Green Pastures Devotions

Recap MAV style 7.11.26 11.07.2026 3:29 ↓

So here’s the recap of this week’s text so we can hear it in one reading. Yes, so much to absorb – and no doubt you’re done with soaking in submission and your very soul feels like it’s pickling. Absorb away anyway. Soak in it. All of it. Resist the selective, editorial hand tilted in any direction. Take it all in. See what additional insights bubble to the surface…

And men, this goes for you too - 7.10.26 10.07.2026 4:23 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  1 Peter 3.7 NKJV (mostly)

Submission: the well-worn path - 7.9.26 09.07.2026 4:37 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  1 Peter 2.13-16 NKJV (mostly)

Clean the inside of the cup and dish - 7.8.26 08.07.2026 4:43 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  1 Peter 3.3-4 NKJV (mostly)

Radical submission in our relationships - 7.7.26 07.07.2026 4:46 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  1 Peter 3.1-2 NKJV (mostly)

And, women, this goes for you too - 7.6.26 06.07.2026 5:49 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  1 Peter 3.1-7 NKJV (mostly)

Recap MAV style - 7.4.26 04.07.2026 3:01 ↓

So here’s the recap of this week’s text, so we can hear it in one reading. Yes, so much to absorb. Absorb away. Soak in it. All of it. Resist the selective, editorial hand. Take it all in. See what additional insights bubble to the surface…and btw, what a reading for the 4th of July…

Worship: Internalizing the heart of Jesus - 7.3.26 03.07.2026 6:57 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  1 Peter 2.21-25 NKJV (mostly)

The ABC’s of radical submssion: Jesus - 7.2.26 02.07.2026 8:26 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  1 Peter 2.18-21 NKJV (mostly)

Oh, what divine grace is here! - 7.1.26 01.07.2026 7:41 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  1 Peter 2.18-20 NKJV (mostly)

If you have a chance at freedom, take it - 6.30.26 30.06.2026 8:37 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  1 Peter 2.18 NKJV

And, slaves, this goes for you too - 6.29.26 29.06.2026 8:48 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  1 Peter 2.18-25 NKJV 

Recap MAV style…6.27.26 27.06.2026 2:55 ↓

So here’s the recap of this week’s text so we can hear it in one reading.

Take a posture of honor towards everyone - 6.26.26 26.06.2026 8:54 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  1 Peter 2.13-17 NKJV

The high ground: radical submission - 6.25.26 25.06.2026 7:42 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  1 Peter 2.13-16 NKJV (mostly)

They’ll be spouting mystified praises - 6.24.26 24.06.2026 8:36 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  1 Peter 2.11-12 NKJV

Avoiding the dead marshes - 6.23.26 23.06.2026 7:59 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  1 Peter 2.11 NKJV (mostly)

My dear friends: please, please, please - 6.22.26 22.06.2026 7:24 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  1 Peter 2.11-17 NKJV 

It’s not rocket science! - 6.20.26 20.06.2026 4:23 ↓

One final word from Carl Medearis to top off this torturous week of reflections

A gentle listener who keeps cool - 6.19.26 19.06.2026 16:23 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  2 Timothy 2.23-25 MSG

Ixnay on the fancy mental or emotional footwork - 6.18.26 18.06.2026 7:48 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  1 Corinthians 2.1-5 MSG

Confusing my religion with my Savior - 6.17.26 17.06.2026 6:54 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  Acts 11.19-21 MSG

A propensity to focus on Jesus - 6.16.26 16.06.2026 7:22 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  Acts 8.3-4 MSG

Speaking of Jesus - 6.15.26 15.06.2026 7:41 ↓

Today’s Scripture reading :  Acts 8.26-35 MSG 

Embracing our new identity - 6.13.26 13.06.2026 3:47 ↓

Here is the entire text of Mike’s Amplified Version from this week’s reflections.