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January 13, 2016

Generous Heavenly Father

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 13, 2016 May God give you more and more mercy, peace, and love. Jude 1:2, NLT Christmas day is always an exercise in expectancy: gift giving and gift receiving. I marveled at the joy of our children and grandchildren, as their beautifully wrapped boxes and packages became [...]

January 12, 2016

Have You Put God in a Blessing Box?

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 12, 2016 By Shana Schutte Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. Ephesians 3:20, NJKV There have been times when I have been guilty of trying to put [...]

January 9, 2016

Pursuit of Pleasure

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 9, 2016 He who loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and oil will never be rich. Proverbs 21:17 The pursuit of pleasure leads to poverty. The logical conclusion of pleasure, void of eternal influence, is a man or woman poorly principled, poor with people, [...]

January 6, 2016

God’s Answer for Striving

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 6, 2016 By Shana Schutte His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness. 2 Peter 1:3 One thing I love about God’s Word is that it’s filled with treasures. A few months ago, I found a jewel. As I read Paul’s prayer [...]

January 3, 2016

God-Sized Goals

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 3, 2016 Jesus replied, “What is impossible with men is possible with God.” Luke 18:27 God-sized goals are meant to challenge our thinking and further our faith. These Holy Spirit-inspired big ideas are crafted by our Creator to spur us on to good works and transformational living. [...]

January 1, 2016

Essentials Not Non-Essentials

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 1, 2016 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:15-17, NKJV It’s good to have options and opportunities [...]

December 29, 2015

A Story About Muddied Motives

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 29, 2015 By Shana Schutte. Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being. Psalm 51:6 In 2003, I started a writing and speaking ministry with the right motives. I wanted to serve God; I cared about making His name great. A few years later, it became [...]

December 20, 2015

Image Control

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 20, 2015 If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; as for [...]

December 12, 2015

Uniquely Gifted

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 12, 2015 I wish that all of you were as I am. But each of you has your own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. 1 Corinthians 7:7 Our generous Heavenly Father uniquely gifts His children for His glory. It may be [...]

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