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October 1, 2018

Faith and Patience to Suffer Well

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 1, 2018 Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful. James 5:11, NKJV “Widespread carcinomatosis“, a recent life altering prognosis for my mom. We [...]

September 30, 2018

Holy Spirit Compelled

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 30, 2018 For I am full of words, and the spirit within me compels me.” Job 32:18 God wants us to live a life compelled by His Spirit. When the Spirit within us says yes, we are obliged to follow His lead. It may interfere with [...]

September 29, 2018

Filled with Grief

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 29, 2018 When they came together in Galilee, he said to them, ‘The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men. They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised to life.’ And the disciples were filled [...]

September 28, 2018

Disciplined Leaders Energized by Their Devotion to Christ

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 28, 2018 His heart was devoted to the ways of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 17:6 What is the difference between devotion and discipline? Is one more valuable than the other? Devotion is an overriding commitment to Christ and His way of doing things. It engages the [...]

September 26, 2018

The Healing Power of Spoken Words

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 26, 2018 Therefore, confess your sins to one another [your false steps, your offenses], and pray for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) can accomplish much [when put into action and made effective [...]

September 24, 2018

Racism Buried Alive

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 24, 2018 There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Romans 3:22-24 “I am culpable”. Until all of [...]

September 23, 2018

Selfless Prayer

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 23, 2018 And the Lord accepted Job’s prayer. After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord made him prosperous again and gave him twice as much as he had before. Job 42:9–10 Friends snared by sin need our prayers, not our prognosis. God’s part is [...]

September 22, 2018

Peace of Mind

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 22, 2018 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 Peace of mind begins with peace with God. Inner peace [...]

September 21, 2018

God Presides

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 21, 2018 God presides in the great assembly; he gives judgment among the “gods”. Psalm 82:1 God presides over the courtroom of our culture. He is the Chief Justice over our cares, concerns and corruption. Nothing done in this life sneaks by our Savior. We can [...]

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