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February 9, 2016

God Uses Ordinary People Just Like You

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – February 9, 2016 By Shana Schutte For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 Last summer, while I pondered the problem of depending on ourselves more than we depend on Christ, I scribbled the following notes in my journal. I hope they are an encouragement [...]

February 2, 2016

When God Doesn’t Say Yes to Your Prayer

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – February 2, 2016 By Shana Schutte He [God] . . . sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Matthew 5:45 I once spoke at a conference where a woman approached me and told me that her husband was experiencing an extended season of unemployment. This had been [...]

January 26, 2016

Maybe It’s Not a Good Idea to Post that Post

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 26, 2016 By Shana Schutte Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone” Colossians 4:6. I enjoy social media because it’s a great way for me to keep in touch with family and friends. I [...]

January 19, 2016

When You Want to Give Up Before You Start

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 19, 2016 By Shana Schutte I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13, KJV Have you ever had an idea that set your soul on fire? You were certain it was God calling you out to do something for Him and you were [...]

January 12, 2016

Have You Put God in a Blessing Box?

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 12, 2016 By Shana Schutte Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. Ephesians 3:20, NJKV There have been times when I have been guilty of trying to put [...]

January 6, 2016

God’s Answer for Striving

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 6, 2016 By Shana Schutte His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness. 2 Peter 1:3 One thing I love about God’s Word is that it’s filled with treasures. A few months ago, I found a jewel. As I read Paul’s prayer [...]

January 5, 2016

An Invitation to Solitude and Silence

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 5, 2016 By Shana Schutte Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me … Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy. Psalm 43:3–4 Because life can be so busy, there are days when I want to [...]

December 29, 2015

A Story About Muddied Motives

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 29, 2015 By Shana Schutte. Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being. Psalm 51:6 In 2003, I started a writing and speaking ministry with the right motives. I wanted to serve God; I cared about making His name great. A few years later, it became [...]

December 15, 2015

Overcoming the Fear of What Other People Think

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 15, 2015 By Shana Schutte. When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? Psalm 56:3-4 Have you ever feared doing something you know [...]

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