Category: Day’s Journey
Joshua and the Basket of Fruit
Children’s Day Journey Reflection Memory Verse:“The fruit of the Spirit is Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”— Galatians 5:22–23 Joshua the spotted fawn sat alone at the picnic table near the meadow pond. The table was covered with a red-and-white cloth, but Joshua did not feel very hungry. His little hooves…
Extra Hands: A Meal that Serves Life and Hope
Day’s Journey Youth Reflection Scripture Anchor:“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”— Galatians 6:2 Damien did not want anyone to know how tired he was. At school, he kept his hoodie pulled low and his answers short. He laughed when others laughed. He shrugged when people asked…
Suicide Awareness Month
Helping Hands Day’s Journey Reflection Scripture Anchor:“For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger, and you invited Me in.”— Matthew 25:35 The first time I heard the phrase passive suicide, it was from H. Norman Wright, a counselor…
Today
Hebrews 4:6-7 NKJV[6] Since therefore it remains that some must enter it, and those to whom it was first preached did not enter because of disobedience, [7] again He designates a certain day, saying in David, “Today,” after such a long time, as it has been said: “Today, if you will hear His voice, Do…
Day’s Journey Youth: Little Things
The Little Things That Matter Day’s Journey Youth Reflection Scripture Anchor:“Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.”— Daniel 12:3 Matthias sat outside near the school courtyard after youth group, his Bible resting open on his lap….
Today
The Little Things That Matter Day’s Journey Reflection Scripture Anchor:“Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.”— Daniel 12:3 When we remember the little things that matter to someone and act on them, we show Love. Not…
The House of Mourning
Day’s Journey Reflection Scripture Anchor:“It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart.”— Ecclesiastes 7:2 The Bible says it is better to be in the house of mourning than in the house…
Today
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your…