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March 24, 2015

Joyful Obedience

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 24, 2015 For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 What is joyful obedience? It is pure delight to delight in the ways of God. To follow [...]

February 23, 2015

Teach Children Gratitude

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – February 23, 2015 Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them. Deuteronomy 4:9 [...]

February 20, 2015

Guarantee of Gratitude

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – February 20, 2015 Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them. But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the Lord. Jonah 2:8-9 My gratitude [...]

February 19, 2015

Attitude of Gratitude

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – February 19, 2015 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:16 When I was diagnosed with cancer in [...]

January 24, 2015

Discreet Deeds

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 24, 2015 Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. Matthew 6:1 Discretion is the better part of doing good deeds. Why? One reason is [...]

January 12, 2015

In Jesus’ Name

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 12, 2015 Very truly I [Jesus] tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. John 16:23 At times, I find myself praying incomplete and ineffective prayers. Instead of praying in the spirit of Jesus’ name—I drift into praying in my name, [...]

January 3, 2015

Call for Wisdom

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 3, 2015 This calls for wisdom. Revelation 13:18 Wisdom is required more often than we realize. Wisdom cuts through emotion and gets to the reality of the situation. “What is the wise thing to do?” is an effective question in decision-making. “What is best for the [...]

December 28, 2014

Saved to Serve

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 28, 2014 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family [...]

November 27, 2014

Thankful for Thanksgiving

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 27, 2014 Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise.” 1 Chronicles 16:35 A nation that stays on its knees in thanksgiving to God enjoys [...]

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