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September 26, 2019

What do you Treasure?

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 26, 2019 In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples. Luke 14:33 Culturally, we love to create palatable versions of Jesus, sticking with the parts of his life and ministry that we find most agreeable [...]

September 20, 2019

Big Small Things

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 20, 2019 Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand. Zechariah 4:10 (NLT) Small things are big to God, so they are not to be discounted or despised. After all, our [...]

September 17, 2019

Resting In God’s Presence

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 17, 2019 And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 Last year, my husband and I went on a cruise. This meant that we were without cell phone service for over a week. Before leaving, I feared [...]

September 9, 2019

A Dissatisfied Lover

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 9, 2019 Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless. Ecclesiastes 5:10 Money is a lover who never brings satisfaction. In fact, the more we love wealth the less fulfilled we feel. Why? Because money [...]

September 8, 2019

Be Honest With Yourself

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 8, 2019 I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things have I given willingly and with honest intent. And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you. 1 [...]

September 4, 2019

A Fool For Christ’s Sake

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 4, 2019 We are [looked upon as] fools on account of Christ and for His sake, but you are [supposedly] so amazingly wise and prudent in Christ! 1 Corinthians 4:10 AMPC Sometimes we are seen as fools for Christ; such was the case my freshman year in [...]

September 3, 2019

Have You Hit a Painful Dead End in Your Work?

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 3, 2019 But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. Job 23:10 In his book A Grief Observed, CS Lewis describes pain as a megaphone that shouts into our existence to get our attention. “We can [...]

August 30, 2019

How Does Jesus Define Greatness?

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 30, 2019 Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. [...]

August 24, 2019

Do you have a Secret Life?

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 24, 2019 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Time and time again, Paul invites the people in his care to live a holistic, integrated life. It is a timeless encouragement to be [...]

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