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April 17, 2022

The Surprises of Easter

“The deeper the heartache, the greater the joy when the answer comes.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – April 17, 2022 “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here.” Mark 16:6 A few years ago, I attended an Easter [...]

April 12, 2022

When You Feel Spiritually Dry

“You will sense the Lord’s presence once again.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – April 12, 2022 And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:15 There have been seasons in my life—perhaps like there have been in yours–when I have sensed the Lord’s closeness [...]

April 10, 2022

He is Using Evil to Make All Things New

“Just because God isn’t delivering us immediately, doesn’t mean He won’t deliver us at all.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – April 10, 2022 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. [...]

April 5, 2022

How Blessings Follow Trials

“Often, before we can be delivered to something, we have to be delivered from something.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – April 5, 2022 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us . . . Ephesians 3:20 Perhaps [...]

April 3, 2022

When Life Doesn’t Make Sense

“A life you can’t relive isn’t worth sacrificing for what you can’t change.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – April 3, 2022 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 [...]

March 29, 2022

When Someone Close to You Doesn’t Support You

“Opposition will come from your enemies; it may also come from your friends.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 29, 2022 Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. [...]

March 27, 2022

He is Always Faithful

“Walking by faith and not by sight is a choice. Choose to trust God.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 27, 2022 The works of His hands are truth and justice; All His precepts are sure. Psalm 111:7 Have you noticed that everything grows from something and that nothing comes from nothing? [...]

March 22, 2022

Slow Down to Experience God

“Rest in His presence without hurrying to get an answer.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 22, 2022 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 Last summer, I wanted to spend a few days away from home so I could hear from God and seek Him for [...]

March 20, 2022

The Blessings of Fasting

“Seek to understand and know God more deeply through fasting.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 20, 2022 “Even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Joel 2:12 There are many ways God invites us to know Him more fully and experience [...]

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