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October 5, 2020

Overcoming Shame

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 5, 2020 There is a sure way for us to know that we belong to the truth. Even though our inner thoughts may condemn us with storms of guilt and constant reminders of our failures, we can know in our hearts that in His presence God [...]

October 4, 2020

Teach and Train

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 4, 2020 Pains as of a woman in childbirth come to him, but he is a child without wisdom; when the time arrives, he does not come to the opening of the womb. Hosea 13:13 Children need to be taught wisdom. Yes, sometimes it’s hard [...]

September 30, 2020

The Most Productive Work (part two of two)

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 30, 2020 So no matter what your task is, work hard. Always do your best as the Lord’s servant, not as man’s, because you know your reward is the Lord’s inheritance. You serve the Lord. Colossians 3:23-24, The Voice Three middle schoolers and two high schoolers [...]

September 28, 2020

The Most Productive Work (part one of two)

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 28, 2020 So no matter what your task is, work hard. Always do your best as the Lord’s servant, not as man’s, because you know your reward is the Lord’s inheritance. You serve the Lord. Colossians 3:23-24, The Voice Three middle schoolers and two high schoolers [...]

September 27, 2020

Model the Way

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 27, 2020 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Parents are in a unique position to model the way for living to [...]

September 25, 2020

Die To Live

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 25, 2020 Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23 “There is only one thing which is generally safe from plagiarism—self-denial.” G.K. Chesterton Years ago, I felt God’s nudge to relocate my family to [...]

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 [...]

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