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September 24, 2019

When You’re All Done!

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 24, 2019 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Lamentations 3:25-26 Before my grandson, Hudson, was even a year old, my bonus daughter, Allie, [...]

September 17, 2019

Resting In God’s Presence

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 17, 2019 And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 Last year, my husband and I went on a cruise. This meant that we were without cell phone service for over a week. Before leaving, I feared [...]

September 10, 2019

A Vision for Your Calling

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 10, 2019 I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. Job 42:2 In 2011 NBC News aired a story about an unemployed man who was mining for gold and diamonds on a busy sidewalk outside a handful of prominent [...]

September 3, 2019

Have You Hit a Painful Dead End in Your Work?

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 3, 2019 But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. Job 23:10 In his book A Grief Observed, CS Lewis describes pain as a megaphone that shouts into our existence to get our attention. “We can [...]

August 27, 2019

You Have Been Given a Gift

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 27, 2019 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 When I was [...]

August 20, 2019

Two Types of Suffering

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 20, 2019 For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 1 Peter 3:17 Have you ever noticed that in general, people can easily point out the faults of others, but have trouble recognizing their own? We [...]

August 13, 2019

The Blessings of Confession

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 13, 2019 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 When I was in my late twenties, I lived in Houston, Texas where I was an elementary school teacher. [...]

August 6, 2019

Soul Trust When Suffering

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 6, 2019 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 1 Peter 4:12 Over the years, I’ve received numerous emails from readers who have shared that they were [...]

July 30, 2019

Assume The Best

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 30, 2019 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10 In today’s world, it seems that people everywhere jump to conclusions about other’s motivations. “He said that because he wants to hurt that man.” “She did that because she was [...]

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