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January 11, 2019

God’s Favor

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 11, 2019 Blessed is the man who listens to me [wisdom], watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For whoever find me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. Proverbs 8:34–35 God’s favor is the fruit of friends who find wisdom. They seek [...]

January 10, 2019

God Stories

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 10, 2019 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV) A friend of mine was telling me about an experiment of sorts that he and his community group at church have recently begun. Each [...]

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 [...]

January 8, 2019

Love is Heaven’s Currency

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 8, 2019 His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew 25:21 A few months after my father died, I had a dream [...]

January 7, 2019

Fishing With Jesus

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 7, 2019 Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19, NKJV Our grandson Harrison just celebrated his sixth birthday. Among his bounty of presents, the favorite was a red and black Zebco rod and reel, accompanied by [...]

January 6, 2019

Unjust Treatment

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 6, 2019 When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee. Matthew 4:12 There are days of mistreatment that come from disloyal and jealous people. Sometimes good people experience bad consequences, so the glory of God can be made known through [...]

January 5, 2019

Life in the Most Unlikely of Places

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 5, 2019 How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. [...]

January 4, 2019

Stop Doing

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 4, 2019 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42 American culture is plagued by hyperactivity [...]

January 3, 2019

Christmas Time Is (Still) Here

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 3, 2019 After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. Luke 2:21 (NRSV) I’m often struck by the interesting ways in which historic rhythms [...]

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