Pain, Suffering, Death

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March 1, 2021

Healing Isolation’s Pain

“The inoculation for isolation’s pain is to first totally trust the loving touch of Jesus.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 1, 2021 A man with leprosy came to Jesus, imploring Him and kneeling down, and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean. Moved with compassion, Jesus [...]

December 26, 2020

The Hope of Healing

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 26, 2020 My wounds grow foul and fester because of my foolishness. Psalm 38:5 (NRSV) In my household, I think we may singlehandedly keep Band-Aid in business. Never have I met children so ready and eager to treat their wounds with this seemingly magical cure-all! However, [...]

December 16, 2020

Grief Turned To Joy

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 16, 2020 Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. John 16:20 My wife Rita’s closest friends affectionately call her a joy bomb! What a compliment. Fortunately, the joy bomb [...]

December 1, 2020

Seeing God In The Storm

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 1, 2020 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10) Years ago, my friend Kirsten felt God was [...]

November 29, 2020

Shadow Of Death

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 29, 2020 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 Everyone walks through life in the long shadow of death. There is [...]

November 7, 2020

Inner Healing

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 7, 2020 There is no soundness in my flesh because of your indignation; there is no health in my bones because of my sin. For my iniquities have gone over my head; they weigh like a burden too heavy for me. Psalm 38:3-4 (NRSV) Most of [...]

October 3, 2020

Shared Suffering

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 3, 2020 I beg you, brethren, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You have never treated me wrongly, but you know that it was an illness that first gave me an opportunity to preach the Good News to you. Even [...]

September 4, 2020

Daughter of Love

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 4, 2020 This woman has been forgiven much, and she is showing much love. Luke 7:47 When the one you love the most loses the one she loves the most, there’s a deep sorrow that reflects the deep love. My heart aches right now for my [...]

August 31, 2020

Deep Love, Deep Sorrow

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 31, 2020 They told him, “Lord, come and see.” Then Jesus wept. The people who were standing nearby said, “See how much he loved him!” But some said, “This man healed a blind man. Couldn’t he have kept Lazarus from dying?” John 11:34-36 I recently wept [...]

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