Click for for Today's Scripture Reading: 1 Sam 21–24 | Prov 14:15–35 | Acts 6 1 SAMUEL 23 Guidance. A gifted leader like David might have been tempted to depend on his experience; instead, he turned to the Lord for the guidance he needed. Even the counsel of his men did not sway him once he knew the mind of the Lord. Treachery. David rescued the citizens of Keilah, yet they planned to turn him and his men over to Saul! Do not expect everybody you help to appreciate what you h

Click here for today's reading: 1 Sam 13–16 | Prov 13:13–25 | Acts 4 Excerpt from Leadership Lessons: Avoiding the Pitfalls of King Saul: From one point of view, these chapters describe a very successful start to Saul’s reign, in which he constantly delivered the Israelites from their enemies (1 Sam. 14:47). And yet, these chapters end on a grim and unhappy note: “The LORD was grieved that he had made Saul king over Israel” (1 Sam. 15:35). The events recorded in chapters 13–1

Click here for today's reading: Day 25: Deut 31-34 | Prov 12:1–14 | Acts 1 DEUTERONOMY 34 When your time comes to die, the important thing is not the grandeur of your funeral but the greatness of your life. In fact, how you live now will determine how you will die. Moses lived in the heights, and he died in the heights. He often met God on the mountain, saw His glory, and experienced His grace. Keep your mind and heart “in the heavenlies” as you live on earth (Col. 3:1ff.). M