Scripture Prompt

Even when life seems like the back of my embroidery — “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV) Some embroiderers claim that the back of their work is as pristine as the front. In fact, one…

We give you three versions here, but you are welcome to use ANY version you prefer. You may also focus on only one portion of the verse. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to…

A threat to our spiritual life — We live our days at breakneck speed. Faster is better — a significant theme of the past century. Yet, we find ourselves slaves to hurry and the technology meant to save us time. Upon the invention of that technological freak, the sun-dial, Plautus angrily wrote: The gods confound the man…

We give you three versions here, but you are welcome to use ANY version you prefer. You may also focus on only one portion of the verse. For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end — it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait…

Transforming from hiding in the darkness to living in the light. — O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. (Psalm 139:1–2, ESV) Growing up a liar When I was young, I used to think I could hide from God. …

Use Koinonia’s monthly prompts to meet your new year writing goals — We give you three versions here, but you are welcome to use ANY version you prefer. You may also focus on only one portion of the verse. Psalm 139:1–2 You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive…

God has even greater plans for you than you could ever imagine. — This month's scripture prompt comes from the book of 2 Samuel. When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for my…

His Kingdom forever… — The scripture prompt for December 2022 is 2 Samuel 7:12–13 We give you three versions here, but you are welcome to use ANY version you prefer. You may also focus on only one portion of the verse. When your days are over and you rest with your ancestors, I will…