JUNE 12 – Joy That Lifts, Wisdom That Lasts 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:21–22; Exodus 18 ________________________________________ “He who sires a fool gets himself sorrow, and the father of a fool has no joy. A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” — Proverbs 17:21–22 “Moses’ father-in-law said to him, ‘What you are doing is not good… You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to do it alone.’” — Exodus 18:17–18 ________________________________________ Have you ever tried to do everything… Continue Reading

JUNE 11 – Hands Up, Hearts Strong 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:19–20; Psalm 68; Exodus 17 ________________________________________ “Whoever loves transgression loves strife; he who makes his door high seeks destruction. A man of crooked heart does not discover good, and one with a dishonest tongue falls into calamity.” — Proverbs 17:19–20 “Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation.” — Psalm 68:19 “Whenever Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, and whenever he lowered his hand, Amalek prevailed.” — Exodus 17:11 ________________________________________ Have you ever tried to hold your hands in the air for a long… Continue Reading

JUNE 10 – Faithful Friendships and Fresh Manna 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:17–18; Psalm 67; Exodus 16 ________________________________________ “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.” — Proverbs 17:17–18 “May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.” — Psalm 67:1–2 “Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Behold, I am about to rain bread from heaven for… Continue Reading

JUNE 9 – Who’s Really in Charge? 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:15–16; Exodus 14–15 ________________________________________ “He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the Lord. Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?” — Proverbs 17:15-16 “And Moses said to the people, ‘Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” — Exodus 14:13-14 “The Lord is my strength and my… Continue Reading

JUNE 8 – Don’t Open the Floodgates 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:14; Psalm 66; Exodus 13 ________________________________________ “The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out.” — Proverbs 17:14 “Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul.” — Psalm 66:16 “By a strong hand the Lord brought us out of Egypt, from the house of slavery.” — Exodus 13:14 ________________________________________ Ever turned on a water hose just a little and then suddenly—WHOOSH—water blasts out everywhere? That’s what Proverbs 17:14 is saying about arguments.… Continue Reading

JUNE 7 – The Danger of Rebellion and the Power of Obedience 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:12-13; Exodus 12 ________________________________________ “Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs rather than a fool in his folly.” —Proverbs 17:12 “The blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague will befall you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.” —Exodus 12:13 ________________________________________ Have you ever had one of those moments where you’ve done something that you immediately knew was a… Continue Reading

JUNE 6 – The Power of Correction and Trusting in God’s Timing 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:10-11; Psalm 65; Exodus 10-11 ________________________________________ “A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool. An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.” —Proverbs 17:10-11 “You visit the earth and water it; you greatly enrich it; the river of God is full of water; you provide their grain, for so you have prepared it. You water its furrows abundantly, settling its ridges, softening it with showers, and blessing its growth.” —Psalm… Continue Reading

JUNE 5 – The Power of Forgiveness and Grace 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:8-9; Exodus 9 ________________________________________ “A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers. Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.” —Proverbs 17:8-9 “Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Stretch out your hand toward the heavens, so that there may be hail in all the land of Egypt, on man and beast and every plant of the field in the land of Egypt.’ Then Moses stretched out his staff… Continue Reading