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January 22, 2015

In Not Of

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 22, 2015 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. John 17:16-18 It is somewhat surreal to think [...]

January 21, 2015

Guarded by God

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 21, 2015 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. John 17:15 Most days I am exposed, vulnerable to the elements of the world. The media seeks to proselytize my mind toward a [...]

January 20, 2015

Heart Broken

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 20, 2015 When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. Nehemiah 1:4 It breaks my heart when I learn of leaders who don’t finish well. It’s doubly painful when someone [...]

January 19, 2015

Problems With Peace

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 19, 2015 I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 I have my share of problems. Problems with people. Problems with my health [...]

January 18, 2015

Racial Reconciliation

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 18, 2015 Then the Lord said to me, “Go; I will send you far away to the Gentiles.” Acts 22:21 Race divides. Inherently it needs reconciliation. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are expected to be on the forefront of racial reconciliation. Christ is colorblind. There [...]

January 17, 2015

Big Vision

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 17, 2015 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 God has big vision. It’s enormous. He wrote the book on vision. He is the original visionary. God’s vision is so large we are unable to wrap our minds around its implications. [...]

January 16, 2015

Lonely But Not Alone

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 16, 2015 A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. John 16:32 In some seasons of my life [...]

January 15, 2015

Voluntary Sacrifice

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 15, 2015 I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father. John 16:28 Our church, like many churches, enjoys an incredible team of volunteers. Their devotion is first to their Lord Jesus—so they serve [...]

January 14, 2015

Resolution Not Retaliation

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 14, 2015 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. Matthew 5:39 Several years ago a friend discouraged another organization from endorsing a product I was promoting. I took [...]

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