Scripture Reading — Leviticus 1:1-9“You are to lay your hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted on your behalf to make atonement for you.”— Leviticus 1:4I’m not proud of this, but I’m a recovering guilt-denier. When confronted with something that I’ve done wrong, my first rea

Scripture Reading — Leviticus 1:1-2The Lord called to Moses and spoke to him. . . . He said, “Speak to the Israelites and say. . . .”— Leviticus 1:1-2Yesterday we saw how God’s perfect holiness meant that even Moses, whom God had specially chosen, had to be careful about approaching the Lord. How th

Scripture Reading — Exodus 40:34-38Moses could not enter the tent of meeting because the cloud had settled on it. . . .— Exodus 40:35I first approached the Grand Canyon while holding the hand of my two-year-old son, Derek. He was energetic and loved exploring the world around him with little concern

Scripture Reading — Exodus 40:34-38. . . The glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.— Exodus 40:34I realize that you might be thinking, “Leviticus? Uh-oh.” In the book of Leviticus we find rules about skin infections, bodily fluids, religious festivals, and animal sacrifices. Is the book of Levitic

Scripture Reading — 1 Peter 5:6-10No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.— 1 Corinthians 10:13A student recently

Scripture Reading — Deuteronomy 8:6-18“Give us today our daily bread.”— Matthew 6:11The college where I serve as chaplain includes many students who are squeezed financially. Some of them have to choose between buying food, paying rent, or paying their tuition and fees. So when they pray, “Give us t

Scripture Reading — 2 Kings 6:8-23What kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.— 2 Peter 3:11-12Elisha and his servant were in big trouble. They were surrounded by a hostile army that had come to capture them.