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July 11, 2015

Midlife Crisis

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 11, 2015 May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth. A loving doe, a graceful deer—may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be captivated by her love. Proverbs 5:18–19 A midlife crisis means you are most likely [...]

July 10, 2015

Four Ways to Know God’s Will

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 10, 2015 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death. Philippians 3:10 Most of the time God’s will is just doing the next right thing. However, some life transitions like career [...]

July 9, 2015

Radical Mentoring

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 9, 2015 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 2 Timothy 2:2 The Lord called my friend Regi to help facilitate a mentoring movement branded the Radical [...]

July 7, 2015

Wealth of God

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 7, 2015 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. Ephesians 1:7 Wealth is a measure of financial capacity. Over the years, a few very wealthy people have supported the work of Ministry Ventures [...]

July 6, 2015

Distrust Yourself

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 6, 2015 For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing… Thanks be to God, [...]

July 5, 2015

God Reigns

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 5, 2015 God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne. Psalm 47:8 God reigns over the entire earth. He is not just the God of the east or the God of the west. He is the God of the north, south, east [...]

July 4, 2015

Honor, Duty, Country

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 4, 2015 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 [...]

June 13, 2015

Wise Guides

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 13, 2015 I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. Proverbs 4:11 God places wise guides in our lives to lead us in the way of wisdom. These are men and women with a touch of gray or a hoary [...]

May 31, 2015

Humble Wisdom

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 31, 2015 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. Proverbs 3:7 Humble wisdom does not hint at a holier-than-thou attitude. On the contrary, it is contrite before Christ and modest before men. Humble wisdom is very grateful to God [...]

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