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September 12, 2014

Trusting Not Troubled

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 12, 2014 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. John 14:1 A troubled heart is unstable and fearful, but a trusting heart is steady and peaceful. Uncertain circumstances swirl around our soul seeking to suck it into a vortex [...]

September 10, 2014

Under Promise — Over Deliver

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 10, 2014 Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times! [...]

September 4, 2014

You Are More

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 4, 2014 In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:37 You are more than a sinner saved by grace. You are a saint who is no longer a slave to sin. You are more than an enemy of [...]

August 26, 2014

Courage Not Coward

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 26, 2014 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 It takes courage to wake up, get up and face the day. Issues [...]

August 25, 2014

Best Effort

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 25, 2014 “She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial.” Mark 14:8 God expects our best, nothing more nothing less. Our best plus God’s best is a productive combination. Indeed, we can fall into the false belief [...]

August 23, 2014

Comparison’s Crazy Cycle

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 23, 2014 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” John 21:21-22 No one wins when comparison is the criteria for being valued. [...]

August 21, 2014

Structured Not Disorganized

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 21, 2014 For lack of discipline they will die, led astray by their own great folly. Proverbs 5:23 Structure gives our lives tracks to travel down a determined direction. Without structure we naively react to every person or opportunity. We wake up one day confused and [...]

August 16, 2014

Unexpected Good News

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 16, 2014 “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:42-43 Unexpected good news can take a sincere soul off guard as much as bad news can. But, it [...]

August 8, 2014

Healthy Expectations

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 8, 2014 My soul, wait silently for God alone, For my expectation is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. Psalm 62:5-6, NKJV Unhealthy expectations grow an unhealthy soul. Unrealistic expectations of ourselves and [...]

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