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June 3, 2015

Deadlines Drive Decisions

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 3, 2015 Elijah said, “As the Lord Almighty lives, whom I serve, I will surely present myself to Ahab today.” So Obadiah went to meet Ahab and told him, and Ahab went to meet Elijah. 1 Kings 18:15-16 In my work with Ministry Ventures we are [...]

May 31, 2015

Humble Wisdom

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 31, 2015 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. Proverbs 3:7 Humble wisdom does not hint at a holier-than-thou attitude. On the contrary, it is contrite before Christ and modest before men. Humble wisdom is very grateful to God [...]

May 30, 2015

Walking Wisely

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 30, 2015 Thus you will walk in the ways of good men and keep to the paths of the righteous. Proverbs 2:20 Walking wisely means you keep company with those who love and obey Christ. They are your influencers because their values reflect the route you [...]

May 26, 2015

Rich People Problems

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 26, 2015 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 1 Timothy 6:8-9 I tend [...]

May 23, 2015

Knowledge of God

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 23, 2015 If you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:4–5 The knowledge of God is obtained by the wisdom of God, [...]

May 16, 2015

Listen to Parents

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 16, 2015 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Proverbs 1:8 Parents are God’s provision for protection and learning; therefore as we listen to them we learn from them. We learn lessons on living frugally, being honest, and working [...]

May 11, 2015

Imperfect Motives

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 11, 2015 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Jeremiah 17:9 God can use my imperfect motives to carry out His perfect will. As a college freshman I was motivated to attend church by a cute girl (now my [...]

May 6, 2015

Foolish Children

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 6, 2015 To have a fool for a son brings grief; there is no joy for the father of a fool. Proverbs 17:21 Foolish children flail around trying to find themselves. Typically they are terrible at managing money because they have no concept of conservative spending [...]

May 2, 2015

Wise Leadership

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 2, 2015 Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will set them over you. Deuteronomy 1:13 The selection process of wise leadership can make or break an organization. We are constantly faced with this in our families, church, work, [...]

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