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Daily Scripture readings and micro reflections (or scribble/photo) for your journey. By @markalves.com. Enjoy and share these Bible quotes from today’s lectionary.
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“Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning;
Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God.”
— Joel 2:12-13
Lent begins! May your prayers, fasting, and almsgiving lead you to holiness.
#ashtag
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Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God.”
— Joel 2:12-13
Lent begins! May your prayers, fasting, and almsgiving lead you to holiness.
#ashtag
➕
February 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM
“Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning;
Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God.”
— Joel 2:12-13
Lent begins! May your prayers, fasting, and almsgiving lead you to holiness.
#ashtag
➕
Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God.”
— Joel 2:12-13
Lent begins! May your prayers, fasting, and almsgiving lead you to holiness.
#ashtag
➕
AS #LENT APPROACHES…
“No one experiencing temptation should say, ‘I am being tempted by God’; for God is not subject to temptation to evil, and he himself tempts no one. Rather, each person is tempted when lured and enticed by his desire.”
— James 1:13-14
✝️
“No one experiencing temptation should say, ‘I am being tempted by God’; for God is not subject to temptation to evil, and he himself tempts no one. Rather, each person is tempted when lured and enticed by his desire.”
— James 1:13-14
✝️
February 17, 2026 at 2:26 PM
AS #LENT APPROACHES…
“No one experiencing temptation should say, ‘I am being tempted by God’; for God is not subject to temptation to evil, and he himself tempts no one. Rather, each person is tempted when lured and enticed by his desire.”
— James 1:13-14
✝️
“No one experiencing temptation should say, ‘I am being tempted by God’; for God is not subject to temptation to evil, and he himself tempts no one. Rather, each person is tempted when lured and enticed by his desire.”
— James 1:13-14
✝️
“But he should ask in faith, not doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed about by the wind.”
— James 1:6
Be my anchor, O Lord!
— James 1:6
Be my anchor, O Lord!
February 16, 2026 at 8:29 PM
“But he should ask in faith, not doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed about by the wind.”
— James 1:6
Be my anchor, O Lord!
— James 1:6
Be my anchor, O Lord!
“Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the kingdom of heaven.”
— Matthew 5:19
May I lead by example 🙏
— Matthew 5:19
May I lead by example 🙏
February 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM
“Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the kingdom of heaven.”
— Matthew 5:19
May I lead by example 🙏
— Matthew 5:19
May I lead by example 🙏
“They ate and were satisfied.”
— Mark 8:8
This is from the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. But perhaps it can speak to you today as well.
— Mark 8:8
This is from the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. But perhaps it can speak to you today as well.
February 14, 2026 at 8:58 PM
“They ate and were satisfied.”
— Mark 8:8
This is from the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. But perhaps it can speak to you today as well.
— Mark 8:8
This is from the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. But perhaps it can speak to you today as well.
“If only my people would hear me, and Israel walk in my ways”
— Psalm 81:14
Will I stop and listen today?
— Psalm 81:14
Will I stop and listen today?
February 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
“If only my people would hear me, and Israel walk in my ways”
— Psalm 81:14
Will I stop and listen today?
— Psalm 81:14
Will I stop and listen today?
“Blessed are they who observe what is right, who do always what is just.”
— Psalm 106:3
The psalm is in contrast to the first reading where Solomon “turned his heart to strange gods.”
Am I aware of what might be drawing me down the wrong path?
— Psalm 106:3
The psalm is in contrast to the first reading where Solomon “turned his heart to strange gods.”
Am I aware of what might be drawing me down the wrong path?
February 12, 2026 at 1:57 PM
“Blessed are they who observe what is right, who do always what is just.”
— Psalm 106:3
The psalm is in contrast to the first reading where Solomon “turned his heart to strange gods.”
Am I aware of what might be drawing me down the wrong path?
— Psalm 106:3
The psalm is in contrast to the first reading where Solomon “turned his heart to strange gods.”
Am I aware of what might be drawing me down the wrong path?
“The mouth of the just man tells of wisdom and his tongue utters what is right.”
— Psalm 37:30
May my speech be so inspired today!
— Psalm 37:30
May my speech be so inspired today!
February 11, 2026 at 1:47 PM
“The mouth of the just man tells of wisdom and his tongue utters what is right.”
— Psalm 37:30
May my speech be so inspired today!
— Psalm 37:30
May my speech be so inspired today!
“Look kindly on the prayer and petition of your servant, O LORD, my God, and listen to the cry of supplication which I, your servant, utter before you this day.”
— Solomon in 1 Kings 8:28
Amen! 🙏
— Solomon in 1 Kings 8:28
Amen! 🙏
February 10, 2026 at 2:28 PM
“Look kindly on the prayer and petition of your servant, O LORD, my God, and listen to the cry of supplication which I, your servant, utter before you this day.”
— Solomon in 1 Kings 8:28
Amen! 🙏
— Solomon in 1 Kings 8:28
Amen! 🙏
“As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized him.”
— Mark 6:54
Where will I recognize him today? 👀
— Mark 6:54
Where will I recognize him today? 👀
February 9, 2026 at 2:51 PM
“As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized him.”
— Mark 6:54
Where will I recognize him today? 👀
— Mark 6:54
Where will I recognize him today? 👀
“Your light must shine before others,
that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.”
— Matthew 5:16
How are you fueling your light?
that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.”
— Matthew 5:16
How are you fueling your light?
February 8, 2026 at 6:07 PM
“Your light must shine before others,
that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.”
— Matthew 5:16
How are you fueling your light?
that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.”
— Matthew 5:16
How are you fueling your light?
“Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.”
— Mark 6:31
The Sabbath approaches. Where are you resting?
— Mark 6:31
The Sabbath approaches. Where are you resting?
February 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
“Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.”
— Mark 6:31
The Sabbath approaches. Where are you resting?
— Mark 6:31
The Sabbath approaches. Where are you resting?
“I proclaim you, O LORD, among the nations, and I will sing praise to your name.”
— Psalm 18:50
TGIF! 🎵
— Psalm 18:50
TGIF! 🎵
February 6, 2026 at 2:50 PM
“I proclaim you, O LORD, among the nations, and I will sing praise to your name.”
— Psalm 18:50
TGIF! 🎵
— Psalm 18:50
TGIF! 🎵
“He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick—no food, no sack, no money in their belts.”
— Mark 6:8
What do I really need for my journey today?
— Mark 6:8
What do I really need for my journey today?
February 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
“He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick—no food, no sack, no money in their belts.”
— Mark 6:8
What do I really need for my journey today?
— Mark 6:8
What do I really need for my journey today?
“Is he not the carpenter, the son of Mary?”
— Mark 6:3
Who am I dismissing too quickly?
— Mark 6:3
Who am I dismissing too quickly?
February 4, 2026 at 2:04 PM
“Is he not the carpenter, the son of Mary?”
— Mark 6:3
Who am I dismissing too quickly?
— Mark 6:3
Who am I dismissing too quickly?
“Hearken, O LORD, to my prayer and attend to the sound of my pleading.”
— Psalm 86:6
Are you having one of those days where this is your prayer?
Or maybe you know someone who is in dire need?
We offer this in your name O Lord. Amen. 🙏
— Psalm 86:6
Are you having one of those days where this is your prayer?
Or maybe you know someone who is in dire need?
We offer this in your name O Lord. Amen. 🙏
February 3, 2026 at 2:39 PM
“Hearken, O LORD, to my prayer and attend to the sound of my pleading.”
— Psalm 86:6
Are you having one of those days where this is your prayer?
Or maybe you know someone who is in dire need?
We offer this in your name O Lord. Amen. 🙏
— Psalm 86:6
Are you having one of those days where this is your prayer?
Or maybe you know someone who is in dire need?
We offer this in your name O Lord. Amen. 🙏
PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
“Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples.”
— Simeon in Luke 2:29-31
AMEN! 🙏
“Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples.”
— Simeon in Luke 2:29-31
AMEN! 🙏
February 2, 2026 at 2:47 PM
PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
“Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples.”
— Simeon in Luke 2:29-31
AMEN! 🙏
“Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples.”
— Simeon in Luke 2:29-31
AMEN! 🙏
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
— Matthew 5:9
Now more than ever. ✌️ 🙏
— Matthew 5:9
Now more than ever. ✌️ 🙏
February 1, 2026 at 4:44 PM
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
— Matthew 5:9
Now more than ever. ✌️ 🙏
— Matthew 5:9
Now more than ever. ✌️ 🙏
“Give me back the joy of your salvation, and **a willing spirit** sustain in me.”
— Psalm 51:14
Amen! 🙏
— Psalm 51:14
Amen! 🙏
January 31, 2026 at 4:41 PM
“Give me back the joy of your salvation, and **a willing spirit** sustain in me.”
— Psalm 51:14
Amen! 🙏
— Psalm 51:14
Amen! 🙏
The Kingdom of God “is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds…But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade.”
—Mark 4:31-32
AMEN!
—Mark 4:31-32
AMEN!
January 30, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The Kingdom of God “is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds…But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade.”
—Mark 4:31-32
AMEN!
—Mark 4:31-32
AMEN!
“Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lampstand?”
— Mark 4:21
How will I let Christ’s light shine today?
— Mark 4:21
How will I let Christ’s light shine today?
January 29, 2026 at 3:29 PM
“Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lampstand?”
— Mark 4:21
How will I let Christ’s light shine today?
— Mark 4:21
How will I let Christ’s light shine today?
“They are the people who hear the word, but worldly anxiety, the lure of riches, and the craving for other things intrude and choke the word, and it bears no fruit.”
— Mark 4:18-19
You are hearing the word right now. How are you receiving it?
— Mark 4:18-19
You are hearing the word right now. How are you receiving it?
January 28, 2026 at 2:16 PM
“They are the people who hear the word, but worldly anxiety, the lure of riches, and the craving for other things intrude and choke the word, and it bears no fruit.”
— Mark 4:18-19
You are hearing the word right now. How are you receiving it?
— Mark 4:18-19
You are hearing the word right now. How are you receiving it?
“Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.”
— Mark 3:34-35
Welcome to the family!
— Mark 3:34-35
Welcome to the family!
January 27, 2026 at 3:55 PM
“Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.”
— Mark 3:34-35
Welcome to the family!
— Mark 3:34-35
Welcome to the family!
“For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
Go into this week strong!
— 2 Timothy 1:7
Go into this week strong!
January 26, 2026 at 2:53 PM
“For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
Go into this week strong!
— 2 Timothy 1:7
Go into this week strong!
“He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed him.”
— Matthew 4:21-22
Immediately!
What are my priorities this coming week?
— Matthew 4:21-22
Immediately!
What are my priorities this coming week?
January 25, 2026 at 3:51 PM
“He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed him.”
— Matthew 4:21-22
Immediately!
What are my priorities this coming week?
— Matthew 4:21-22
Immediately!
What are my priorities this coming week?