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January 24, 2017

If I Am a New Creation, Why Don’t I Always Trust God?

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 24, 2017 By Shana Schutte I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. Galatians 2:20 As a young Christian, I was a sensitive, creative type who was extremely driven by her emotions. I couldn’t grasp [...]

January 17, 2017

Your Purpose Might Be Right in Front of You

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 17, 2017 By Shana Schutte As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10 My mom has a pillow with some of my grandmother’s favorite words from Theodore Roosevelt stitched on it: “Do what [...]

January 10, 2017

Help for Relationship Conflict

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 10, 2017 By Shana Schutte A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1) Christmas is a wonderful time of year. But among all the blessings of Christmas, there is sometimes something unpleasant that comes knocking: holiday conflict. Maybe you [...]

January 3, 2017

Hope for the Holiday

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 3, 2017 By Shana Schutte This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24) In 2014, I spent my first Christmas with my new family after I married. The holiday reminded me that life is a paradox. It’s filled [...]

December 27, 2016

Is Praying it Safe Best?

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 27, 2016 By Shana Schutte For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:17 It’s easy to throw up cotton-candy prayers that lack substance in traffic, in the shower, or [...]

December 20, 2016

Forgiveness Isn’t Like a Stoptional

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 20, 2016 By Shana Schutte This is love for God: to obey his commands. (1 John 5:3) I once rode in the car with my humorous husband when he ran a stop sign. I said, “Oops! Missed that one.” He laughed and responded, “That’s what I [...]

December 13, 2016

Two Things We Can’t Get From Our Money and Possessions

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 13, 2016 By Shana Schutte Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 I like happy endings, which is one reason I [...]

December 6, 2016

A Faith Adventure and a Cross Country Trip

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 6, 2016 By Shana Schutte Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 In 2010, I read Tramp for the Lord by Corrie [...]

November 29, 2016

When God Calls You, He Will Qualify You

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 29, 2016 By Shana Schutte I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 When I was twenty-four and a fairly new Christian, I attended a retreat in Oregon with a young adult group from my church. On the bus ride home, I [...]

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