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July 2, 2019

Hope in a Hard Situation

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 2, 2019 But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he asked that he might die, saying, ‘It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life. . . ” 1 Kings 19:4 Years [...]

June 29, 2019

Trusting in God’s Goodness

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 29, 2019 They who have my commandments and keep them are those who love me; and those who love me will be loved by my Father, and I will love them and reveal myself to them. John 14:21 I’ve heard discipleship described as “faith to live [...]

June 27, 2019

Strive After God

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 27, 2019 So with yourselves; since you are eager for spiritual gifts, strive to excel in them for building up the church. 1 Corinthians 14:12 For much of my life, I assumed if God wanted to reach me with his life or love, he would “zap” [...]

June 25, 2019

Traits Of A Trusting Heart

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 25, 2019 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 Have [...]

June 20, 2019

God Makes You Brave

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 20, 2019 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2:3-4 (NIV) In the [...]

June 18, 2019

Free from Worry

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 18, 2019 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? Matthew 6:27 There are seasons in life that are difficult. Troubles press in and struggles threaten to steal all joy. Then there are other seasons when things seem to be [...]

June 13, 2019

A Field Hospital

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 13, 2019 At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized. Acts 16:33 (NIV) Several years ago, Pope Francis gave an interview in which he discussed, amongst many things, his vision of the [...]

June 8, 2019

Dark Times Don’t Define You

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 8, 2019 Whereas you have been forsaken and hated, with no one passing through, I will make you majestic forever, a joy from age to age. Isaiah 60:15 (NRSV) The poetic language of Isaiah finds the prophet reflecting upon one of the darkest periods in all [...]

June 1, 2019

No Strings Attached

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 1, 2019 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 1 Corinthians 12:7 (NRSV) Though we are hesitant to admit it, one of the driving questions behind many of our decisions in life is “What’s in it for me?” Even when [...]

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