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December 29, 2018

Saved to Serve

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 29, 2018 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family [...]

December 28, 2018

Sacred Scripture

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 28, 2018 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: ‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’” Matthew [...]

December 25, 2018

First Christmas

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 25, 2018 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Luke 2:11-12 The focus of the [...]

December 24, 2018

Anticipating God’s Gifts

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 24, 2018 Wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him…And when they had come into the house, they saw [...]

December 23, 2018

Prophecy Fulfilled

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 23, 2018 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: ‘The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel’—which means, ‘God with us’”. Matthew 1:22–23 Prophecy predicted Christ’s birth, His [...]

December 22, 2018

Peace on Earth

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 22, 2018 Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. Luke 2:14 Peace on earth begins with peace in the human heart. It is the result of an inner transformation that affects external conditions. For example, if [...]

December 21, 2018

Giving Permission to Die

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 21, 2018 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. Luke 23:46 “Son if you were me, would you take the chemo”? was Momma’s question to me after a sobering [...]

December 19, 2018

Identity Crisis

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 19, 2018 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:3-4 Traumatic events like divorce or a job loss can create a crisis of [...]

December 17, 2018

A Taste of What’s to Come

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 17, 2018 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption [...]

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