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May 29, 2017

Honor, Duty, Country

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 29, 2017 All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give all of you into our hands. 1 Samuel 17:47 Nations with effective armies are founded on [...]

May 28, 2017

Responsible Christian Citizens

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 28, 2017 Then the commander said, ‘I had to pay a big price for my citizenship.’ ‘But I was born a citizen,’ Paul replied. Those who were about to question him withdrew immediately. The commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put Paul, [...]

May 27, 2017

Menial Tasks

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 27, 2017 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. John 13:5 Jesus was the master of menial tasks. He was not afraid to get His hands dirty—literally. There [...]

May 26, 2017

Discerning God’s Will

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 26, 2017 Then Gideon said to God; ‘do not be angry with me. Let me make just one more request. Allow me one more test with the fleece…” Judges 6:39 b Understanding God’s will is not always crystal clear, especially if you believe He is leading [...]

May 24, 2017

Life Lessons I Learned From S. Truett Cathy’s Funeral

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 24, 2017 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1 I was honored and blessed to be one of several thousand who attended Truett’s funeral on September 10, 2014. I arrived two hours early [...]

May 22, 2017

Close Couples Come Together

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 22, 2017 The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body but yields it to her husband. In the same way, the husband does not have authority over [...]

May 21, 2017

Show Up

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 21, 2017 When he [the king] saw Queen Esther standing in the court, he was pleased with her and held out to her the gold scepter that was in his hand. So Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter. Esther 5:2 Successful living is [...]

May 20, 2017

Thoroughly Prepared

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 20, 2017 So I went to the governors of Trans-Euphrates and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me. Nehemiah 2:9 It is very hard to over-prepare, as most people do not struggle with over-preparation. One’s temptation is [...]

May 19, 2017

Follow Jesus First

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 19, 2017 When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Matthew 8:18-19 Good leaders are first [...]

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