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April 9, 2024

Glory in Suffering

“The Lord wants to use all suffering and hardship in our lives for our blessing.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – April 9, 2024 Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered. Hebrews 5:8 A pastor from my church, Pastor Sal, died twice from Covid – and two times [...]

April 2, 2024

Alone but Never Alone

“How beautiful is the heart of our compassionate Savior!” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – April 2, 2024 Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will [...]

March 26, 2024

The Beautiful Gifts of Suffering

“The Lord gives His children beautiful gifts through suffering.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 26, 2024 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 1 Peter 4:12 Have you noticed that no matter what we [...]

March 19, 2024

“Back Up the Jeep” to Glorify Jesus

“Conflict is an opportunity to glorify the Lord.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 19, 2024 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 One summer, a man from my church, Adam, and his wife moved to a new community and wanted to do what [...]

March 12, 2024

The Joy of Keeping in Step with the Spirit

“The Lord has given us His Spirit to help us walk through life.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 12, 2024 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 I have sometimes asked myself, How does a Christian keep in step with the [...]

March 5, 2024

Love, Joy, and Compassion from Pain

“The Lord wants to press His love into you through pain.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 5, 2024 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. 2 Corinthians [...]

February 27, 2024

When Someone Confronts You

“Don’t allow pride to rule during difficult conversations or confrontation.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – February 27, 2024 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 A while back, a friend phoned and told me I had hurt her. I had no [...]

February 20, 2024

When You Can’t Figure It Out

“He gets all the glory when we can’t and He does.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – February 20, 2024 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon [...]

February 13, 2024

God’s Glory and Our Joy in Waiting

“Sometimes God wants us to go through a problem so we can be blessed.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – February 13, 2024 For the Scripture says to the Pharaoh, ‘For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be [...]

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