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A daily Christian devotional podcast. Three Bible verses. One reflection. A prayer for your day. Each 5-minute episode draws from the devotional book series by Mark Ross Junkans — one Psalm, one Old Testament verse, and one New Testament verse to anchor your morning.
Welcome to 3 Verses a Day, a daily Christian devotional podcast by Mark Ross Junkans. In this short introduction, Mark shares how the devotional was born from a simple realization: connecting with God doesn't need to be complicated. What if you ju...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 136:1 · Lamentations 3:22-23 · 1 John 4:16
Day 1 of the 30-day devotional explores God's unfailing love through three Scripture readings: Psalm 136:1, Lamentations 3:22-23, and First John 4:16. The psalmist declares that God's love endures forever — not from a place of ease, but while runn...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 62:1-2 · Isaiah 30:15 · Matthew 11:28-30
Day 2 of this daily Bible reading focuses on finding rest through Psalm 62:1-2, Isaiah 30:15, and Matthew 11:28-30. In a culture that celebrates busyness and wears exhaustion like a badge of honor, what if the most productive thing you could do to...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 119:105 · Habakkuk 2:4 · 2 Corinthians 5:7
Day 3 of this daily devotional explores walking by faith through Psalm 119:105, Habakkuk 2:4, and Second Corinthians 5:7. God's Word is a lamp for our feet — not a spotlight for our entire future. He provides just enough light for the next step. L...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 73:26 · Isaiah 40:29-31 · 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Day 4 of this daily Bible reading examines how God's strength works through our weakness, drawing from Psalm 73:26, Isaiah 40:29-31, and Second Corinthians 12:9-10. Sometimes faith feels hard and we feel weak — maybe you're facing a health crisis,...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 29:11 · Isaiah 26:3 · John 14:27
Day 5 of this morning devotional explores finding peace in the storm through Psalm 29:11, Isaiah 26:3, and John 14:27. A painting contest once asked artists to depict peace — the winner showed a raging waterfall with a tiny bird's nest tucked safe...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 31:15 · Ecclesiastes 3:1 · Galatians 4:4-5
Day 6 of this daily devotional addresses God's perfect timing through Psalm 31:15, Ecclesiastes 3:1, and Galatians 4:4-5. Waiting is one of the hardest things we do — we live in a microwave culture but serve a slow-cooker God, and the tension can ...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 103:8-12 · Isaiah 1:18 · Ephesians 1:7
Day 7 of this daily Bible reading explores forgiveness and freedom through Psalm 103:8-12, Isaiah 1:18, and Ephesians 1:7. How far is the east from the west? Unlike north and south, which have poles that define their limits, east and west never me...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 42:5 · Jeremiah 29:11 · Romans 15:13
Day 8 of this daily devotional focuses on hope for tomorrow through Psalm 42:5, Jeremiah 29:11, and Romans 15:13. Have you ever felt stuck in a pit, looking up at everyone else who seemed to have their lives figured out? The psalmist knows that fe...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 138:8 · Proverbs 19:21 · Romans 8:28
Day 9 of this daily Bible reading explores trusting God's plan through Psalm 138:8, Proverbs 19:21, and Romans 8:28. Watching a master chess player is fascinating — while you focus on the next move, he's thinking five moves ahead, seeing patterns ...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 16:11 · Nehemiah 8:10 · John 15:11
Day 10 of this daily devotional discovers joy in the journey through Psalm 16:11, Nehemiah 8:10, and John 15:11. When was the last time you felt genuinely joyful — not just happy because something went your way, but deeply joyful regardless of cir...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 23:1 · 1 Kings 17:14 · Philippians 4:19
Day 11 of this daily Bible reading explores God's provision through Psalm 23:1, First Kings 17:14, and Philippians 4:19. Money stress keeps a lot of people awake at night — maybe you're calculating bills, wondering how you'll make ends meet. David...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 27:1 · Joshua 1:9 · 2 Timothy 1:7
Day 12 of this daily devotional focuses on courage for today through Psalm 27:1, Joshua 1:9, and Second Timothy 1:7. Fear has a way of making everything seem bigger than it really is — that difficult conversation looms like a mountain, test result...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 100:4 · 1 Chronicles 16:34 · 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Day 13 of this daily Bible reading explores gratitude in all things through Psalm 100:4, First Chronicles 16:34, and First Thessalonians 5:18. Here's a challenge: try to feel anxious and grateful at the same time — it's nearly impossible. Gratitud...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 89:2 · Lamentations 3:23 · 2 Timothy 2:13
Day 14 of this daily devotional celebrates God's faithfulness through Psalm 89:2, Lamentations 3:23, and Second Timothy 2:13. Sarah stared at the pregnancy test, tears streaming. Negative. Again. After three years of trying, she wondered if God ha...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 25:4-5 · Proverbs 3:5-6 · James 1:5
Day 15 of this daily Bible reading seeks wisdom for decisions through Psalm 25:4-5, Proverbs 3:5-6, and James 1:5. Standing at a crossroads can be paralyzing — should you take that job, end that relationship, move to a different city? The weight o...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 139:13-14 · Jeremiah 1:5 · Ephesians 2:10
Day 16 of this daily devotional explores finding purpose through Psalm 139:13-14, Jeremiah 1:5, and Ephesians 2:10. 'What's my purpose?' is one of the most common and anxiety-producing questions people ask. But what if the pressure to find your 'o...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 147:3 · Isaiah 61:1-3 · 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Day 17 of this daily Bible reading explores healing and restoration through Psalm 147:3, Isaiah 61:1-3, and Second Corinthians 1:3-4. Broken hearts come in many forms — shattered by betrayal, crushed by loss, or slowly fractured by disappointment....
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 91:1-2 · Isaiah 43:2 · John 10:28-29
Day 18 of this daily devotional explores God's protection through Psalm 91:1-2, Isaiah 43:2, and John 10:28-29. The world can feel dangerous — turn on the news and you'll hear about natural disasters, crime, and economic uncertainty. The psalmist ...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 27:14 · Isaiah 55:8-9 · Romans 8:25
Day 19 of this daily Bible reading explores patience in the process through Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 55:8-9, and Romans 8:25. We live in an instant-everything culture, but God often works at what feels like a glacial pace. What if impatience is actuall...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 133:1 · Ecclesiastes 4:12 · Hebrews 10:24-25
Day 20 of this daily devotional explores community and fellowship through Psalm 133:1, Ecclesiastes 4:12, and Hebrews 10:24-25. 'I don't need church — I can worship God on my own.' Sound familiar? People can be difficult and community can feel com...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 119:105 · Isaiah 55:11 · 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Day 21 of this daily Bible reading explores God's Word as our guide through Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 55:11, and Second Timothy 3:16-17. Have you ever tried to navigate a dark room without a flashlight? You stumble over furniture and bump into walls. ...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 100:2 · Isaiah 58:10-11 · Mark 10:43-44
Day 22 of this daily devotional focuses on serving others through Psalm 100:2, Isaiah 58:10-11, and Mark 10:43-44. It's 6 AM and Lisa is already exhausted — between work, kids' activities, and household responsibilities, she feels like she's runni...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 56:3-4 · Isaiah 41:10 · 1 John 4:18
Day 23 of this daily Bible reading tackles overcoming fear through Psalm 56:3-4, Isaiah 41:10, and First John 4:18. Fear doesn't knock politely and wait for permission to enter — it barges in uninvited, usually in the middle of the night or when y...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 30:5 · Isaiah 43:1-2 · James 1:2-4
Day 24 of this daily devotional explores perseverance through trials with Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 43:1-2, and James 1:2-4. Some seasons of life feel like they'll never end — the job search drags on, illness persists, relationships struggle despite coun...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 103:10-12 · Isaiah 55:7 · Ephesians 2:8-9
Day 25 of this daily Bible reading explores God's grace through Psalm 103:10-12, Isaiah 55:7, and Ephesians 2:8-9. Grace is the most beautiful and hardest-to-accept concept in all of Christianity. We live in a performance-based world where you get...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 37:4 · Isaiah 26:3 · Philippians 4:11-13
Day 26 of this daily devotional explores contentment and peace through Psalm 37:4, Isaiah 26:3, and Philippians 4:11-13. Contentment feels almost countercultural in our age of endless upgrades, constant advertisements, and social media highlight r...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 31:24 · Jeremiah 31:17 · Romans 15:4
Day 27 of this daily Bible reading focuses on hope for the future through Psalm 31:24, Jeremiah 31:17, and Romans 15:4. Hope can feel dangerous when you've been disappointed before — after enough letdowns, it's tempting to protect your heart by ex...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 139:7-10 · Isaiah 43:4 · Matthew 28:20
Day 28 of this daily devotional explores God's presence through Psalm 139:7-10, Isaiah 43:4, and Matthew 28:20. Loneliness might be one of the most painful experiences we face — it's possible to feel lonely in a crowded room, isolated even when su...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 86:11 · Isaiah 30:21 · John 14:6
Day 29 of this daily Bible reading explores walking in truth through Psalm 86:11, Isaiah 30:21, and John 14:6. We live in an age where truth feels relative and subjective — 'your truth,' 'my truth,' 'speak your truth.' While personal perspectives ...
Read Full Transcript →Psalm 90:12 · Isaiah 40:8 · 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
Day 30 of this daily devotional concludes the 30-day journey with an eternal perspective through Psalm 90:12, Isaiah 40:8, and Second Corinthians 4:17-18. After four weeks of diving into God's character and promises, this final day is about carryi...
Read Full Transcript →3 Verses a Day is a daily Christian devotional podcast and the audio companion to the devotional book series by Mark Ross Junkans. Each episode reads three Bible verses — one Psalm, one from the Old Testament, and one from the New Testament — followed by a short reflection, a prayer, and a practical application for your day.
Season 1 follows 3 Verses a Day: A 30-Day Devotional. Season 2 follows 3 Verses a Day: Trust in God. Five minutes of morning devotional. Three Scripture readings. One God who is always faithful.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105