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Judges 6:11-12, 16-23; 7:1-12 Today is on the story of the call of Gideon and his defeat of Midian. When Gideon was called to be a judge of Israel, he was doing a normal chore in his day. He was beating wheat. However, Gideon was beating it in a wine press! As an informed citizen,Continue reading “Jesse Tree Day 12”

Jesse Reading- Exodus 20:1-17 The reading for Day 10 is the 10 Commandments. 5min challenge: Read the 10 commandments. Use it as an examination of your day. How have you lived this day? Jesse Reading – Joshua 5:13-15;6:1-20 Day 11 is about Joshua at Jericho. As I was rereading this story, I was struck byContinue reading “Jesse Tree Day 10 and 11”

Jesse Tree Reading- Exodus 3:1-10 Today’s reading in Exodus is about Moses and the burning bush. The burning bush was an attention getter from God for Moses. Moses was content with tending sheep. Then his life was radically changed when he answered to God’s call from the burning bush. From a shepherd to leader ofContinue reading “Jesse Tree Day 9”

Jesse Tree Reading : Gen 37:23-28; 45:1-15 Today is about the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. If you read past the selection for today, you will see that Joseph’s brothers are willing to make amends for their behavior. They are willing to right their wrong. Today is the Second Sunday ofContinue reading “Jesse Tree Day 8”

Jesse Tree Reading: Gen 25:19-34; 28:10-18 In the reading for today, the first part of Jacob’s story is told. He is given Esau’s birthright and blessing. While he flees from his brother’s wrath, he has a dream. That dream is a vision of a ladder to Heaven and promise from God to protect Jacob always.Continue reading “Jesse Tree Day 7”

Jesse Tree Reading: Gen 22:1-14 Today’s reading is on Isaac and the ram. Abraham was going up a mountain to sacrifice his son, Isaac. He was probably asking, “Why? Is this a joke? What’s going on? This is my only son.” Abraham, despite his possible questions through his likely sorrow, trusted enough to carry throughContinue reading “Jesse Tree Day 6”

Jesse Tree Readings: Gen 12:1-7; 15:1-6 Today’s selection is on Abraham’s migration to Canaan and God’s covenant with him. As I was reading this selection, I realized how strong Abraham’s relationship with God was. He left to go to Canaan once he was called. His conversations with God were to the point that he wasContinue reading “Jesse Tree Day 5”

Jesse Tree Reading: Gen 11:1-9 Today’s reflection is on the Tower of Babel. As I was reading this story, it came to mind that builders were focused on one perspective. One of the main intentions behind their tower was to “make a name for themselves.” I know that in my life I get so focusedContinue reading “Jesse Tree Day 4”

Genesis 6:5-19; 7:16-24; 8:1, 6-11, 15-22 Today’s selection is on the story of Noah and the Ark. This is a story that is likely to be familiar to many people. But I’ll not assume. (When I was a Totus Tuus Missionary, some of children had never heard of Noah’s ark until my team and IContinue reading “Jesse Tree Day 3”

Jesse Tree Reading- Gen 2:7-9,15-25; 3:1-24 Today’s selection has two parts: the creation of woman and the Fall of Man. The passage that especially stuck out to me was when God was looking for Adam and Eve in the Garden. They had just given into temptation and ate the forbidden fruit. They had learned theContinue reading “Jesse Tree Day 2”