bibleverse #jesus #christian #god #faith #jesuschrist #godisgood #scripture #biblequotes #love #prayer #christianity #bibleverses #podcast #church #christ #holyspirit #gospel #hope #jesussaves #pray #jesuslovesyou #worship #blessed #amen #bibleinayear #truth #bibleverseoftheday
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
After feeding the 5,000 with 5 loaves and 2 fish, where on earth did they store all of the left overs? I mean it's not like they had tupperware! John the Baptist makes his final appearance at a banquet and he makes his trip up the stairway to Heaven. And we are on part B subsection 5 of the IKEA instructions. Our God is a God of details and order and he lays it out in black and white in today's Journey Through The Message!
Join my wife and me as we read through the Bible this year in The Message version! Put a fresh set of eyes on the Bible with this beautiful translation and enjoy a little back and forth as we dig into God's Word. Grab a cup of coffee, put us in the background, and let's read this amazing book together.
Today's Text if you are following along:
Matthew 14:1-21
Acts 20:1-12
Psalm 33
Exodus 27-29
Want to follow along with us? Get the Message Devotional Bible HERE! https://amzn.to/3IBtT6F
Need a LARGE PRINT VERSION? -- https://amzn.to/3IO01nJ
The Message Devotional Bible (Hardcover): Featuring Notes and Reflections
from Eugene H. Peterson
Find Your Way in Scripture.Scripture is another world. One we find our way into. And one that finds its way into us. Steeped in Scripture, Eugene Peterson’s faith-filled reflections open the door.The Message Devotional Bible invites you on a journey―call it practicing resurrection, call it eating this book, or call it simply a long obedience in the same direction. From the pastor who translated the entire Bible, The Message Devotional Bible sets you on the right path―devoted not just to the Bible but to God, who, in Jesus, became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood.Open the door between Scripture and your world.From Eugene . . .
Over 600 scriptural insights
52 contemplative readings
Introductions to the books and genres of the Bible
Plus . . .
More than 400 reflection questions
9 neighborhood-themed articles
#biblestudy #bible #bibleverse #jesus #christian #god #faith #jesuschrist #godisgood #scripture #biblequotes #love #prayer #christianity #bibleverses #podcast #church #christ #holyspirit #gospel #hope #jesussaves #pray #jesuslovesyou #worship #blessed #amen #bibleinayear #truth #bibleverseoftheday
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Jesus is back at it again today, telling those stories that are sticky, using analogies and rich imagery to try and get his point across! Paul finds himself in trouble as the street vendors selling gods start to riot because he is ruining their business! And see how God laid out the instructions for the temple! It's like an IKEA playbook with hooks and loops and pegs, oh my! Join us for a break from the norm and take a Journey Through The Message!
Join my wife and me as we read through the Bible this year in The Message version! Put a fresh set of eyes on the Bible with this beautiful translation and enjoy a little back and forth as we dig into God's Word. Grab a cup of coffee, put us in the background, and let's read this amazing book together.
Today's Text if you are following along:
Matthew 13:44-58
Acts 19:23-41
Psalm 32
Exodus 24-26
Want to follow along with us? Get the Message Devotional Bible HERE! https://amzn.to/3IBtT6F
Need a LARGE PRINT VERSION? -- https://amzn.to/3IO01nJ
The Message Devotional Bible (Hardcover): Featuring Notes and Reflections
from Eugene H. Peterson
Find Your Way in Scripture.Scripture is another world. One we find our way into. And one that finds its way into us. Steeped in Scripture, Eugene Peterson’s faith-filled reflections open the door.The Message Devotional Bible invites you on a journey―call it practicing resurrection, call it eating this book, or call it simply a long obedience in the same direction. From the pastor who translated the entire Bible, The Message Devotional Bible sets you on the right path―devoted not just to the Bible but to God, who, in Jesus, became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood.Open the door between Scripture and your world.From Eugene . . .
Over 600 scriptural insights
52 contemplative readings
Introductions to the books and genres of the Bible
Plus . . .
More than 400 reflection questions
9 neighborhood-themed articles
#biblestudy #bible #bibleverse #jesus #christian #god #faith #jesuschrist #godisgood #scripture #biblequotes #love #prayer #christianity #bibleverses #podcast #church #christ #holyspirit #gospel #hope #jesussaves #pray #jesuslovesyou #worship #blessed #amen #bibleinayear #truth #bibleverseoftheday
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
How cool would it have been to be chilling on a beach and listening to Jesus tell stories? I bet people had a hard time breaking away and going back to their normal life after an encounter with him. And as we close today in Exodus, we are in the thick of some pretty crazy laws by our standards. If there is a test I sure hope it's multiple-choice!! Why did they need these? Are these really necessary? How many of these laws do we still use today? Find out more on today's Journey Through The Message!
Join my wife and me as we read through the Bible this year in The Message version! Put a fresh set of eyes on the Bible with this beautiful translation and enjoy a little back and forth as we dig into God's Word. Grab a cup of coffee, put us in the background, and let's read this amazing book together.
Today's Text if you are following along:
Matthew 13:24-43
Acts 19:1-22
Psalm 31
Exodus 21-23
Want to follow along with us? Get the Message Devotional Bible HERE! https://amzn.to/3IBtT6F
Need a LARGE PRINT VERSION? -- https://amzn.to/3IO01nJ
The Message Devotional Bible (Hardcover): Featuring Notes and Reflections
from Eugene H. Peterson
Find Your Way in Scripture.Scripture is another world. One we find our way into. And one that finds its way into us. Steeped in Scripture, Eugene Peterson’s faith-filled reflections open the door.The Message Devotional Bible invites you on a journey―call it practicing resurrection, call it eating this book, or call it simply a long obedience in the same direction. From the pastor who translated the entire Bible, The Message Devotional Bible sets you on the right path―devoted not just to the Bible but to God, who, in Jesus, became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood.Open the door between Scripture and your world.From Eugene . . .
Over 600 scriptural insights
52 contemplative readings
Introductions to the books and genres of the Bible
Plus . . .
More than 400 reflection questions
9 neighborhood-themed articles
#biblestudy #bible #bibleverse #jesus #christian #god #faith #jesuschrist #godisgood #scripture #biblequotes #love #prayer #christianity #bibleverses #podcast #church #christ #holyspirit #gospel #hope #jesussaves #pray #jesuslovesyou #worship #blessed #amen #bibleinayear #truth #bibleverseoftheday
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Why does Jesus always tell stories? Is it some secret code? Or is he trying to plant deeper seeds? And listen to one of the most well known passages in the Bible as we close out the day in Exodus 20. The Israelites are at the bottom of the mountain while Moses is getting a download from the cloud! See what God has to say in today's Journey Through They Message
Join my wife and me as we read through the Bible this year in The Message version! Put a fresh set of eyes on the Bible with this beautiful translation and enjoy a little back and forth as we dig into God's Word. Grab a cup of coffee, put us in the background, and let's read this amazing book together.
Today's Text if you are following along:
Matthew 13:1-23
Acts 18:18-28
Psalm 30
Exodus 19-20
Want to follow along with us? Get the Message Devotional Bible HERE! https://amzn.to/3IBtT6F
Need a LARGE PRINT VERSION? -- https://amzn.to/3IO01nJ
The Message Devotional Bible (Hardcover): Featuring Notes and Reflections
from Eugene H. Peterson
Find Your Way in Scripture.Scripture is another world. One we find our way into. And one that finds its way into us. Steeped in Scripture, Eugene Peterson’s faith-filled reflections open the door.The Message Devotional Bible invites you on a journey―call it practicing resurrection, call it eating this book, or call it simply a long obedience in the same direction. From the pastor who translated the entire Bible, The Message Devotional Bible sets you on the right path―devoted not just to the Bible but to God, who, in Jesus, became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood.Open the door between Scripture and your world.From Eugene . . .
Over 600 scriptural insights
52 contemplative readings
Introductions to the books and genres of the Bible
Plus . . .
More than 400 reflection questions
9 neighborhood-themed articles
#biblestudy #bible #bibleverse #jesus #christian #god #faith #jesuschrist #godisgood #scripture #biblequotes #love #prayer #christianity #bibleverses #podcast #church #christ #holyspirit #gospel #hope #jesussaves #pray #jesuslovesyou #worship #blessed #amen #bibleinayear #truth #bibleverseoftheday
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Have you ever wanted to leave somewhere but you felt God keeping you there? What is He trying to teach you? Paul wanted to leave Corinth, but after an encouraging message in a dream, he decided to stay and what resulted was nothing short of a miracle. As we finish up today in Exodus, we see how quickly the Israelites forget about the harsh conditions of slavery when they get a little hungry or thirsty. Personally, I would rather be hungry any day before being a slave or going back to that. See how God shows up at just the right time on today's Journey Through The Message!
Join my wife and me as we read through the Bible this year in The Message version! Put a fresh set of eyes on the Bible with this beautiful translation and enjoy a little back and forth as we dig into God's Word. Grab a cup of coffee, put us in the background, and let's read this amazing book together.
Today's Text if you are following along:
Matthew 12:38-50
Acts 18:1-17
Psalm 29
Exodus 16-18
Want to follow along with us? Get the Message Devotional Bible HERE! https://amzn.to/3IBtT6F
Need a LARGE PRINT VERSION? -- https://amzn.to/3IO01nJ
The Message Devotional Bible (Hardcover): Featuring Notes and Reflections
from Eugene H. Peterson
Find Your Way in Scripture.Scripture is another world. One we find our way into. And one that finds its way into us. Steeped in Scripture, Eugene Peterson’s faith-filled reflections open the door.The Message Devotional Bible invites you on a journey―call it practicing resurrection, call it eating this book, or call it simply a long obedience in the same direction. From the pastor who translated the entire Bible, The Message Devotional Bible sets you on the right path―devoted not just to the Bible but to God, who, in Jesus, became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood.Open the door between Scripture and your world.From Eugene . . .
Over 600 scriptural insights
52 contemplative readings
Introductions to the books and genres of the Bible
Plus . . .
More than 400 reflection questions
9 neighborhood-themed articles
#biblestudy #bible #bibleverse #jesus #christian #god #faith #jesuschrist #godisgood #scripture #biblequotes #love #prayer #christianity #bibleverses #podcast #church #christ #holyspirit #gospel #hope #jesussaves #pray #jesuslovesyou #worship #blessed #amen #bibleinayear #truth #bibleverseoftheday