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May 20, 2016

How to Find Happiness Through Cheerful Giving

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 20, 2016 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Several years ago, Rita and I met a new friend at a Generous Giving Celebration event. [...]

May 18, 2016

Living in the Present is a Present

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 18, 2016 So pay attention to how you hear. To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them. Luke 8:18, NLT Recently a friend [...]

May 16, 2016

Ways to Grow a Heart of Peace

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 16, 2016 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live [...]

May 15, 2016

Made Rich

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 15, 2016 You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11 God’s grace makes you rich in His ways. You are rich in mercy, [...]

May 14, 2016

Lessons Learned From Our Fourth Daughter’s Wedding

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 14, 2016 And the Spirit makes it possible to submit humbly to one another out of respect for the Anointed [Christ]. Ephesians 5:21, The Voice Our youngest daughter Anna Grace was married May 16, 2015. With very mixed emotions I gave her away, and along with [...]

May 13, 2016

Fear of God not Afraid of God

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 13, 2016 David was afraid of the Lord that day and said, “How can the ark of the Lord ever come to me? 2 Samuel 6:9 I had two types of high school football coaches: one whom I was afraid of because of his tirades and [...]

May 11, 2016

Friend of God

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 11, 2016 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend.” James 2:23 What does it mean to be a friend of God’s? It’s like a child who becomes an adult [...]

May 9, 2016

Ways to Make God Smile

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 9, 2016 May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace. Numbers 6:25-26, NLT Grandchildren are quick to bring a smile to the face of a grandparent. Their cute, customized language—their adorable [...]

May 8, 2016

Mom Wants What’s Best

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 8, 2016 Now then, my son, do what I say: Flee at once to my brother Laban in Harran. Stay with him for a while until your brother’s fury subsides. Genesis 27:43-44 Moms are uncanny at knowing what’s best for their child. It can be as [...]

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