We are excited to spend time concentrating on Jesus for the next 90 days and hope you are too!

Pick up a reading guide, download the app, check it out online: whatever works best for you.

Ever feel like you just can’t understand what the Bible says or what it means? Try reading a modern translation such as the CSB or NLT. Each translation tries to balance staying true to the original meaning with being readable in today’s English vernacular. We find the CSB to balance these well. The NLT is even easier to read but loses some of the power and depth of meaning found in the CSB.

Whatever translation you chose, the important part is to get in the Bible every day. Before reading ask God to help you to understand what you read. Then sit back, read the daily reading in your Bible or using the links below, and trust God to teach you something about His love for you. Consider asking yourself the following questions:

What does this passage teach me about God?
What does this passage teach me about mankind and/or myself?
What do I need to do as a result of these?
Who can I share what I learned with?

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June 06

Living the Celebrity Life

Ever dreamed about being famous? I have. But then, when I scroll through TMZ, or walk past the magazines at the store, I am relieved that I am not. Do I really want the world knowing that I and my significant other had a big fight on the beach in front of the kids (and paparazzi)? Do I want everyone to know that I struggle with addiction? Do I want the world to know my deepest, darkest secrets? No! But do I want people to notice when I do something good, something generous, or even something pious? Of course! Perhaps this is why Jesus spends this chapter telling the disciples and crowds to be generous quietly, fast, but don't look like you're fasting, and to lay up your treasures in heaven. With all these things to think about, Jesus rounds out this section with do not worry about tomorrow.

Spend some time today praying (the Lord's Prayer in this chapter is a great guide!) about how you can focus more on others and worry less.