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September 18, 2012

Accept One Another

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- September 18, 2012 “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 special, especially if someone struggles with wounds from past rejection and [...]

September 17, 2012

Encourage One Another

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- September 17, 2012 “He [Christ] died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1Thessalonians 5:10-11 Courage in Christ is a gift Christians have [...]

September 16, 2012

Blessings of Forgiveness

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- September 16, 2012 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Psalm 32:1 Forgiveness is full of blessings. The blessing of guilt’s removal is a fruit of forgiveness. The peace of being in a right relationship with God and people is facilitated by forgiveness. The [...]

September 15, 2012

Safe Environments

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- September 15, 2012 “Your brother has come,” he replied, “and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.” Luke 15:27 Our soul seeks out safe environments. We are attracted to people we can trust, who accept us for who we are [...]

September 14, 2012

Love One Another

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- September 14, 2012 “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 There is a debt of love owed between believers in Jesus Christ. It’s wise to be debt free, but the debt of [...]

September 13, 2012

Live in Harmony

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- September 13, 2012 “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” Romans 12:16 Relational harmony comes from humility. Yes, there are times for confrontation and clarity, but a chronic state of conflict [...]

September 12, 2012

Honor One Another

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- September 12, 2012 “Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:10b To honor is to give preference to another. It is the act of extending to another the first opportunity. Giving preference is more than good manners; it gives preference of another person’s needs over your personal needs. For [...]

September 11, 2012

Devoted to One Another

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- September 11, 2012 “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.” Romans 12:10a (NASB) Disciples of Jesus are devoted to Christ, but they are also devoted to each other. Devotion to divinity becomes devotion to humanity. There is a worldwide fraternity of faith and a sorority of salvation [...]

September 10, 2012

One Another

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- September 10, 2012 “So we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” Romans 12:5 NASB Committed followers of Jesus are called to community not seclusion. Jesus had His disciples, Paul had the church—even monks have brothers in the monastery and nuns [...]

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