JULY 10 – What’s Better Than Gold? 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:22–23; Psalm 79; Luke 10 ________________________________________ What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm — Proverbs 19:22–23 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and atone for our sins, for your name’s sake! — Psalm 79:9 But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw… Continue Reading

JULY 9 – God’s Plan > My Plan 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:20–21; Luke 9 ________________________________________ “Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” — Proverbs 19:20–21 “And he said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.’” — Luke 9:23 ________________________________________ You probably have some plans for your future—college, sports, a dream career, or maybe even what you’re doing this… Continue Reading

JULY 8 – Tough Love and Unshakable Hope 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:18–19; Psalm 78; Luke 8 ________________________________________ Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death. — Proverbs 19:18 They should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments. — Psalm 78:7 As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience. — Luke 8:15 ________________________________________ No one loves being corrected—especially when it feels like your… Continue Reading

JULY 7 – Living with Heart 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:16–17; Luke 7 ________________________________________ “Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die. Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” — Proverbs 19:16–17 “And he said to the woman, ‘Your faith has saved you; go in peace.’” — Luke 7:50 ________________________________________ Have you ever felt invisible—like no one sees your effort, your kindness, or even your pain? In Luke 7, we meet a woman like that. She had a reputation, and not the good kind.… Continue Reading

JULY 6 – Waiting with Purpose 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:14–15; Psalm 77; Luke 6 ________________________________________ “House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger.” — Proverbs 19:14–15 “I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old.” — Psalm 77:11 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” — Luke 6:27–28 ________________________________________ Some days feel… Continue Reading

JULY 5 – Kingdom Over Clout 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:12–13; Luke 5 ________________________________________ “A king’s wrath is like the growling of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass. A foolish son is ruin to his father, and a wife’s quarreling is a continual dripping of rain.” — Proverbs 19:12–13 “And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.” — Luke 5:11 ________________________________________ Have you ever been in a situation where you had to choose between doing what was popular and doing what was right? It’s not always easy, especially when… Continue Reading

JULY 4 – Slow to Snap, Quick to Shine 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:11; Psalm 76; Luke 4 ________________________________________ “Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.” — Proverbs 19:11 “But you, you are to be feared! Who can stand before you when once your anger is roused?” — Psalm 76:7 “And Jesus answered him, ‘It is written, “You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.”’” — Luke 4:8 ________________________________________ Have you ever had someone say something rude or unfair to you, and your first reaction was to… Continue Reading

JULY 3 – Truth Matters 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:9–10; Luke 3 ________________________________________ “A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will perish. It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for a slave to rule over princes.” — Proverbs 19:9–10 “Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham.” — Luke 3:8 ________________________________________ Have you ever been in a situation where telling the… Continue Reading