The Principles
365 principles. 13 themes. Drawn from Scripture.
Vol. 1Calling & AuthorityWhere leadership begins · · Days 1–30
1Who am I?The Exodus2As I was sent, so I send youThe first Easter3No one takes this honor for himselfThe Divided Kingdom4The Most High rulesThe Babylonian Exile5No power but from aboveThe night of the trial6Uneducated, common menThe early church7Appointed before you were bornJudah before the exile8Here am I; send meThe Divided Kingdom9You did not choose meThe night before the cross10Set apart by the SpiritThe early church11The least in my familyThe Judges12Found faithfulThe early church13The commendation that countsThe early church14Carry it togetherThe Exodus15First, to be with himChrist's ministry16Do not run unsentJudah before the exile17Appointed to serviceThe early church18The towel, not the titleThe night before the cross19Called at the plowThe age of the prophets20You cannot serve two mastersChrist's ministry21He equips whom he callsThe early church22Authority to build upThe early church23The day of small thingsAfter the exile24I am with you alwaysAfter the resurrection25The faithful and wise managerChrist's ministry26I was no prophetThe Divided Kingdom27A servant of Christ firstThe early church28Different gifts, one LordThe early church29Judged more strictlyThe early church30Watching over soulsThe early church
Vol. 2Character & IntegrityWho you are unseen · · Days 31–65
31Heart before handsThe United Monarchy32Walk securelyThe age of the patriarchs33Integrity as your guideThe United Monarchy34Poor and honestThe wisdom writings35A blessing to those after youThe United Monarchy36Faithful in littleThe sojourn in Egypt37A good nameThe reign of Solomon38Above reproachThe early church39Be the patternThe early church40Honorable before allThe early church41No fault to findThe Babylonian Exile42Guard your heartThe reign of Solomon43What you could take, but don'tThe Return from Exile44Whose ox have I taken?The end of the Judges45Let another praise youThe reign of Solomon46The Lord weighs the heartThe United Monarchy47Seen in secretChrist's ministry48Truth outlastsThe Divided Kingdom49Keep your word when it costsThe United Monarchy50One standard for allThe Divided Kingdom51Your sin will find you outThe wilderness52The bribe that blindsThe Exodus53Not a lover of moneyThe early church54Character comes firstThe early church55Practice what you preachThe early church56A little leavenThe early church57The double-minded leaderThe early church58Invest it, don't bury itChrist's ministry59Remember who gave itThe wilderness60The blameless walk is safeThe reign of Solomon61Integrity proven over timeThe age of the patriarchs62Truth in the inward partsThe United Monarchy63A clear conscienceThe early church64Flee itThe sojourn in Egypt65Let integrity guard youThe United Monarchy
Vol. 3Humility & ServanthoodGreatness that stoops · · Days 66–95
66Greatness that servesChrist's ministry67Among you as one who servesThe night before the cross68Count others betterThe early church69The mind that descendsThe early church70The ones God liftsChrist's ministry71Take the lower placeChrist's ministry72Clothed with humilityThe early church73Humility before honorThe United Monarchy74Pride goes before a fallThe wisdom writings75What humility is rewarded withThe United Monarchy76Two ways to prayChrist's ministry77Grace for the humbleThe early church78In due timeThe early church79Walk humblyThe Divided Kingdom80Think of yourself rightlyThe early church81Devoted to servingThe early church82The greatness of a servant girlThe Divided Kingdom83Not like DiotrephesThe early church84No task beneath youAfter the resurrection85Associate with the lowlyThe early church86He must increaseChrist's ministry87Love correctionThe reign of Solomon88Prefer the otherThe age of the patriarchs89Seek not great thingsJudah before the exile90Meekness is not weaknessThe Exodus91Boast in the LordThe early church92Lift the one you could rivalThe United Monarchy93Strong in weaknessThe early church94Refuse the gloryThe early church95Not greater than the MasterThe night before the cross
Vol. 4Wisdom & DiscernmentLeading with skill · · Days 96–130
96The wise keep learningThe reign of Solomon97Lean on God, not yourselfThe Divided Kingdom98Get wisdom above allThe reign of Solomon99The wise grow wiserThe reign of Solomon100Safety in counselThe reign of Solomon101Plans need counselThe reign of Solomon102Counsel for your warsThe United Monarchy103Hear before you answerThe reign of Solomon104See trouble comingThe sojourn in Egypt105The folly of self-trustThe reign of Solomon106Ask God for wisdomThe early church107Wisdom you can recognizeThe early church108Seek the wisdom you lackThe Babylonian Exile109Shrewd and innocentChrist's ministry110Count the costChrist's ministry111Don't believe everythingThe early church112Draw out the heartThe reign of Solomon113Listen to the advice you don't wantThe Divided Kingdom114The company you keepThe reign of Solomon115Wisdom guards youThe reign of Solomon116Where wisdom beginsThe reign of Solomon117Haste misses the wayThe Conquest118Apply your heartThe reign of Solomon119Test everythingThe early church120Redeem the timeThe early church121A time to be silentThe reign of Solomon122Discern your actual wayThe reign of Solomon123Understand before you actThe Conquest124The way that seems rightChrist's ministry125Discern the excellentThe early church126Build, don't demolishThe reign of Solomon127Search for it like treasureThe reign of Solomon128Right in his own eyesThe reign of Solomon129Hear the other sideThe reign of Solomon130Wisdom over goldThe wisdom writings
Vol. 5Vision & DirectionSetting the way · · Days 131–155
131Without vision, people driftThe reign of Solomon132Commit your work to the LordThe reign of Solomon133You plan; God directsThe reign of Solomon134Write the vision plainlyBefore the exile135The diligent and the hastyIsrael in Egypt136Fields before the houseThe age of Israel’s wisdom137The certain soundThe rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall138One thing I doPaul's imprisonment139Eyes straight aheadThe instruction of the wise140What you build onThe founding of the church at Corinth141Sheep without a shepherdThe Galilean ministry142Many plans, one purposeThe oracles of Isaiah143Guided continuallyThe wilderness journey144For such a time as thisThe Persian court of Xerxes145Let us rise and buildThe rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall146Set your mind abovePaul's letter to Colossae147Number your daysAttributed to Moses148Men who understood the timesThe rise of David's kingdom149Seek first the kingdomThe Sermon on the Mount150A single eyeThe Sermon on the Mount151He delights in his wayA psalm of David152Make level pathsThe letter to the Hebrews153Beautiful in its timeThe reign of Solomon154If the Lord willsThe letter of James155Out and in before themDavid becomes king at Hebron
Vol. 6Courage & ConvictionStanding firm · · Days 156–185
156Be strong and courageousIsrael at the edge of the Jordan157Do not fear their facesThe wilderness, Israel under Moses158We must obey GodThe young church in Jerusalem159We cannot but speakThe young church in Jerusalem160Though the furnace roarsThe exile in Babylon161Daniel at the open windowThe exile under Darius162If I perish, I perishThe Persian court of Xerxes163Watch, stand firm, be strongPaul's letter to Corinth164A spirit, not of fearPaul's last letters165Bold as a lionThe wisdom of Israel166Should a man like me run?The rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall167Speak, and be not silentPaul's mission in Corinth168Fear the One who holds the soulThe Galilean ministry169The Lord is my helperThe letter to the Hebrews170Grant us boldnessThe young church in Jerusalem171Not ashamed of the testimonyPaul's imprisonment in Rome172Whose approval?Paul's letter to the Galatians173Do not turn from itIsrael at the edge of the Jordan174The fear of man is a snareThe wisdom of Israel175Though all forsook mePaul's imprisonment in Rome176Hold fast the confessionThe letter to the Hebrews177Do not follow a crowdIsrael's law at Sinai178Not frightened by opponentsPaul's letter to Philippi179Having done all, standPaul's letter to Ephesus180Purposed in his heartThe exile in Babylon181Let no one despise your youthPaul's letters to Timothy182You are the manThe reign of David183Deal courageouslyThe reign of Jehoshaphat184Do not shrink backThe letter to the Hebrews185Let nothing move youPaul's letter to Colossae
Vol. 7Shepherding & Developing PeopleCaring for and raising others · · Days 186–220
186Know your ownThe teaching of Jesus187Shepherd willinglyPeter's first letter188Feed my sheepAfter the resurrection, by the sea189Shepherds who feed themselvesThe exile in Babylon190Watch over yourself firstPaul's journey to Jerusalem191Entrust it to faithful peoplePaul's last letters192Equip the saintsPaul's letter to Ephesus193Gentle as a motherPaul's letter to Thessalonica194Read what each one needsPaul's letter to Thessalonica195The pace of the flockJacob's return to Canaan196He gently leadsIsaiah's vision of comfort197Leave the ninety-nineThe teaching of Jesus198Bear one another's burdensPaul's letter to the Galatians199Watch over their soulsThe letter to the Hebrews200Rejoice and weep with themPaul's letter to Rome201Iron sharpens ironThe wisdom of Israel202As a father with his childrenPaul's letter to Thessalonica203Turn the wanderer backThe letter of James204Bind up the brokenThe exile in Babylon205Food in due seasonThe teaching of Jesus206A bruised reedIsaiah's song of the Servant207Beside still watersA psalm of David208Let the children comeThe teaching of Jesus209Serve them, and they will followThe division of the kingdom210My true child in the faithPaul's letters to Timothy211Spend and be spentPaul's letters to Corinth212Imitate me as I imitate ChristPaul's letters to Corinth213Comfort with the comfort you receivedPaul's letters to Corinth214Carry them as a nurseIsrael in the wilderness215Night and day, with tearsPaul's farewell at Miletus216That they might be with himThe teaching of Jesus217Invite the ones who can't repayThe teaching of Jesus218Strengthen the weak handsIsaiah's vision of the highway219Fan into flamePaul's letters to Timothy220They will know by your loveThe night before the cross
Vol. 8Delegation, Team & SuccessionSharing and handing off · · Days 221–245
221Too heavy to carry aloneIsrael in the wilderness222Appoint capable peopleIsrael in the wilderness223Distribute the burdenIsrael in the wilderness224Choose proven peopleThe young church in Jerusalem225Two are better than oneThe reign of Solomon226A threefold cordThe reign of Solomon227Many members, one bodyPaul's letters to Corinth228Two by twoThe teaching of Jesus229Would that all were prophetsIsrael in the wilderness230Know the God of your fatherThe end of David's reign231He goes before youThe end of Moses' life232A double portionThe prophets of Israel233The time of my departurePaul's last letter234Elders in every townPaul's letter to Titus235We will not neglect the wordThe young church in Jerusalem236Build for after you are goneThe end of David's reign237According to abilityThe teaching of Jesus238Faithful over a littleThe teaching of Jesus239Put your honor on himIsrael in the wilderness240Moses is dead; now ariseAfter Moses' death241Let them judgeIsrael in the wilderness242Full of the spirit of wisdomAfter Moses' death243Set apart and sentThe church at Antioch244Gifts that differPaul's letter to Rome245I entrust you to GodPaul's farewell at Miletus
Vol. 9Words, Truth & InfluenceThe weight of words · · Days 246–270
246A gentle answerThe wisdom of Israel247A word fitly spokenThe wisdom of Israel248Death and life in the tongueThe wisdom of Israel249Reckless words pierceThe wisdom of Israel250Seasoned with saltPaul's letter to Colossae251Truth in lovePaul's letter to Ephesus252Only what builds upPaul's letter to Ephesus253Quick to hear, slow to speakThe letter of James254The tongue steers the shipThe letter of James255Let your yes be yesThe Sermon on the Mount256A soft tongue breaks boneThe wisdom of Israel257A word in seasonThe wisdom of Israel258When words are manyThe wisdom of Israel259A truthful witness savesThe wisdom of Israel260Truth to your neighborThe rebuilding after exile261Pleasant words, healingThe wisdom of Israel262Gentleness and respectPeter's first letter263Sound speech beyond reproachPaul's letter to Titus264Keep the confidenceThe wisdom of Israel265Salt and lightThe Sermon on the Mount266The heart makes speech persuasiveThe wisdom of Israel267Build each other upPaul's letter to Thessalonica268A guard over my mouthA psalm of David269Let your words be fewThe reign of Solomon270A truthful witness does not lieThe wisdom of Israel
Vol. 10Conflict, Correction & ReconciliationHard conversations, kept whole · · Days 271–300
271Go to him directlyThe teaching of Jesus272Restore, watching yourselfPaul's letters to Corinth273The wounds of a friendThe wisdom of Israel274Open rebuke, not hidden loveThe wisdom of Israel275So far as it depends on youPaul's letter to Rome276Keep aloof from strifeThe wisdom of Israel277Correct opponents with gentlenessPaul's last letters278Reconcile, then bring your giftThe Sermon on the Mount279Before the sun goes downPaul's letter to Ephesus280Drop it before it breaks outThe wisdom of Israel281A rebuke wins more favorThe wisdom of Israel282Forgive as you were forgivenPaul's letter to Colossae283Seventy times sevenThe teaching of Jesus284Warn a divisive person twicePaul's letter to Titus285Glory to overlook an offenseThe wisdom of Israel286Pursue what makes for peacePaul's letter to Rome287An offended brotherThe wisdom of Israel288Settle quicklyThe Sermon on the Mount289Overcome evil with goodPaul's letter to Rome290Hear every sideThe young church in Jerusalem291The Spirit and usThe young church in Jerusalem292Blessed are the peacemakersThe Sermon on the Mount293Bear with the weakPaul's letter to Rome294Rebuke the wiseThe wisdom of Israel295Love covers a multitudePeter's first letter296The ministry of reconciliationPaul's letters to Corinth297Patience calms strifeThe wisdom of Israel298A root of bitternessThe letter to the Hebrews299Better than the mightyThe wisdom of Israel300Keep the unityPaul's letter to Ephesus
Vol. 11Endurance, Suffering & OppositionStaying on the wall · · Days 301–325
301Do not grow wearyPaul's letter to the Galatians302I cannot come downThe rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall303A tool and a weaponThe rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall304Count it joyThe letter of James305Suffering produces hopePaul's letter to Rome306Afflicted but not crushedPaul's letters to Corinth307Renewed day by dayPaul's letters to Corinth308Eyes fixed on JesusThe letter to the Hebrews309Do not be surprised by the firePeter's first letter310To live is ChristPaul's imprisonment311When I am weakPaul's letters to Corinth312Content in any circumstancePaul's letter to Philippi313Your work will be rewardedThe reign of Asa314Wait for the LORDA psalm of David315Endure to the endThe teaching of Jesus316Share in his sufferingsPeter's first letter317Like a good soldierPaul's last letters318Run to winPaul's letters to Corinth319Do not throw it awayThe letter to the Hebrews320The crown for those who endureThe letter of James321He strengthened himself in the LORDDavid's fugitive years322Pray and post a guardThe rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall323More precious than goldPeter's first letter324Patient like a farmerThe letter of James325He will complete itPaul's letter to Philippi
Vol. 12Failure, Grace & RestorationFalling and rising · · Days 326–345
326Fall seven times, rise againThe wisdom of Israel327Grace abounded all the morePaul's letter to Rome328I have prayed for youThe night of the betrayal329Peter wept, and was not finishedThe night of the betrayal330Confess and find mercyThe wisdom of Israel331New every morningThe fall of Jerusalem332When I fall, I will riseThe prophecy of Micah333Create in me a clean heartDavid's repentance334Faithful to forgiveJohn's first letter335Come boldly to the throneThe letter to the Hebrews336Do not gloat when a rival fallsThe wisdom of Israel337A second timeThe prophet Jonah338Godly griefPaul's letters to Corinth339I have sinnedThe reign of David340He upholds all who fallA psalm of David341He will abundantly pardonIsaiah's invitation342He restores my soulA psalm of David343Near to the brokenheartedA psalm of David344Useful againPaul's last letter345Mercy triumphs over judgmentThe letter of James
Vol. 13Prayer & DependenceLeading from God's presence · · Days 346–365
346Pray first, then planThe exile under Artaxerxes347God gives the increasePaul's letters to Corinth348Apart from me, nothingThe night before the cross349All night in prayerThe teaching of Jesus350Rising early to prayThe teaching of Jesus351Our eyes are on youThe reign of Jehoshaphat352If your presence does not goIsrael in the wilderness353Be anxious for nothingPaul's letter to Philippi354Pray without ceasingPaul's letter to Thessalonica355Devote yourselves to prayerPaul's letter to Colossae356He renews the wearyIsaiah's vision of comfort357Inquire of the LORDDavid's fugitive years358Pray for those in your chargePaul's letters to Timothy359Watch and prayThe night of the betrayal360Cast your cares on himPeter's first letter361Every good gift from aboveThe letter of James362Pray for open doorsPaul's letter to Colossae363Not by might, but by my SpiritThe rebuilding of the temple364Be still, and knowA psalm of the sons of Korah365His counsel stands foreverA psalm of trust