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July 17, 2022

Speaking Up to Experience Greater Intimacy

“God calls us to honesty in one-on-one relationships and in community with one another.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 17, 2022 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 Every week, I work with single women who [...]

July 16, 2022

The Freedom of Restraint

“It is possible to have a right position yet be entirely wrong to share it.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 16, 2022 On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses— though if I should wish to boast, I would not be [...]

July 14, 2022

Home Base

“Activity for the Lord can only be sustained by extended times of prayer and communion with the Lord.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 14, 2022 Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending [...]

July 13, 2022

Wisdom Requires Humility

“The Lord grows wisdom in a humble heart and teachable mind—so stay true to both.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 13, 2022 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 The mind and the heart require humble preparation before they can receive wisdom and process [...]

July 11, 2022

Are You Thoroughly Prepared?

“Like an intricately woven quilt, weave prayer throughout your preparation and watch God work.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 11, 2022 So, I went to the governors of Trans-Euphrates and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me. Nehemiah 2:9 It is very [...]

July 8, 2022

Purposeful Preparation

“A prepared heart is nourished on Scripture as sustenance for life’s journey.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 8, 2022 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: ‘A voice of one calling in the desert, “Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.” Matthew 3:3 There [...]

July 7, 2022

Future Fears

“In times of volatility and uncertainty one finds a persistent invitation into a life of self-reflection and change.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 7, 2022 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these [...]

July 6, 2022

Vacation is Over, Now What?

“Our hearts stay clean by keeping our hands dirty in service with the Lord in loving people well.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 6, 2022 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a [...]

July 5, 2022

The Wisdom and Gifts of Listening

“The wise have ears to hear that are rooted in hearts of humility.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 5, 2022 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19 I once attended a work conference [...]

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