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July 19, 2022

Making It Easy

“When we choose to ‘make it easy’ by being grateful, we experience hope as we shift our perspective from an earthly one to a heavenly one.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 19, 2022 I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful [...]

July 17, 2022

Speaking Up to Experience Greater Intimacy

“God calls us to honesty in one-on-one relationships and in community with one another.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 17, 2022 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 Every week, I work with single women who [...]

July 12, 2022

He Answers According to His Agape Love

“God’s agape love is benevolent love that has your best interest in mind.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 12, 2022 Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear. Isaiah 65:24 In the blog “Higher Things Daily Reflections,” published by Higher Things, a Lutheran youth organization, [...]

July 10, 2022

Puzzle Pieces of Community

“God gives His truth to all of His children, but not one of His children possesses all of His truth.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 10, 2022 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! Psalm 133:1 Romans 12:4-5 says, “Just as our bodies have many [...]

July 5, 2022

The Wisdom and Gifts of Listening

“The wise have ears to hear that are rooted in hearts of humility.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 5, 2022 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19 I once attended a work conference [...]

July 3, 2022

Healing Through Community

“There is healing God can only bring into your life when you are in relationship.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 3, 2022 Bear one another’s burdens. Galatians 6:2 The western world is a culture of individuality and independence, a culture which often prides itself on making it alone, succeeding alone, and [...]

June 28, 2022

The Joy of Giving

“God prospers His people to raise their standard of giving.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 28, 2022 It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35b Three weeks ago, a couple my husband and I are friends with invited us to join them for a few days in a [...]

June 26, 2022

An Uncertain Present Doesn’t Mean an Uncertain Future

“He is still working things out, even when it looks like He isn’t.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 26, 2022 For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. Psalm 33:4 This week, I talked with a friend who recently moved to a [...]

June 21, 2022

Men Who Stand Up

“The world is calling men to be less. God is calling them to be more.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 21, 2022 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. [...]

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