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November 28, 2023

How the Wise Sheep Handle Wolves

“It takes godly wisdom to know who we should—and shouldn’t—engage with.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 28, 2023 And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. Luke 23:34 Yesterday morning I woke, rolled over in bed, and reached [...]

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 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 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 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, [...]

October 21, 2023

Don’t Make Assumptions

“When we resist assumption, we create space for love and trust to flourish.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 21, 2023 Do not hastily bring into court, for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame? Proverbs 25:8, ESV Don’t make assumptions. In many ways, I [...]

October 11, 2023

Relational Health

“Relational health grows best when you both care.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 11, 2023 Care for one another. 1 Corinthians 12:25 Today is my wife Rita’s birthday, and her birthday wish is to hike Yonah Mountain in north Georgia. Last year, we began our annual tradition of trekking up to [...]

June 29, 2023

Pair Up

“The Christian life is never meant to be lived alone.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 29, 2023 And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. The names of the twelve apostles are these: [...]

June 28, 2023

Healing Hospitality

“Hospitality is where Christ’s love prevails. It heals—and frees the healthy to serve.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 28, 2023 Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. So, he went to her, took her hand and she began to wait on them. Mark [...]

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