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January 24, 2025

Understanding and Obeying God’s Will

“Fools rush in impulsively while the wise weigh the will of God.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 24, 2025 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Ephesians 5:17 Why is it important to know God’s will for our life? Understanding God’s will is vital as it [...]

January 22, 2025

Communion Enhances Communication

“Communion with God and people enhances communication.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 22, 2025 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15:7 Communion conjures up the sacred experience of taking the bread and wine in [...]

January 20, 2025

Light Drives Out Darkness

“Christ’s light in you is more potent than any shadow of sin.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 20, 2025 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate [...]

January 17, 2025

Held Hostage

“God’s faithfulness washes away worry.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 17, 2025 Do not worry about tomorrow. Matthew 6:34 Held hostage, not physically but mentally. Mental abduction happens to me when I obsess over the future. Fear is one common captor. My assurance of being beloved by my heavenly Father flees [...]

January 15, 2025

Best Use of Time

“You have enough time to do God’s will because He has perfectly ordered your days.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 15, 2025 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 ESV What is time? It’s [...]

January 13, 2025

Empty Clouds

“Avoid being an empty cloud of false hope by being a full cloud of love.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 13, 2025 A person who promises a gift but doesn’t give it is like clouds and wind that bring no rain. Proverbs 25:14 Clouds are one of my favorites in our [...]

January 10, 2025

Delays to Answered Prayer

“Delays are meant for us to take the time for intimacy with Jesus.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 10, 2025 Therefore will the Lord wait that he may be gracious unto you. Isaiah 30:18 Delays are a normal part of life. Flight delays. Traffic delays. Waiting in lines. Workplace or task [...]

January 8, 2025

Plan the Year

“Invest time and effort in planning; you will save time and better align with God’s heart.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 8, 2025 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. Proverbs 16:9 For many years, my wife Rita and I have taken time in January [...]

January 6, 2025

Church Community

“Love well, the Bride of Christ.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 6, 2025 All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer… And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. [...]

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