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February 6, 2018

My Deepest Unfulfilled Longing

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – February 6, 2018 By Shana Schutte Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their hope of steadfast love. Jonah 2:8 In my early forties when marriage was still eluding me and I heard the loud ticking of my biological clock, my heart ached for a child. [...]

January 30, 2018

Surrendering to God’s Mysteries

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 30, 2018 By Shana Schutte Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 Have you ever wanted God to answer [...]

January 23, 2018

When God Asks, Say Yes

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 23, 2018 By Shana Schutte The righteous will live by faith. Romans 1:17 Walking with God for 30 years has taught me that when you dare trust Him, He may take you into narrow places that require faith. From 2005 to 2011, Colorado Springs, Colorado was [...]

January 16, 2018

Not Ruined, But Redeemed

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 16, 2018 By Shana Schutte The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Romans 16:20 I recently had a conversation with a woman who shared about her disappointments and specifically shared about her [...]

January 9, 2018

How to Make a Big Impact on Others

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 9, 2018 By Shana Schutte By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. John 15:8 When I lived in Colorado I had a lovely friend named Judi who had the gift of making others laugh. We [...]

January 2, 2018

Cling to Christ with a Clear Conscience

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 2, 2018 By Shana Schutte The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. (1 Timothy 4:1-2). Have [...]

December 26, 2017

You Make a Difference Just by Being You

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 26, 2017 By Shana Schutte And now I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34 Yesterday was my birthday and I cried tears of happiness—(and it definitely wasn’t because I hit the [...]

December 19, 2017

How to Experience Joy Every Day

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 19, 2017 By Shana Schutte These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:11 This morning I took out the trash and got a kick out of it. In fact, it gave [...]

December 12, 2017

How Belief and Trust Lead to Peace

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 12, 2017 By Shana Schutte I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 Each morning, I wake and head to the kitchen where [...]

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