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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 [...]

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 [...]

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