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May 21, 2013

Instant Obedience

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- May 21, 2013 There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ “‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. “Then the father went to the other son and [...]

May 20, 2013

God is Able

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- May 20, 2013 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 God is able. He is able to abundantly bless in all things at all [...]

May 19, 2013

Wedding Celebration

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- May 19, 2013 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. John 2:1-2 A wedding is a celebration of two people committed to Christ and committed to each [...]

May 18, 2013

Thorough Work

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- May 18, 2013 “The Israelites had done all the work just as the Lord had commanded Moses. Moses inspected the work and saw that they had done it just as the Lord had commanded. So Moses blessed them” (Exodus 39:42–43). We live in an instant society. We want [...]

May 17, 2013

Work in Retirement

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- May 17, 2013 At five o’clock he went back and found still others standing around. He said, ‘Why are you standing around all day doing nothing?’ “They said, ‘Because no one hired us.’ “He told them to go to work in his vineyard. Matthew 20:5-7, The Message The [...]

May 16, 2013

Unacceptable Prayers

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- May 16, 2013 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable… The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people— Luke 18:9,11 Unacceptable prayers come from a proud [...]

May 15, 2013

Unanswered Prayers

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- May 15, 2013 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. Luke 18:1 Sometimes God is silent, even when His children cry out for answers. The unfair becomes a test of faith that grows the prayer life [...]

May 14, 2013

Christian Duty

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- May 14, 2013 So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty. Luke 17:10 Christian duty is illustrated by a master and servant relationship. The Master (Jesus Christ) is caring and clear [...]

May 13, 2013

Place of Torment

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- May 13, 2013 I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family, for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’ Luke 16:27-28 There is a place of torment designated for those who die without trusting [...]

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