II Samuel 12:14-15

Are you living up to your true potential? Do you feel like you have more potential? Leadership expert Mark Sanborn invites you to get better and close the gap between how good you are and how good you can be. Start today with this 3-day reading plan drawn from The Potential Principle. For more information or to purchase The Potential Principle, please visit http://amzn.to/2qr84MS.

As moms and dads, we desire to share meaningful lessons with our children as they grow toward adulthood. Since much of what they learn is “more caught than taught,” we would be wise to model the concepts and behaviors that we want to instill, even as we offer instruction (realizing we can learn from our kids, as well!) Let’s consider areas where educating and exemplifying can have a positive effect.

Forgiveness is at the very heart of our Christian faith, but the uncommon virtue of positively rebuking someone in love is little understood. Take a succinct Biblical look at both spiritual practices over the next several days. Remember – both rebuking and forgiving are closely associated with repentance!

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the eighth part "The Fall of Israel." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.