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Steve posted an update: I think that Titus must have been really […]

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:01:14 -0500

I think that Titus must have been really something…..

2 Corinthians 7:6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,

That is what I would call a great entrance.

Steve posted an update: As we restart reading the Psalms, take a moment to […]

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:46:41 -0500

As we restart reading the Psalms, take a moment to watch this video. God’s way leads to the good life:

https://bibleproject.com/videos/psalm-1/

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Psalm 1

Psalm 1 describes two ways of being human and reveals that what we choose to meditate on makes all the difference.

Steve posted an update: I love this advice from Psalm 150:Psalm 150: 1 […]

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:26:43 -0500

I love this advice from Psalm 150:

Psalm 150: 1 Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. 2 Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness. 3 Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. 4 Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and…

Steve posted an update: I really enjoy these opening verses of 2 […]

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:23:32 -0500

I really enjoy these opening verses of 2 Corinthians

2 Corinthians:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

God can do something good…

Steve posted an update: I know I have a lot of favorites, but these two passages […]

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:45:37 -0500

I know I have a lot of favorites, but these two passages are near the top of the list:

1 Corinthians 15:3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

1 Corinthians 15:21 For since…

Steve posted an update: Here is the link for the 5 Day devotionals for […]

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:51:24 -0500

Here is the link for the 5 Day devotionals for Kingdom Wisdom Part 10.

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-wisdom-part-10-devotionals/

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Kingdom Wisdom Part 10 Devotionals - Keys Vineyard Church

A five-day devotional from Keys Vineyard on Matthew 7:24-25, practicing Jesusu2019 words, depending on Christ, and building a life on the rock.

Steve posted an update: This passage in 1 Corinthians is great for evaluating […]

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:33:14 -0500

This passage in 1 Corinthians is great for evaluating how well we are loving. I often put my name everywhere it says “love” and see how far I can get through the passage.

1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered,…

Steve posted an update: I love how Psalm 144 ends:"blessed are the people whose […]

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:19:54 -0400

I love how Psalm 144 ends:

“blessed are the people whose God is the LORD.”

Steve posted an update: Here is the idea that we are temples of the Holy […]

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:16:22 -0400

Here is the idea that we are temples of the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;

In 1 Corinthians Chapter 3, verse I pointed out the other day, the idea was more corporate. That together as the church, we are a temple of…

Steve posted an update: I think this is one of the most important concepts for us […]

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:46:09 -0400

I think this is one of the most important concepts for us to truly grasp:

1 Corinthians 3:16 Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?

Steve posted an update: I think this verse from Psalm 141 is very […]

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:39:36 -0400

I think this verse from Psalm 141 is very helpful.

Psalm 141:3 Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.

It would probably make a big difference in life if we thought about this verse before we started our day.

Steve posted an update: I think this verse is worth having a think:Romans 15:4 […]

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:35:10 -0400

I think this verse is worth having a think:

Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

Steve posted an update: Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom […]

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:24:14 -0400

Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom Wisdom Part 9:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-wisdom-part-9-devotionals/

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Kingdom Wisdom Part 9 Devotionals - Keys Vineyard Church

A five-day devotional from Keys Vineyard on listening to Jesus, putting His words into practice, and building your life on the rock of Matthew 7:24-27.

Steve posted an update: After reading Psalm 139 this morning, I thought I […]

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:37:06 -0400

After reading Psalm 139 this morning, I thought I would include a video of a song based on it.

https://youtu.be/rw3Uho4fy3s?si=zw1zoaBSt2R-6lAi

Steve posted an update: This passage always grabs my attention:Romans 10:9 that […]

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:56:59 -0400

This passage always grabs my attention:

Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.

Steve posted an update: Great opening verses in Psalm 136Psalm 136:1 Give thanks […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:50:14 -0400

Great opening verses in Psalm 136

Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. 2 Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.

There is something so life-changing about being thankful! Give thanks to the Lord of lords!

Steve posted an update: This is really an amazing passage:Romans 5:6 For at just […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:42:33 -0400

This is really an amazing passage:

Romans 5:6 For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

I am in awe…

Steve posted an update: I enjoyed this Psalm this morning. As I read it, I took […]

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:49:09 -0400

I enjoyed this Psalm this morning. As I read it, I took a moment, raised my hands, and thanked the Lord for who He is!

Psalm 34:1 A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! 2 Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD! 3 May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and…

Steve posted an update: As we begin reading through Romans, I would encourage you […]

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:22 -0400

As we begin reading through Romans, I would encourage you to take the 7 minutes and 47 seconds required to watch this video from Bible Project. It provides some helpful background information as we launch into this fascinating book by Paul.

https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-romans/

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Book of Romans | Guide with Key Information and Resources

Discover how the Gospel reveals God’s character and creates a new humanity in the book of Romans in the Bible. Explore the book’s main themes such as righteousness, covenant, love, and unity through videos, podcasts, and more from BibleProject™.

Steve posted an update: Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom […]

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:07:32 -0400

Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom Wisdom Part 8:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-wisdom-part-8-devotionals/

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Kingdom Wisdom Part 8: Five-Day Devotional on Knowing Jesus

A five-day devotional from Matthew 7:21-23 on knowing Jesus, abiding in Christ, receiving life from God, and letting obedience flow from relationship.

Steve posted an update: We have been experiencing some site issues for the last […]

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:17:00 -0400

We have been experiencing some site issues for the last day or two. I think we have them mostly resolved now. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Steve posted a new activity comment

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:23:22 -0400

i was able to restore the reading plan. What else was in that sidebar?

In reply to - Dan C posted an update

I am missing parts of the right panel for the last two days. Same result on my phone and computer.

Steve posted a new activity comment

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:23:27 -0400

I will look into that. It is happening to me as well. Not sure why. Sorry

In reply to - Dan C posted an update

I am missing parts of the right panel for the last two days. Same result on my phone and computer.

Steve posted an update: I thought that the Psalm for today and the Bible […]

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:40:08 -0400

I thought that the Psalm for today and the Bible Project video were both very hopeful and helpful.

Psalm 130:1 A song of ascents. Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD! 2 O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy. 3 If You, O LORD, kept track of iniquities, then who, O Lord, could stand? 4 But with You there…

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Hope (Yakhal) Advent Word Study

It can be difficult to feel hopeful. But biblical hope means trusting in God's character and choosing hope despite our circumstances.

Steve posted an update: Great video - the story […]

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:30:10 -0400

Great video – the story isn’t over!!!

https://bibleproject.com/videos/gospel-acts-4/

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Bound for Rome, Acts 21-28 - Luke-Acts Series

Trace Paul’s journey into the heart of the Roman empire, where he gets to announce God’s Kingdom to the nations.

Steve posted an update: I have always found this story to be both fascinating and […]

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:41:17 -0400

I have always found this story to be both fascinating and a little humorous:

Acts 20:7 On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Since Paul was ready to leave the next day, he talked to them and kept on speaking until midnight. 8 Now there were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered. 9 And a certain young man…

Steve posted an update: I am always encouraged by the Bereans' example!Acts […]

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:08:32 -0400

I am always encouraged by the Bereans’ example!

Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.

Let’s keep examining the Scriptures every day!

Steve posted an update: Do you have any thoughts on why the council in […]

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:30:42 -0400

Do you have any thoughts on why the council in Jerusalem made this decision?

Acts 15:20 Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals, and from blood.

I think it might make for some interesting research.

Steve posted an update: Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom […]

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:41:33 -0400

Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom Wisdom Part 7:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-wisdom-part-7-devotionals/

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Kingdom Wisdom Part 7 Devotionals - Keys Vineyard Church

Day 1: Pay Attention to the Fruit Devotional Jesus moves from the image of two roads to the image of fruit. The road we walk will eventually produce something in us. This means discernment is not merely about first impressions, … Continue reading

Steve posted an update: What do you think might have happened here:Acts 14:19 […]

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:25:15 -0400

What do you think might have happened here:

Acts 14:19 Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead. 20 But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city.

I sometimes wonder if this incident might be connected…

Steve posted an update: Acts 12:16 But Peter kept on knocking, and when they […]

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:41:34 -0400

Acts 12:16 But Peter kept on knocking, and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astounded.

‘But Peter kept on knocking’…As I read this, I thought Peter must have been listening when Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount.

Steve posted an update: I am going to take some time today and just sit with […]

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:34:46 -0400

I am going to take some time today and just sit with this passage for a few minutes and try to imagine what Saul/Paul was experiencing:

Acts 9:3 As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” 5 “Who are…

Steve posted an update: I really enjoyed this short video on the Royal […]

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:16:49 -0400

I really enjoyed this short video on the Royal Priesthood this morning:

https://bibleproject.com/videos/royal-priesthood/

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The Royal Priesthood - Royal Priest Theme

Followers of Jesus are to live as royal priests, reclaiming the lost calling God gave humanity to represent him and rule the world on his behalf.

Steve posted an update: In Acts Chapter 4, we meet someone I find […]

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:20:37 -0400

In Acts Chapter 4, we meet someone I find very interesting.

Acts 4:36 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),
37 sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

Barnabas is known for being an encourager. I think being an encourager may be one of the most important…

Steve posted an update: I thought the Bible Project video included in the […]

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:30:24 -0400

I thought the Bible Project video included in the article about Pentecost was really good. I will link to it here in case you didn’t have a chance to read the article:

https://bibleproject.com/videos/gospel-acts-1/

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Pentecost, Acts 1-7 - Luke-Acts Series

Explore the fascinating story of Pentecost, where the Spirit arrived in Jesus’ followers and prepared them to spread the Gospel to the nations.

Steve posted an update: Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom […]

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:27:04 -0400

Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom Wisdom Part 6:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-wisdom-part-6-devotionals/

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Kingdom Wisdom Part 6 Devotionals - Keys Vineyard Church

A five-day devotional from Keys Vineyard on Matthew 7:13-14, following Jesus on the narrow way, resisting drift, and taking the next faithful step.

Steve posted an update: I think this video from Bible Project is really […]

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:19:04 -0400

I think this video from Bible Project is really well done:

https://bibleproject.com/videos/gospel-luke-4/

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The Crucifixion of Jesus, Luke 19-23 - Luke-Acts Series

The religious leaders are closing in on Jesus. But Jesus prepares for his coming crucifixion, knowing that his death will open up a new way of life.

Steve posted an update: When I read this passage in Luke, I can't help but […]

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:04:49 -0400

When I read this passage in Luke, I can’t help but wonder what the tax collector thought when he heard what the Pharisee said.

Luke 18:9 To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The…

Steve posted an update: I am thinking there is a lot to consider in this verse […]

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:13:50 -0400

I am thinking there is a lot to consider in this verse for today:

Luke 14:11For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

I also think the following verse is probably worth a little research:

Luke 16:8 The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this…

Steve posted an update: I am going to try to carry this through the day:Psalm […]

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:57:32 -0400

I am going to try to carry this through the day:

Psalm 118:29 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Steve posted an update: This is the shortest Psalm in the Bible. And yet it is […]

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:21:30 -0400

This is the shortest Psalm in the Bible. And yet it is so powerful:

Psalm 117:1 Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples! 2 For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah!

Fun fact. Psalm 117 is the middle chapter (the 595th of 1,189 chapters) in the standard…

Steve posted an update: Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom […]

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:22:28 -0400

Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom Wisdom Part 5:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-wisdom-part-5-devotionals/

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Kingdom Wisdom Part 5 Devotionals - Keys Vineyard Church

A five-day Keys Vineyard devotional on Matthew 7:9-12, the goodness of the Father, the Golden Rule, active love, mercy, and doing the next right thing.

Steve posted an update: I try to imagine what it would have been like to be in […]

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:06:48 -0400

I try to imagine what it would have been like to be in the synagogue on the day when Jesus did this:

Luke 4:16 Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read, 17 the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the…

Steve posted an update: I think this passage has some really good feels attached […]

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:23:41 -0400

I think this passage has some really good feels attached to it.

Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night. 9 Just then an angel…

Steve posted an update: I always enjoy reading Luke. I like how he tells the […]

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:35:59 -0400

I always enjoy reading Luke. I like how he tells the story of Jesus and the early church. The BIble Project guide included in today’s reading is a great start!

Steve posted an update: I think I will hang out with this passage today:Psalm […]

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:25:21 -0400

I think I will hang out with this passage today:

Psalm 11:9 He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name. 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

In these 2 verses alone, I can spend time…

Steve posted an update: As I read John 18 about Peter cutting off Malchus's ear, […]

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:45:42 -0400

As I read John 18 about Peter cutting off Malchus’s ear, I had a few thoughts. I found it interesting that when Jesus said, “I am He,” the people pursuing Him fell down. Peter probably didn’t need to try and step in, but he did. When he does, it makes a bit of a mess. It is interesting that Luke records Jesus healing the man’s ear. I think…

Steve posted a new activity comment

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:21:41 -0400

It is interesting that even after thousands of years and all of the changes in the way we live, at the core the issues are still basically the same. It seems to always get back to choosing if we are going to live God’s way or our way.

In reply to - Barbara posted an update

After reading John 11-12, i realized that this was the first time i have seen the doubt in Thomas. John 11:16 In my culture we have a saying, “it be your own people”. it made me laugh […]

Steve posted an update: Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom […]

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:06:29 -0400

Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom Wisdom Part 4:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-wisdom-part-4-devotionals/

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Kingdom Wisdom Part 4 Devotionals - Keys Vineyard Church

A five-day devotional on trusting God as a good Father who gives good gifts, sustains us in hardship, and calls us to keep asking, seeking, and knocking.

Steve posted an update: There are so many things going on in John 11 and 12. […]

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:41:03 -0400

There are so many things going on in John 11 and 12. For today, I am going to spend some time considering this verse:

John 12:25 Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

That is a lot to have a think on!