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stevelawes posted an update: Check out our latest Church […]

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:23:16 -0400

Check out our latest Church Encourager podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2htqVd6CO-o

stevelawes posted an update: Be sure to check out the Jeremiah guide. It will go a […]

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:22:10 -0400

Be sure to check out the Jeremiah guide. It will go a long way in helping you understand what is going on in Jeremiah.

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

bibleproject.com

Book of Jeremiah: Guide with Key Information and Resources

Unpack the themes of judgment and hope in the book of Jeremiah in the Bible. Discover the structure of the book and explore related videos, podcasts, and more from BibleProject™.

stevelawes posted an update: At our church last weekend we sang a song from Jesus […]

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:40:30 -0400

At our church last weekend we sang a song from Jesus Culture called ‘You Won’t Relent’. The song contains these verse from Song of Songs:

Song of Songs 8:6 Set me as a seal over your heart, as a seal upon your arm. For love is as strong as death, its jealousy as unrelenting as Sheol. Its sparks are fiery flames, the fiercest blaze of all. 7…

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

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:40:16 -0400

Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom Alignment Part 3:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-alignment-part-3-devotionals/

keysvineyard.org

Kingdom Alignment Part 3 Devotionals - Keys Vineyard Church | Big Pine Key, Florida Keys

God isn't looking for polished presentations. He's looking for authentic hearts. He wants to hear from His children, not from actors playing a role.

stevelawes posted an update: I would recommend that you take a few minutes to read […]

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:13:47 -0400

I would recommend that you take a few minutes to read this article and watch this video on the Song of Songs:

https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-song-of-songs/

bibleproject.com

Song of Songs | Guide with Key Information and Resources

Understand the ancient Hebrew love poetry found in Song of Songs in the Bible. Explore its themes, style, and meaning through videos, podcasts, and more.

stevelawes posted an update: I think this verse from Ecclesiastes really gets to […]

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:10:16 -0400

I think this verse from Ecclesiastes really gets to the heart of the matter:

Ecclesiastes 12:13 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.

His way or our way?

stevelawes posted an update: This verse from Ecclesiastes 5 caught […]

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:54:37 -0400

This verse from Ecclesiastes 5 caught my attention:

Ecclesiastes 5:2 Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.

This struck me because I think sometimes we try to justify the choices we make because they are what we want, …

stevelawes posted an update: Great video on Psalm 8 today. I would encourage you to […]

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:55:56 -0400

Great video on Psalm 8 today. I would encourage you to watch it.

Psalm 8:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.

Quote from the video: “How the creator God rules the world through babbling babies…”

stevelawes posted a new activity comment

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:50:15 -0400

I think it means stores it up

In reply to - Ralph posted an update 8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

Im stumbling a bit on this verse. Anyone care to clarify.

שּׁלום

stevelawes posted an update: The idea of which tree we choose from runs throughout […]

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:02:41 -0400

The idea of which tree we choose from runs throughout the Bible. Will we choose His way or our way? This is the decision we must make over and over and over.

Proverbs 28:26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

stevelawes posted a new activity comment

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:59:17 -0400

@ralphthoren Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

In reply to - Tom posted an update

I like how BSB categorized the 30 sayings of the wise

stevelawes posted an update: Here is a link to our latest Church […]

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:29:31 -0400

Here is a link to our latest Church Encourager podcast:

https://youtu.be/j5RpN13sbo4?si=Ktyk–aF-azhPRPw

stevelawes posted an update: I think this verse is quite significant:Proverbs 22:1 A […]

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:11:09 -0400

I think this verse is quite significant:

Proverbs 22:1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.

Have you ever considered that there may be some connection in this verse about the importance of a good name, and this verse:

Exodus 20:7 You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the…

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

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:55:58 -0400

Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom Alignment Part 2:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-alignment-part-2-devotionals/

keysvineyard.org

Kingdom Alignment Part 2 Devotionals - Keys Vineyard Church | Big Pine Key, Florida Keys

When we think about generosity, we often focus on what we're giving up. God is the ultimate example of generosity - He gave His only Son for a broken world.

stevelawes posted an update: I will spend some time today having a think on […]

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:37:21 -0400

I will spend some time today having a think on this verse:

Psalm 4:4a Be angry, yet do not sin;…

There are some things worth being angry over. However, we need to make sure that our anger does not lead us to do things that might be driven by anger rather than seeking the Lord’s wisdom.

stevelawes posted an update: I have been thinking about the two trees a lot recently. […]

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:55:32 -0400

I have been thinking about the two trees a lot recently. I think this verse from Proverbs is in that category.

Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

stevelawes posted a new activity comment

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:09:45 -0400

The Bible Verse of the Day is down towards the bottom of the page. Blessings!

In reply to - Tom posted an update

Proverbs 13:7 brought my old work van to mind that looks rather junky, but i absolutely love, knowing my quiver is FULL!😉

Proverbs 14:13 speaks to me as comic relief where my old […]

stevelawes posted an update: I think this is a verse that is worth spending some […]

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:32:24 -0400

I think this is a verse that is worth spending some time thinking about:

Psalm 2:11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

What do you think it means to rejoice with trembling? How does that balance with serving the Lord with fear?

stevelawes posted an update: I loved this statement from the Bible Project video on […]

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:26:29 -0400

I loved this statement from the Bible Project video on the Psalms today:

The Psalms are poems for exiles who are learning to live by God’s wisdom…

stevelawes posted a new activity comment

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:51:57 -0400

I agree. I thought the video was excellent!

In reply to - Dan C posted an update

I enjoyed the Lady Wisdom video today. Clear paths to take. Dear Lord grant me the wisdom to see clearly the path to take.

stevelawes posted an update: I am going to spend some time today thinking about these […]

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:51:27 -0400

I am going to spend some time today thinking about these two verses.

Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Psalms 150:6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Hallelujah!

The video from Bible Project on Proverbs 8 was thought-provoking. Wisdom or folly? Which will…

stevelawes posted an update: Really enjoyed the Bible Project video on Proverbs […]

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:02:57 -0400

Really enjoyed the Bible Project video on Proverbs today. What does it look like to live well in this world?

stevelawes posted an update: The videos from Bible Project about Proverbs and about […]

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:21:29 -0400

The videos from Bible Project about Proverbs and about the Books of
Solomon provide some excellent insight. I would encourage you to take
time for them and the article, along with the readings today.

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

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:44:56 -0400

Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom Alignment Part 1:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-alignment-part-1-devotionals/

keysvineyard.org

Kingdom Alignment Part 1 Devotionals - Keys Vineyard Church | Big Pine Key, Florida Keys

Many of us carry an invisible scorecard, tallying our good deeds against our failures, hoping somehow we'll tip the scales in our favor.

stevelawes posted an update: I recommend you take a few minutes and read the […]

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:21:55 -0400

I recommend you take a few minutes and read the Bible Project article about Job that is included in the Day 151 readings.

This verse really jumped out at me today:

Job 40:8 Would you really annul My justice? Would you condemn Me to justify yourself?

“would you condemn Me to justify yourself?”

Wow.

stevelawes posted an update: Can you imagine what Job must have been […]

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:58:12 -0400

Can you imagine what Job must have been thinking/feeling when this happened:

Job 38:1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: 2 “Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge? 3 Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me.

I also think that the Psalm for today really fits well with…

stevelawes posted a new activity comment

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:18:57 -0400

@danconnell Yes!

In reply to - stevelawes posted an update

I thought this verse from Psalms 144 was worth spending some time with today

Psalm 144:1 Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.

In some […]

stevelawes posted an update: I thought this verse from Psalms 144 was worth spending […]

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:21:44 -0400

I thought this verse from Psalms 144 was worth spending some time with today

Psalm 144:1 Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.

In some ways, like David, we are being trained for war and battle as we engage in the spiritual warfare around us. This verse is most likely a metaphor for God’s involvement…

stevelawes posted an update: This verse made me take notice todayJob 33:14 For God […]

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:57:57 -0400

This verse made me take notice today

Job 33:14 For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices.

I also thought that this verse from the Psalms really added to what is going on in Job

Psalms 143:2 Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You.

stevelawes posted an update: I found it interesting in today's readings to consider […]

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:57:24 -0400

I found it interesting in today’s readings to consider the difference between Job’s and David’s attitudes. One seems way more humble than the other, at least in the moment.

stevelawes posted an update: I have been working on automating the Bible Project […]

Tue, 26 May 2026 08:30:27 -0400

I have been working on automating the Bible Project Reading Plan. Give it a try and let me know if it is working for you. (There are only Scripture Readings and Psalms until day 151, so it is ok that they are the only links showing up for now.)

stevelawes posted an update: Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for What You […]

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:59:25 -0400

Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for What You Believe Matters:

https://keysvineyard.org/what-you-believe-matters-devotionals/

keysvineyard.org

What You Believe Matters Devotionals - Keys Vineyard Church | Big Pine Key, Florida Keys

Your beliefs aren't forced upon you by circumstances or other people. They're yours to choose. This freedom is both liberating and sobering.

stevelawes posted an update: I think this is such a powerful verse about our […]

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:57:35 -0400

I think this is such a powerful verse about our complete dependence upon God:

Job 12:10 The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind.

stevelawes posted an update: This verse struck me as really funny today:Job 8:2 “How […]

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:40:55 -0400

This verse struck me as really funny today:

Job 8:2 “How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.

However, I am not sure if I can find a kind way to work it into a conversation.

stevelawes posted an update: I like Psalm 36. It starts with this great verse:Psalm […]

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:25:40 -0400

I like Psalm 36. It starts with this great verse:

Psalm 36:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.

And then continues by reminding us of His Story. It is amazing to be a part of His Story. He is the noun, and we are the adjectives!

stevelawes posted an update: I think this article and video on Job are really helpful […]

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:54:29 -0400

I think this article and video on Job are really helpful for understanding the importance of trusting God while living in a fallen world on a broken planet.

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

bibleproject.com

Book of Job | Guide with Key Information and Resources

Dive into better understanding the book of Job in the Bible. Learn answers to common questions and explore videos, podcasts and more from BibleProject™.

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

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:02:16 -0400

Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom Influence Part 20:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-influence-part-20-devotionals/

keysvineyard.org

Kingdom Influence Part 20 Devotionals - Keys Vineyard Church | Big Pine Key, Florida Keys

Jesus wasn't calling us to outperform the Pharisees in rule-following or religious activity. He was revealing that their approach was fundamentally flawed.

stevelawes posted an update: Zephania is intense. Somehow it holds in tension the […]

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:42:44 -0400

Zephania is intense. Somehow it holds in tension the Justice and the Love of God. So grateful for the hope we have in new Creation!

stevelawes posted an update: This passage is Habakkuk...Habakkuk 3:13 You went forth […]

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:21:46 -0400

This passage is Habakkuk…

Habakkuk 3:13 You went forth for the salvation of Your people, to save Your anointed. You crushed the head of the house of the wicked and stripped him from head to toe. Selah

…reminds me of a verse in Genesis 3.

stevelawes posted an update: Because of what we know now, how amazing is this […]

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:32:27 -0400

Because of what we know now, how amazing is this verse:

Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.

stevelawes posted an update: Talk about a 'breakthrough'!Micah 2:13 One who breaks […]

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:12:16 -0400

Talk about a ‘breakthrough’!

Micah 2:13 One who breaks open the way will go up before them; they will break through the gate, and go out by it. Their King will pass through before them, the LORD as their leader.

stevelawes posted an update: Jonah hates God for loving His enemies. Wow!

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:52:55 -0400

Jonah hates God for loving His enemies. Wow!

stevelawes posted an update: I would encourage you to read the guide from Bible […]

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:01:45 -0400

I would encourage you to read the guide from Bible Project today on Obadiah. I copied this from the guide:

The pride and betrayal of the people of Edom become an example of the
human condition and the ways in which people betray one another and harm
God’s good world. God will deal with the evil in our world and bring
all nations into his…

stevelawes posted an update: I thought this was interesting today:Amos 7:7 Thus he […]

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:12:14 -0400

I thought this was interesting today:

Amos 7:7 Thus he showed me and behold, the Lord stood beside a wall made by a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand. 8 Yahweh said to me, “Amos, what do you see?” I said, “A plumb line.” Then the Lord said, “Behold, I will set a plumb line in the midst of my people Israel. I will not again pass by them…

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

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:31:56 -0400

Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom Influence Part 19:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-influence-part-19-devotionals/

keysvineyard.org

Kingdom Influence Part 19 Devotionals - Keys Vineyard Church | Big Pine Key, Florida Keys

Today, we don't need to wonder if God's plan is working, because Jesus is the fulfillment of every promise, every prophecy, and every hope the law represented.

stevelawes posted an update: I enjoyed this verse this morning!Psalm 125:2 As […]

Sun, 10 May 2026 08:41:58 -0400

I enjoyed this verse this morning!

Psalm 125:2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so Yahweh surrounds his people from this time forth and forevermore.

The video on Joel is also very helpful.

https://bibleproject.com/videos/joel/

bibleproject.com

Book of Joel Summary | Watch an Overview Video

What is the book of Joel about in the Bible? Watch as we explain its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of its place in the biblical story.

stevelawes posted an update: Psalm 124:1 If it had not been Yahweh who was on […]

Sat, 09 May 2026 10:10:16 -0400

Psalm 124:1 If it had not been Yahweh who was on our side,

This verse reminded me about Joshua going up to the Angel of the Lord and demanding, “Whose side are you on, ours or theirs”? And His response was ‘no’.

I think we do best to try and make sure we are on His side.

stevelawes posted an update: If you are using the new website that the links take you […]

Fri, 08 May 2026 09:27:11 -0400

If you are using the new website that the links take you to, it is using the World English Bible, which is an update on the American Standard Version. I got a kick out of this verse:

Hosea 7:8 Ephraim, he mixes himself among the nations. Ephraim is a pancake not turned over.

Ephraim (Israel) is a pancake not turned over. I think that is a great description.

stevelawes posted an update: I have been working on a little website project so that […]

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:18:19 -0400

I have been working on a little website project so that our Bible Readings open on a website I am developing instead of Bible Gateway. I wanted a more relaxed page that wasn’t showing ads while doing the reading. The new website will be adding new features in the weeks ahead.

stevelawes posted an update: Great passage in Isaiah Chapter 65:Isaiah 65:17 “See, I […]

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:11:44 -0400

Great passage in Isaiah Chapter 65:

Isaiah 65:17 “See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. 18 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy. 19 I will rejoice over Jerusalem and take delight in my…