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February 16, 2025

A Modest Tribute to Shana Schutte Miller

I’m sitting by my comforting, roaring fireplace this solemn Sunday morning, reflecting on the life of my friend, fellow writer, and sister in Christ. Shana Schutte is one of those rare people I’ve met in my lifetime whose effervescent spirit bubbles over with the joy of the Lord. When I met Shana 15 years ago, [...]

December 22, 2024

Hope Has a Name

“Jesus is our ultimate hope, and not only at Christmas but every single day of our lives.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 22, 2024 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 During this season, we hear a lot about hope. Considering [...]

October 8, 2024

Doubt, Get Behind Me!

“Satan’s strategy is to use trials to lead us away from the hope we have in Christ.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 8, 2024 This I recall to mind, therefore I have hope. Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; [...]

September 22, 2024

Hope for the Journey

“Our comfort and strength are enhanced as we draw closer to Him.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 22, 2024 Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24 If you’re in the early stages of loss, please be encouraged that there’s hope for the journey. We [...]

August 8, 2024

Abound in Hope

“Hope is not a fleeting emotion but a state of being.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 8, 2024 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13, ESV In common usage, [...]

July 11, 2024

Unswerving Hope

“Unswerving hope requires that we avoid life’s grave errors and the daily temptations of life.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 11, 2024 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23, NIV When I hear the word “unswervingly,” I immediately think of driving a car. [...]

May 4, 2024

I Am Your Shield

“The Lord shields you where you are most vulnerable and exposed.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 4, 2024 After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” Genesis 15:1, RSV The world can [...]

April 22, 2024

Hope is a Strategy

“Even in the darkest of times, God’s light of hope shines brightly, illuminating our path.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – April 22, 2024 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of [...]

April 21, 2024

Our Shield and Protector

“Waiting on God will reap the most favorable benefits of any plan we can imagine.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – April 21, 2024 But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Psalm [...]

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