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February 4, 2020

Overcoming Opposition

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – February 4, 2020 Do you remember what I told you? ‘A slave is not greater than the master.’ Since they persecuted me, naturally they will persecute you. John 15:20 NLT A big distortion in human thinking is if we have a calling it will be easy, there [...]

January 28, 2020

Persevering In Prayer

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 28, 2020 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. Luke 11:10 Have you ever felt like giving up on prayer because you’ve wrestled so long with a desire that hasn’t been granted? If so, [...]

January 21, 2020

God Possibilities

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 21, 2020 “What do you mean, ‘If I can?’” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” Mark 9:23 Like many people I have a few dreams. I’ve got aspirations I’d like to accomplish in this New Year. Perhaps you do too. When you think [...]

January 14, 2020

The Freedom of Loving Your Enemies

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 14, 2020 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Romans 12:14 Some things Jesus commands His kids to do aren’t easy. In fact, they can be downright difficult. One of those things is loving our enemies. In Matthew 5:44-47 Jesus says: “But [...]

January 7, 2020

Let Go and Grow

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 7, 2020 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. [...]

December 31, 2019

Love Is The Highest Goal

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 31, 2019 Let love be your highest goal. 1 Corinthians 14:1, NLT Some time ago, I spoke with a retired woman who said she couldn’t identify her purpose. “I don’t know why I am here,” she shared. My heart went out to her. Like many people—and [...]

December 27, 2019

Two Enemies of Love

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 27, 2019 Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 In my life, it seems that God moves in themes. Meaning, He often pounds a particular lesson into my heart until I’ve finally learned it. Lately, He’s been teaching me about love. [...]

December 17, 2019

You Are Loved

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 17, 2019 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18 I learned many wonderful things from my father while growing up. I [...]

December 10, 2019

Know God To Know God’s Will

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 10, 2019 Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 One of my friends called me recently, excited to share something the Lord had revealed to her. He had been laying it on her heart that it was time for her to slow down [...]

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