READ ME FIRST: Why This Blog?

In November, 2007, I started to wonder how intriguing it might be if there were a daily devotional where each day’s verse corresponded to the date, and if each book of the Bible were featured at least once.  So I got to work compiling 366 verses.

In choosing the best possible verses, I tried to focus on those that could take us deep—-the “solid food” of Scripture, if you will. Therefore, I think you’ll find that most themes are off the beaten path of the usual, over-the-counter devotional. They are not meant to give us instant, warm feelings inside, but to “train us for godliness” (1 Tim. 4:7-8), stretching and toning our spiritual muscles.

My prayer is that our daily journey will satisfy and nourish our souls for some solid growth as the year unfolds.

I invite your comments, especially when you pick up something I may have missed, and/or when the day’s discussion has helped you to see God and/or humanity in a clearer light.

Godspeed.

But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.

-Hebrews 5:14