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July 30, 2017

Persevering Purpose

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 30, 2017 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you [...]

July 29, 2017

Cut to the Heart

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 29, 2017 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Acts 2:37 The Holy Spirit cuts to the heart, and with laser beam precision He probes and penetrates and prescribes [...]

July 25, 2017

Only God Gets to Be the Cake

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 25, 2017 By Shana Schutte You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:3 I once heard a woman on television say she wanted another child because “I know another child will make me happy.” She already had eight. If she birthed more babies, a [...]

July 23, 2017

Fear Represses Faith

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 23, 2017 Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved praise from men more than praise from [...]

July 19, 2017

Eternal Optimist

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 19, 2017 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 Eternal optimists base their optimism on the eternal, not the temporal. The temporal [...]

July 11, 2017

Why Nothing You Give Up for Christ is Ever Lost

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 11, 2017 By Shana Schutte I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself [...]

July 10, 2017

Harmony is Refreshing

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 10, 2017 Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And there the Lord has pronounced his blessing, even life everlasting. Psalm 133:3 Harmony is heaven’s high goal for earthly interactions. Harmony brings out the best in [...]

July 9, 2017

Quiet Rest

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 9, 2017 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to [...]

June 28, 2017

Reassuring Words

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 28, 2017 Be assured that my words are not false; one who has perfect knowledge is with you. Job 36:4 God made His children to need reassuring words like: I love you—I am here for you—I am committed to you no matter what—I am extremely grateful [...]

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