JULY 18 – Clear Vision, Clean Heart 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 20:8–9; Psalm 82; Luke 18 ________________________________________ “A king who sits on the throne of judgment winnows all evil with his eyes. Who can say, ‘I have made my heart pure; I am clean from my sin’?” — Proverbs 20:8–9 “Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute.” — Psalm 82:3 “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” — Luke 18:14b ________________________________________ We live in a world that often judges by outward… Continue Reading

JULY 17 – Walk the Walk 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 20:6–7; Luke 17 ________________________________________ Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find? The righteous who walks in his integrity—blessed are his children after him! — Proverbs 20:6–7 And Jesus said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! … Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.” — Luke 17:1, 3 ________________________________________ Everyone wants to be seen as loyal, kind, and trustworthy—especially in the eyes… Continue Reading

JULY 16 – Dig Deep, Live Wise 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 20:4–5; Luke 16 ________________________________________ “The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing. The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.” — Proverbs 20:4–5 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much… You cannot serve God and money.” — Luke 16:10, 13 ________________________________________ Have you ever crammed for a test the night before and wished you had prepared earlier? Or maybe you’ve felt torn between doing what’s… Continue Reading

JULY 15 – Choose Peace Over Proving a Point 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 20:3; Luke 15 ________________________________________ “It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.” — Proverbs 20:3 “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise and go to my father…’” — Luke 15:17–18 ________________________________________ Ever had an argument that started over something small, but suddenly you’re in a full-blown battle with someone—maybe a sibling, a friend, or even your… Continue Reading

JULY 14 – Wise Warnings and Open Doors 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 20:1–2; Psalm 81; Luke 14 ________________________________________ “Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life.” — Proverbs 20:1–2 “Oh, that my people would listen to me, that Israel would walk in my ways!” — Psalm 81:13 “For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet.” — Luke 14:24 ________________________________________ Imagine being invited to the… Continue Reading

JULY 13 – Consequences Are Coming 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:28–29; Luke 13 ________________________________________ “A worthless witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity. Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and beating for the backs of fools.” — Proverbs 19:28–29 “Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” — Luke 13:5 ________________________________________ We’ve all heard the phrase, “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.” It’s a harsh way of saying that our choices have consequences. Whether it’s lying to get out of trouble or making fun of people who try to do the right thing, we often act like… Continue Reading

JULY 12 – Walk in the Light 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:26–27; Psalm 80; Luke 12 ________________________________________ “He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and reproach. Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.” —Proverbs 19:26–27 “Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved!” —Psalm 80:7 “You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” —Luke 12:40 ________________________________________ Ever get annoyed when someone tries to tell… Continue Reading

JULY 11 – Wake Up and Wise Up 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:24–25; Luke 11 ________________________________________ “The sluggard buries his hand in the dish and will not even bring it back to his mouth. Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.” — Proverbs 19:24–25 “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” — Luke 11:28 ________________________________________ Ever feel like doing nothing? Like zoning out on your phone instead of doing homework—or ignoring advice because you just don’t feel like hearing it? You’re not alone.… Continue Reading