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The Daily Practice

Dec 31, 2022

 

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many...


Dec 30, 2022

 

There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan
    that can succeed against the Lord.

The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
    but victory rests with the Lord.

A good name is more desirable than great riches;
    to be esteemed is better than silver...


Dec 29, 2022

 

For he never thought of doing a kindness,
    but hounded to death the poor
    and the needy and the brokenhearted.
He loved to pronounce a curse—
    may it come back on him.
He found no pleasure in blessing—
    may it be far from him.
He...


Dec 28, 2022

 

For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.

My God, whom I praise,
    do not remain silent,
for people who are wicked and deceitful
    have opened their mouths against me;
    they have spoken against me with lying tongues.
With words of hatred they surround...


Dec 27, 2022

 

As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind? If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine...