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September 23, 2020

A Cultivated Life

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 23, 2020 But the plant soon wilted under the hot sun, and since it didn’t have deep roots, it died. Other seed fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants so they produced no grain. Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, [...]

September 21, 2020

Be Brave

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 21, 2020 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7, NKJV Bravery is not just for the soldier on the battlefield, it is necessary for everyday life. A brave child [...]

September 20, 2020

Respect Him

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 20, 2020 The wife must respect her husband. Ephesians 5:33 Respect for a husband is like love is for a wife. It is a catalyst for his confidence and encouragement that he can fulfill his role as provider and leader. Most men question their ability to [...]

September 18, 2020

Soul Nurture

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 18, 2020 My soul melts from heaviness; strengthen me according to Your word. Psalm 119:28, NKJV There’s nothing like a great meal. This morning, as I read and reflected, my stomach started to rumble with hunger. Just like clockwork, the library door opened and there was my [...]

September 16, 2020

Spiritually Engaged

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 16, 2020 But people who aren’t spiritual can’t receive these truths from God’s Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them and they can’t understand it, for only those who are spiritual can understand what the Spirit means. 1 Corinthians 2:14 My step-grandfather, N.B. Smith, once said [...]

September 14, 2020

Love Sees Potential

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 14, 2020 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring one another. Romans 12:10, NLT My friend David is a remarkable person. We first met about 25 years ago, and I remember being immediately struck by his love for Jesus and for other [...]

September 13, 2020

Love Her

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 13, 2020 Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot bear up… an unloved woman who is married. Proverbs 30:21, 23a What does a woman long for from her husband? Simply love. A husband’s love is like a fresh breath from heaven for [...]

September 9, 2020

Faith is Underrated

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 9, 2020 Because you have so little faith. I [Jesus] tell you this: if you had even a faint spark of faith, even faith as tiny as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and because of your faith, [...]

September 7, 2020

Money is Overrated

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 7, 2020 Do not overwork yourself just to become wealthy; have enough sense to know when to quit. As soon as you become fixed on riches, they vanish. For suddenly they sprout wings and become like a soaring eagle flying high in the sky. Proverbs 23:4-5, [...]

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