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June 25, 2024

Safe from the Devil

“The way of obedience keeps us safe.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 25, 2024 . . . and give no opportunity to the devil. (Ephesians 4:27) I was recently speaking with a friend and she said, “We give the enemy opportunity in our lives through sin and through sin, we open [...]

June 23, 2024

Is Patience a Virtue?

“God has a long rope and is abounding in patience toward His children.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 23, 2024 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 The phrase, “Patience is a virtue,” has been thrown my way, but I’ve realized it’s usually when I [...]

June 22, 2024

Know His Voice

“It takes time for a stranger to become family.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 22, 2024 And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, [...]

June 18, 2024

Following Jesus Leads to Life

“The path Jesus leads you on leads to life.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 18, 2024 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23 It’s a hard teaching but Jesus says that it’s [...]

June 1, 2024

Not My Own Will

“Jesus submits his will to the Father and invites us to do the same.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 1, 2024 I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me. John [...]

May 31, 2024

Accept One Another

“Jesus accepts back those who turn their backs on Him.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 31, 2024 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7 Acceptance sets the tone in a trusting relationship. It ascribes value by making a friend feel [...]

May 19, 2024

Kintsugi – Turning Broken into Beautiful

“With God by our side, he can mend our hearts back together like the skills of the greatest Kintsugi artist.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 19, 2024 Have you ever dropped a favorite cup or dish and had it shatter into a hundred pieces at your feet? I’m sure you stood [...]

May 18, 2024

Walk in the Light

“It is impossible to arrive at your intended destination if you can’t see where you’re going.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 18, 2024 I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness. John 12:46, NKJV I recently attempted to walk down the stairs [...]

May 9, 2024

Keeping the Goal in Mind

“If our goals are too small, they will fail to bring about genuine transformation.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 9, 2024 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14, NIV On a recent Uber ride to the airport, I encountered [...]

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