Studying this morning's readings from the St. James Daily Devotional Guide (click to subscribe), I examined myself with these questions. Where is your self-examination leading today?
Psalms 143:1-12. Verse 2, do I sometimes try to bargain, debate, or negotiate with God? What posture shall I take before him instead? Action point for today?
Acts 15:1-11. As a follower of Jesus, what can I do today to have a more inviting, welcoming, winsome demeanor toward those who don’t yet know him?
Mark 6:14-29. John the Baptist, a fearless voice of righteousness, pays with his life. In my daily activities at present, what risks am I taking for the kingdom of God?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.