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July 14, 2014

Joy Wins

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 14, 2014 Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. John 16:22 Joy wins. Sorrow may reign in the short-term, but long-term joy is victorious. Sin may have delayed a [...]

July 13, 2014

Quiet Rest

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 13, 2014 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to [...]

July 12, 2014

Gratitude to God

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 12, 2014 Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. Wealth and honor come from you; [...]

July 11, 2014

Single for God

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 11, 2014 For your Maker is your husband— the Lord Almighty is his name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth. Isaiah 54:5 How do we stay single for God in a society that marginalizes God? [...]

July 10, 2014

Grateful Praise

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 10, 2014 Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them. But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, “Salvation comes from the Lord.” Jonah 2:8-9 Grateful praise [...]

July 9, 2014

Companionship With Christ

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 9, 2014 Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. John 12:26 Following Jesus is much more than just an obedient servant following his master. It is also a rewarding [...]

July 8, 2014

Self Sacrifice

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 8, 2014 Listen carefully: Unless a grain of wheat is buried in the ground, dead to the world, it is never any more than a grain of wheat. But if it is buried, it sprouts and reproduces itself many times over. In the same way, anyone [...]

July 7, 2014

Places of Refuge

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 7, 2014 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 My soul can easily go to places of refuge that lack real peace, protection and refreshment. Worry is one of the suitors of my soul especially when I feel financial pressure [...]

July 6, 2014

A Beautiful Mind

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 6, 2014 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 A beautiful mind believes God, for there is fidelity of faith that flows from a mind focused on the Lord. It is steadfast on its Savior [...]

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