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July 4, 2019

The Nation God Blesses

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 4, 2019 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. Psalm 33:12 God blesses a nation because of its prayers, not its power. He blesses a nation because of its character, not its commerce. He blesses a nation [...]

July 3, 2019

Building A Great Generation

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 3, 2019 We see things in minutes, days, years. But with age comes a broader perspective, and we can begin to see things a little more like God sees them – by generations. Jesus did not hold back from sharing his disappointment with the generation into [...]

May 23, 2019

Celebrating Diversity

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 23, 2019 Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man or man independent of woman. For just as woman came from man, so man comes through woman; but all things come from God. 1 Corinthians 11:11-12 (NRSV) Of all of Paul’s writings, 1 Corinthians 11 [...]

March 18, 2019

Respond In Kindness Not In Kind

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 18, 2019 Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves. Proverbs 11:17 Like a porcupine threatened by a predator, my flesh bristles when feeling disrespect or disapproval. Elevated blood pressure and harsh words begin to congeal, attempting to choke my soul. [...]

March 13, 2019

How to Respond to Criticism for Our Faith

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 13, 2019 Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for this is how their fathers treated the false prophets. Luke 6:26 When we choose to follow Jesus not everyone will speak well of us. This comes with the territory of commitment to Christ. [...]

January 21, 2019

No Race is Better Than Any Other

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 21, 2019 Peter addressed them, “You know, I’m sure that this is highly irregular. Jews just don’t do this—visit and relax with people of another race. But God has just shown me that no race is better than any other. Acts 10:27-28, The Message Racism has [...]

January 9, 2019

Political Wisdom

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 9, 2019 By me [wisdom] kings reign and rulers make laws that are just; by me princes govern, and all nobles who rule on earth. Proverbs 8:15–16 The wisdom of God overshadows the best and brightest thinking of man. This is why our ancestors accessed the [...]

December 29, 2018

Saved to Serve

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 29, 2018 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family [...]

November 23, 2018

City Life in Christ

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 23, 2018 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 1:1 Three of our four daughters and their families live in the city. They enjoy the benefits of closer community with [...]

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