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November 4, 2019

Moments of Silence

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 4, 2019 When he [The Lamb—Jesus] opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Revelation 8:1 Sometimes silence is the best strategy. We replace exhausting striving with energizing silence. Our flesh wants to engage in an emotional debate, but our [...]

November 3, 2019

Abiding Bears Much Fruit

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 3, 2019 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 Much fruit that remains is the goal of a disciple of [...]

November 1, 2019

Seductive Self Righteousness

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 1, 2019 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable. Luke 18:9 Self-righteousness is ugly. It is ugly to God and it is ugly to others. Self-righteousness is a blind spot of the worst kind, [...]

October 30, 2019

Preparation For God’s Direction

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 30, 2019 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: ‘A voice of one calling in the desert, “Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.” Matthew 3:3 There is a preparation of the heart that is needed to move [...]

October 28, 2019

God Cares For You

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 28, 2019 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 God cares about you. He cares about your job; He cares about your fears; He cares about your spouse; He cares about your children; He cares about your parents; He [...]

October 27, 2019

Do Your Best, Trust God With The Rest

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 27, 2019 She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial. Mark 14:8 God expects your best—nothing more, nothing less. Your best plus God’s best is a productive combination, but be careful not to fall into the false [...]

October 25, 2019

Confident in Christ to Carry On

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 25, 2019 With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall. 2 Samuel 22:30 In Christ we are confident, and He is our confidence. We do not have to waver in fear or regret if Jesus is with [...]

October 23, 2019

Stubborn Pride

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 23, 2019 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 Stubborn pride is an entrée to destructive behavior. It facilitates foolish actions and is disparaging to relationships. Pride is not afraid to offend anyone and appeases no one. Its demanding spirit may [...]

October 21, 2019

God’s Instruction Manual For Life

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 21, 2019 The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. Isaiah 50:4 Rarely do I read the instruction manuals of the children’s [...]

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