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November 25, 2023

Win Them Back

“The aim and end of relational conflict is always the restoration of intimacy and trust.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 25, 2023 If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. Matthew 18:15, [...]

November 24, 2023

Detours

“Detours are anything but convenient. As we journey through life let’s try to remember even in the detours of life, God has a plan.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 24, 2023 Guest Writer Pat Elsberry Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs [...]

November 21, 2023

Kicking the Worry Habit

“Surrender your concerns to God.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 21, 2023 For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 This week as a friend and I were talking, she shared about her struggle with worry. “It’s something I pick up [...]

November 13, 2023

Nurturing Friendship

“Wisdom prayerfully nurtures the right friendships, as your friends are an indicator of your future.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 13, 2023 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17, NKJV This fall, my wife Rita and I experienced the gift of being with three other [...]

November 8, 2023

Obey Rather Than Justify

“If you are not accountable to others, you can talk yourself into almost anything!” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 8, 2023 Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice. 1 Samuel 15:22 My biggest regrets in life are when I decide to do things my way when I know the Lord has [...]

November 2, 2023

Make the Most of the Time

“Wisdom is found in the intentional numbering of our days and the daily pursuit of godly living.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 2, 2023 Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Colossians 4:5, CSB It is far too easy to be lulled into the trap of thinking we [...]

November 1, 2023

True Riches

“Similar to a spirited butterfly erupting from the care of a cocoon, relational riches are the life-giving outcomes of a spiritually rich life.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 1, 2023 And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? Luke 16:11 I [...]

October 27, 2023

Just Enough Light for the Step I’m On

“In our microwave society, where everything is instantaneous, it takes a moment to realize that God wasn’t ignoring me. He was preparing me.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 27, 2023 Guest Writer Pat Elsberry Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s [...]

October 26, 2023

Made for Communion

“Every human interaction is a reminder that our communal God has made us for community.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 26, 2023 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, [...]

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