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06/05/2026

Read Through The Bible/ June 5 / 2 Corinthians 11
The passage today gives me a couple words: love, jealousy, faithfulness, and respect. Paul explains he was their father giving his daughter to a well-deserving, loving husband. Surely marriage is to be a work or symbol of love. A Father loves his daughter and therefore desires her very best. Paul loved the church, the bride. Now Paul also loved the Bridegroom even more. We see this love in action in Paul’s actions. He gives His heart and soul for the ministry to God and the church. He made sacrifices for them. He made sure they understood he was not in it for the money because he never charged them or asked for an offering for himself. He suffered physically many times, and carried stress for their welfare. He wrote letters when he couldn’t be there in person. Paul says, “I love the Lord, I love you.” But Paul says there is a problem. What happens when a husband works 50 hours a week, goes fishing 20 and then goes to sports games and watches them at home. The wife says, “Honey can we have supper together and have some tome to talk. The husband finally agrees brings his phone to the table and takes phone calls, makes calls, the whole time, perhaps managing one phrase, “would you pass the butter.” We all understand the wife will feel pretty put out. And you could call it jealousy. She is jealous of time and attention given to everyone one and everything else than her. Paul told the Corinthian church. “ I love God, I love you, and I don’t think you are being faithful to God or me.” I do not think you are being fair or grateful. You are listening and parading about with all kinds of your “super heroes”. You give your time and attention to many that do not love God or you. It like going to well-dressed well-paid prostitutes. You are not being true to your Husband, and you are not willing to listen to me. Paul declares his desire is faithfulness, Preach Jesus , live Jesus, love Jesus, and demonstrate Jesus. He was telling them the world should hear and see that they like being married and Jesus was the love of their life. In a marriage there are two things that are key issues. These two things show up in other relationships as well. Love and respect. A wife really wants to be loved and know she is loved. A husband really wants respect. A woman will do many things to feel cherished and when her husband makes her know he loves her life is grand. A man will go to work and bring home the paycheck cut the grass and fix the leaky pipe to be respected. When the wife complains or says, “Let’s hire a plumber”, “ Let’s call my old friend to help,” she just insulted him, He goes fishing instead of coming home to do house chores that are not appreciated. Then she feels unloved and doesn’t do those nice things anymore. She just wants to be loved. He wants respect. The cycle continues until the marriage seems out of control. Paul was facing this respect or really lack of it. He says you like the other preachers better and treated me as a fool. Then listen to me as a fool. He says, “I know you think you know all the answers and you have a hard time thinking any wisdom can from a stuttering preacher, yet I am your father, Jesus your Bridegroom and you need to show some respect. I trust we can love God and show respect for the people God brought into our lives.

Pastor Daniel

06/04/2026

Read Through The Bible/June 4 /Proverbs 30-31

We are reminded where wisdom comes from. It does not come from man's philosophy. Man's schools alone cannot impart wisdom. Nature declares wisdom and a vastness that no one can understand or explain. And spiritually we are lost and without hope. The only source of wisdom is divine revelation. God is the Word and the only one to impart wisdom. That is why God's Word is to be honored. Our writer asks for a couple of things. He prays the Lord's prayer: "give us this day our daily bread." Too many days without needs being met we are tempted to steal. Too much on one day we tend not to pray. Then we are given some illustrations of the wisdom of the Creator. God awesome and we can look at his wonderful designs and then how can we not seek His wisdom. The last chapter of Proverbs is the great truths taught by a mother. She asks her son what will you do with the wisdom you have? Do not chase after wine women and song if you do you will not have a song. Too many lives have been ruined by immorality. Our nature is given onto physical pleasures and only leads to taking our lives to make us like Samson. We can be blind turning a millstone. I have been trying to say this for years but many people do not agree with me. This godly mom says stay away from wine. Intoxicated men are not wise. Leaders who are wise don't touch the stuff. Want to lead your family don't touch the stuff. Then we are given the description of virtue. Who cab find a woman of virtue? If you are looking for a wife a mom told her son look for a virtuous woman. This description describes what virtue looks like and I'm convinced we could turn tge table. Who can find a man of integrity and virtue. Let's desire to be that kind of man or woman.

Pastor Daniel

06/03/2026

Reading Through the Bible/ June 3, 2026/ 2 Corinthians 10
Ever have an important message and you know it is right and important, yet know one wants to listen? It can be that way sharing the gospel. We know it is the truth; we know it is not a passing gimmick but life changing and for eternity. It means there is no fear of death. Yet, as good and right it is, people will not listen. It’s sad when unbelievers without the spirit of God will not listen but I think it is worse when Christians won’t listen to Christians. When I am not humble enough to listen and learn, or when I think I am more spiritual so that I should be the teacher I miss out on growing in Christ. Sometimes we can get offended when a speaker mispronounces a word, or stutters when he speaks. Paul was not an eloquent speaker. He wrote inspired letters with stronger language than when speaking in person. We should ask the Holy Spirit to help us hear the message and then discern what is right for us. The comparison we make is not to be speaker to speaker: “ I like the way he dresses, I like his accent, I like his short talks, He is somehow more exciting…” The comparison should be the Word of God. Is the speaker speaking plainly and boldly the Word of God. Is he is declaring the truth that Jesus is the Christ, that Jesus is God, the Way the Truth and the Life. Did you know that God can use a child to deliver a truth to a professor? There were people addressing Paul in such a way he needed to defend himself. I think we should ask a few questions and not just listen to every speaker who comes along for there are many false prophets, but when a man has declared and lived the truth and has put his life on the line to preach the gospel we should listen. Paul stated there was a battle, a war going on. My roommate in college would sing a song, “It’s a battlefield brother not a recreation room it’s a fight and not a game. So run if you want to run if you will but I came here to stay.” The real battle takes place in your mind. Our thoughts control our actions and direction. They make is consider what to believe. If we continue to think that a lie is the truth we soon believe the lie. God is good therefore He won’t judge anybody for justice is evil and pardon is good. God just wants me happy to feel good. I am good enough the way I am. I only need to hear teachers that have more education than me. If they cannot speak proper English fluently than they shouldn’t be in the pulpit. ( That leaves me out I’m a Yooper). We are not to be gullible to believe every lie from satan. There are some eloquent truth speakers but there are also false teachers. The necessary action is to bring every thought captive. Take your thought and ask the Holy Spirit if it’s true, Compare the thought to the truth of God’s Word. If the thought does not align with the Bible, then send it packing , leave not a trace of the lie behind. The heart of a true man of God is the desire to get the gospel out to everyone in every place. Let’s be teachable, humble, truth seekers, growing in Christ, clear thinkers, and gospel messengers.

Pastor Daniel

06/02/2026

Read Through The Bible/ June 2, 2026/ Proverbs 27-29
One of the best pieces of advice my father gave when going off to college was about assignments. He said teachers would give out a syllabus or at least assign big projects like term papers early in advance. He said as soon as you know the assignment for the big project do it. You’ll have time to write it and check it before turning it in. You can turn it in a day early and study for exams rather than throwing something together while not having time to study for exams. I actually followed that advice. For the most part we are procrastinators. Everything starts tomorrow. Then the unforeseen happens and tomorrow “never comes”. We do that sadly with morning devotions because we slept in thinking we could do it at lunch time. We miss opportunities for prayer because we don’t make and take the time. We miss the opportunity to help a family member or neighbor with a need because we planned on doing it another day. We mentioned already that debt and interest payments pile up because we count on tomorrow. Folks now is the day of salvation. Diligence is part of today. Chapter 27 starts and ends with the thought, encouraging men to take care of the sheep and goats for they will supply clothing and good food. Because goat’s milk was desired by many it could also sold to pay the rent and keep the land. The first thought of the day, “ Do it now don’t delay, don’t put it off till another day go ahead begin it right the very minute, you better do it now!” Of course, we are not talking about something that should not be a part of your day. We are given advice on being a good neighbor and friend, which is very important. It is sad when someone lives so close and we don’t know their name, or anything about them except perhaps the car they drive. Perhaps we are not good friends or neighbors because of jealousy. Sad when we think we have to keep up and it becomes about competition rather than companionship. I need to go on to the next chapter. The word for chapter 28 is integrity. Integrity fears the Lord. One who has integrity Keeps the law, does not be a bully,(oppressing the poor), keeps his word, and although may not be rich in the world’s eyes is richer in a humble abode than the unjust rich in their mansion. The man of integrity knows how to make a profit in his investments and knows how to be a good giver. He invests in the poor, pleasing the Lord. It doesn’t make sense the man of the world, but God says by giving you increase your wealth not by hoarding. A man of integrity doesn’t shout his own paise or try to “flex his muscles to cause fear in others.” And the man of integrity sets a great example. Once again, you must read the passage of the day for this is not a verse by verse commentary and what I say may not make sense at all unless you read the passage. Chapter 29. The first word that comes to my attention is the need for discipline and reproof for the prideful selfish spirit. The child needs discipline, the worker from the boss, the subjects of a king, and it will actually apply to every one of us. One who does not respond rebuke feels “the rod”, If one hardens his heart even then he will suffer destruction and death. We need to allow authority to train us in integrity. God is the ultimate rule and He establishes authority in our lives. Chapter 29 describes those without integrity. Our actions reveal our hearts and what we are thinking. May we be dedicated to God and humble enough to receive instruction and respond to reproof.

Pastor Daniel

06/01/2026

Read Through the Bible / June 2 Corinthians 9
A sensitive topic is money. Although I could get some interest if I started out with, “ I have found a way to make money.” “ Would you like to hear of a nice way to make some money?” As long as it’s abo@ut making money the topic is approachable, as long as you do not sugar coat it so much people sense scam. But the topic interest is different when you say, “I have something I would like you to give to.” “I want you to make a sacrifice , that’s right I want you to go beyond the ten percent and put the dream of a new boat, or fixing the car, or painting the house on hold.” We tend to guard our stash no matter how big or small. Paul here admits, “It’s a subject I thought I would not bring up.” But under inspiration of God he does. Paul has presented the need and described how the gift would be used, which was important. We all need to understand where our money goes. Then Paul gives some motivation. One love for God’s people. Two, their gifts motivated others, Three He was counting on them. Four Paul had bragged about their giving and didn’t want to be embarrassed, using his relationship with them as a means to ask for the donation. He also reminds them of God’s blessing for giving. It is almost like making an investment which pays great dividends. Since giving is the topic of this chapter let’s think a little about it. First, everything we have was given to us by God, unless we stole it amd then it is not ours but someone else’s and we need to return it. Technically , it all belongs to God and we are just stewards. Where are we investing or are we just spending. People who always spend and do not invest will end up broke and have nothing to show for the money they had. Do you invest in things that bring eternal rewards? Do you invest in righteousness or wickedness? What is your motivation for giving? Selfishness, greed, pride? Perhaps you feel compelled, like you have to. Giving loses the joy and blessing for both the giver and receiver when not motivated by love. Remember God gave sacrificially. God promised to reward love based sowing with a great harvest. We need to be reminded that we do not base our giving on what we think we will have, It is not good stewardship to take out a loan based on what we think we will make. It is not good giving to give based on what we think we will have, We give from what we already have. God is not asking us to give Him a loan. What I give needs to be a gift from my heart with no strings attached. I can invest in everything for my retirement and when I die all goes to the state, and others. It is nice to leave an inheritance for children which, sad to say, many children fight over. It is also nice to think of having something to lay at Jesus feet in heaven one day as He passes out rewards, and those are eternal. Let’s prayerfully seek the Lord in what to invest in. Let love for God and others motivate us to give.

Pastor Daniel

05/31/2026

Read Through the Bible Schedule

May 31 Proverbs 25-26
June 1 2 Corinthians 9
June 2 Proverbs 27-29
June 3 2 Corinthians 10
June 4 Proverbs 30-31
June 5 2 Corinthians 11
June 6 Ecclesiastes 1-2
June 7 Ecclesiastes 3-4
June 8 Ecclesiastes 5-6

05/31/2026

Read Through The Bible / May 31/Proverbs 25-26
God’s glory is all over in the universe. There is no end as the more you look the more you see. God’s glory is hidden to a lot of non-seekers. Kings of the earth have looked to discover some of the hidden treasures. If you stop and smell the roses you too can discover some of the Greatness of God in His hidden treasures. We go through life at a fast pace and miss out on some details that would many times stir our hearts. Humble yourself to be exalted lift yourself up to be embarrassed. Part of staying humble is not going public. Take care of matters quietly and do not try to show everyone how powerful or smart you are. We all love faithful servants. The ones we take for granted so often. But the minute our mail is not delivered. Or the fresh pot of coffee brewed we notice. We should all work to be faithful messengers faithful servants to bring peace and joy in the lives of those around us. Another way humility is shown is control of appetite, and how we treat the enemy. We finish this chapter with the thought that humility is displayed in self-control. Our next chapter gives insights on a fool. I know I have had my “bouts” with foolishness. A fool destroys honor by being wise in their own eyes and not receive instruction. It’s easy to want to respond to a fool the way he responds for you cannot have a calm discussion. Just speak the truth and do not argue. I have met a fool and I have acted foolishly. Humility helps prevent us from becoming fools. We are given dome descriptive word pictures of a fool and I find I am not too excited to look in the mirror. Let’s practice self-control, humility, and faithfulness in serving others. And then today’s challenge reminds us life is not for the lazy. Idleness is the devil’s workshop, and he has worked on many people being lazy, They say, “I just need a break”. Folks we cannot take a break from being spiritual and wise. Stop thinking we become fools. Stop praying, we become proud. Stop being an energy giver we become an energy taker. We get our energy from God who never slumbers or sleeps.

Pastor Daniel

05/30/2026

Read Through The Bible/May 30/ Proverbs 24

Another chapter of wisdom of wisdom quotes. Twice we read of envy. What does the evil man have that you and I want? Money? God supplies all our needs and more. Power? I can do all things. Friends? I have a friend that sticks closer than a brother somehow I like Adam and Eve think I am missing out. Its like death wrapped up in cheap newspaper looks better than life wrapoexup in the riches of heaven. Doesn't make sense does it. But sin makes me stupid not smart. Quit looking at the facade of the wicked the little torn down house with broken shutters and look at the palace thag wisdom builds. I noticed also some "s" words in this chapter. I am to be strong and smart not be a schemer, scofferor, or sluggard. I am not to have small stamina, or stumble over sin. I am to help others not stumble by speaking up. That means warning others and calling sin what it is. I am not to call evil good. I am to be honest for God knows my heart and what is really going on. I am not to sleep my life away or close my eyes and ears to wisdom. I am to start over as many times as it takes. And I am thankful everyday is a new day. Let’s walk with the wise vs trying to fellowship with fools.

Pastor Daniel

05/29/2026

Read Through The Bible/May 29/ 2 CORINTHIANS 8

We are known by our love. Giving is a part of love. But we are also known for being a little stingy with our giving for a couple of reasons. One the old saying money doesn't grow on trees, it is hard to come by. Seeing people abuse or not be grateful for gifts makes us wary. Scams have taken away the joy of giving. If we feel used or like tge only ones giving then we loose motivation. Paul is asking fir am offering to care for the he prosecuted church in Jerusalem. He states that other churches have given even ones who have gone through very hard times. God loves a cheerful giver and blesses those who give as the widow woman that Jesus mentions in the Gospels. Pail reminds us of what Jesus did for us and how much He gave. If you have never been rich you do not understand anything but poverty. Jesus who was rich beyond measure was became poor for us that we might be rich. Just think on that for a bit. Jesus dwelt in poverty because He gave His wealth to purchase our salvation and offer the gift of grace. We have riches beyond measure. Why do we think we gave to hoard riches that cannot dwindle or run out for it is an endless supply. Riches only increase when we give them away. Paul defended thd offering as not a scam and being taken care of by trustworthy men. Their sacrifice would be blessed. I think we should be good stewards but good stewards are also good givers. And we must first give our hearts not just money. We need to give ourselves to the ministry. Once again we are defined by love. What we love shows up. What we do dedicate our lives to. What are we willing to sacrifice and who are we willing to sacrifice for. May we love God to give Him the sacrifice of praise and may we love others enough to give them time and money. May we be known by generosity.

Pastor Daniel

05/28/2026

Read Through the Bible/ May 28/Proverbs 22-23
There are some things worth seeking after and being diligent to seek after. The first being a good name. What is the first thing you think of when we say Judas, or Jezebel? How about Barabas? What do we think about when we say Jesus? Jesus has a name above every name that is why we do should take His name in vain. Humility is something we should pursue but that’s usually not on our list. Becoming a joyful giver brings blessings. Purity of heart, and true wisdom should be on our wanted list. We should desire todo our work diligently and well. There are some things to avoid and not long after. These include injustice, scoffing, slothfulness, and the forbidden woman (that is longing after someone who already belongs to another). We should avoid folly especially as we mature. We are to help the poor not take advantage of them and stay away from an angry man. We are not to become surety so do not cosign for someone’s loan. Avoid trying to extend your land by moving the landmark. Avoid the sweet things of the rich by learning not to be greedy or covetous. Avoid falling in love with money, and avoid strong drinks. ( If you avoid the first drink you will never get drunk.) We notice what to seek after for a good name, what to avoid and I see again the importance of fathers. Fathers are to pass on a good name and train their children to carry the good name on.

Pasto Daniel

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