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June 18, 2023

Resting in God’s Love

“Grace means that we know we are loved and accepted in the Beloved.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 18, 2023 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. John 15:9 I’m in a really great place spiritually at this time in life. It’s not [...]

June 10, 2023

Have You Stayed Long Enough?

“Life is meant to be lived in the beautiful mess of the valley.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 10, 2023 The Lord our God said to us at Horeb, “You have stayed long enough at this mountain.” Deuteronomy 1:6, NIV Personal retreats are a bit like mountain-top experiences. When we step away from the intensity of [...]

June 8, 2023

The Crosses We Bear

“We must bear our crosses with courage as we follow Jesus, step by step.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 8, 2023 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24, ESV For much of my life with Christ, [...]

June 3, 2023

A Sheepish Life

“Significance for a sheep is found in the life that is given to them by the shepherd.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 3, 2023 Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name bear witness about me, but you do not believe because you [...]

May 30, 2023

Nothing Can Stop God’s Favor

“Even when circumstances betray you, God will never betray you.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today –May 30, 2023 But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. Genesis 39:21 Obstacles. Everyone experiences them. The rich, the poor, the [...]

May 26, 2023

Trusting God in Troubled Times

“Confidence and peace emerge from the soil of an appropriated faith, not an abstract faith.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today –May 26, 2023 Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth gives way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. Psalm 46:2 The Lord reminds us that even in the [...]

May 24, 2023

Jesus Marvels at Us

“Are your life, love, and faith a marvel to God, or does your anemic unbelief astonish Him?” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today –May 24, 2023 When Jesus heard it, He marveled, and said to those who followed, “Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel…And He marveled because of their [...]

May 18, 2023

Hear Our Prayer

“God’s presence with Israel was an overflow of his mercy and love, and the same is true for us today.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 18, 2023 But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you; how much less this house that I [...]

May 16, 2023

All His Promises Are Yes and Amen

“God always keeps His word.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 16, 2023 For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, so My word that proceeds from My mouth [...]

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