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Where are you going? – Day 39

In today’s scripture, Jesus has been teaching a group of eager listeners what it means to follow him. And following him is quite different than they had experienced before. Following Jesus did not mean following the Pharisees or the law givers. It also didn’t mean giving up following the law. Instead, Jesus is taking the people, and in essence,…

by J Brad Mitchell 8 Feb 20268 Feb 2026

Ready to Hear – Day 38

Psalm 38 21 Do not forsake me, O Lord; O my God, do not be far from me;22 make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation. In Psalm 38, the Psalmist is crying out to God. He realizes where he went wrong. He understands the punishment for his mistakes. He doesn’t want this to be his ruin. He doesn’t want this to be…

by J Brad Mitchell 7 Feb 20267 Feb 2026

Comparison – Day 37

Psalm 37 7 Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him; do not fret over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil devices. 8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret—it leads only to evil.9 For the wicked shall be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land. We can spend…

by J Brad Mitchell 6 Feb 20266 Feb 2026