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November 8, 2014

Spiritual Living

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 8, 2014 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 The Holy Spirit fuels spiritual living. This is where freedom resides and where fruit bearing takes place. The flesh is pre-conversion to Christ living; it is reliance on [...]

November 3, 2014

Godly Ambition

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 3, 2014 I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. John 17:4 Godly ambition brings glory to God. Yet, I don’t always reflect the glory back to my heavenly Father. My motives become mixed. I want to be [...]

November 2, 2014

Social Justice

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 2, 2014 “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” Galatians 6:10 The Church of Jesus Christ has the opportunity and obligation to serve the injustices of society in Jesus’ name. Protecting [...]

November 1, 2014

Grace Made Man

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 1, 2014 “But by the grace of God I am what I am.” 1 Corinthians 15:10 A self-made man is the antithesis of a grace made man. A self-made man becomes desperate for God on occasion, as when a crisis occurs— but a grace made man [...]

October 31, 2014

Antagonists of Faith

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 31, 2014 If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the [...]

October 28, 2014

Strengthened by Waiting

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 28, 2014 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31, NKJV There is an inner energy our heavenly Father gives [...]

October 27, 2014

Consequences of Communion

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 27, 2014 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:12-13 Love is the primary consequence of our communion with Christ. He loves us, so we [...]

October 19, 2014

God’s Already Provided

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 19, 2014 He [Jesus] replied, “You give them something to eat.” They answered, “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish.” Luke 9:13 God is not passive in His provision. He aggressively applies His resources directly to the needs of His children. His works [...]

October 14, 2014

Painful Cut Backs

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 14, 2014 I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. John 15:1-2 Our calendar can [...]

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