Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading. Please be sure to subscribe to this page to follow along every day. Thanks for … Continue reading The God-Centered Life is Joyful
Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 5:13–17 (ESV)13 There is a grievous evil that I have seen under the sun: riches were kept by their owner to his hurt,14 and those riches were lost in a bad venture. And he is father … Continue reading It Can Disappear So Quickly
Reading the Word Proverbs 30:15–16 (ESV)15 The leech has two daughters: Give and Give. Three things are never satisfied; four never say, “Enough”:16 Sheol, the barren womb, the land never satisfied with water, and the fire that never says, “Enough.” … Continue reading Never Enough
Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading. Please be sure to subscribe to this page to follow along every day. Thanks for … Continue reading Equality
Reading the Word Proverbs 23:4–5 (NRSV)4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to desist.5 When your eyes light upon it, it is gone; for suddenly it takes wings to itself, flying like an eagle toward … Continue reading Wearing Yourself Out for Riches
Reading the Word “The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the Maker of them all.” (Proverbs 22:2, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word The opening chapter of Genesis tells us that God made everything that exists. The … Continue reading The Lord Is Maker of Them All
Reading the Word Proverbs 19:4 (ESV) 4 Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend. Proverbs 19:6–7 (ESV) 6 Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a … Continue reading The Rich and the Poor
Reading the Word “A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.” (Proverbs 18:11, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word What makes you feel secure? In the days the Old Testament was written, … Continue reading Security
Reading the Word “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.” (Proverbs 15:17, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word We live in a material world. Wealth and possessions and stuff is … Continue reading Love Is Better
Reading the Word Mark 12:41–44 (ESV) 41 And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. 42 And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. 43 And he called his disciples to him and said to them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. 44 For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put … Continue reading A Poor Widow’s Offering
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