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March 28, 2017

When You’re Thrust Into a Role You Don’t Want

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 28, 2017 By Shana Schutte And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 There are times in life when we don’t get to choose the roles we [...]

March 21, 2017

A Life-Changing Conversation About Fear

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 21, 2017 By Shana Schutte I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:5 Before I met my husband, I was preparing to make an important decision that would deeply impact my future. Someone in my life cautioned [...]

March 14, 2017

Why Having Spiritual Doubts Can Be a Good Thing

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 14, 2017 By Shana Schutte Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 When it comes to faith, doubt has kind of gotten a bad rap. It’s like a naughty kid that no one wants to bring to church. But [...]

March 7, 2017

Learning From Our Failures

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 7, 2017 By Shana Schutte But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 A few years ago when I was forty-six, I strapped on skis for the first time. And, last week [...]

February 28, 2017

Can You Really Get Free from Sin?

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – February 28, 2017 By Shana Schutte For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. Titus 2:11-12 I once watched a video in which a [...]

February 21, 2017

Subtle Sources of Seduction

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – February 21, 2017 By Shana Schutte Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made. Genesis 3:1 I’ve always thought that there are two camps when it comes to views about the devil: one group sees Satan under every [...]

February 14, 2017

God is My Lover—He is Enough

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – February 14, 2017 By Shana Schutte As a young man marries a young woman, so will your Builder marry you; as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you. Isaiah 62:5 I married late in life. Late as in several of my [...]

February 7, 2017

God May Not Be Who You Think He Is

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – February 7, 2017 By Shana Schutte His steadfast love endures forever. Psalm 136:1 A funny thing happens between people when they start to distrust one another. . . they attribute motives, attitudes, and character traits to each other that may—or may not—be accurate. For example, if a [...]

January 31, 2017

Doubt Your Life Makes a Difference?

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 31, 2017 By Shana Schutte So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Most of us have times when we wonder if our lives matter. We hear stories of people on the news [...]

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