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June 21, 2015

Imperfect Fathers

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 21, 2015 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’So he divided his property between them. Luke 15:11-12 All fathers are a work in process—none perfect, no not one. [...]

June 19, 2015

My Eulogy (Hopefully!)

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 19, 2015 Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away. Genesis 5:24 I recently reflected on what I hoped others might say about me at my funeral. What virtues do I want eulogized about me? Every day I feel [...]

June 18, 2015

Compassion for Mother-in-laws

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 18, 2015 “When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him.” Matthew 8:14-15 Do you see your mother-in-law with compassion, [...]

June 12, 2015

Time of Need

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 12, 2015 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with [...]

June 1, 2015

Lessons Learned From My Fourth Daughter’s Wedding

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 1, 2015 And the Spirit makes it possible to submit humbly to one another out of respect for the Anointed [Christ]. Ephesians 5:21, The Voice Our youngest daughter Anna Grace was married May 16, 2015. With very mixed emotions I gave her away, and along with [...]

May 27, 2015

Faith Inspires Faith

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 27, 2015 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. Romans 1:8 Faith on display for God elevates the faith of other Jesus followers. It’s challenging and encouraging to be with Christians [...]

May 22, 2015

Worry Is Wearisome

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 22, 2015 An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. Proverbs 12:25 Worry is wearisome. It is fatigue to our emotions like physical pain is to our bodies. Worry can trigger stomachaches, high blood pressure, headaches, anxiety disorders and depression. [...]

May 21, 2015

Prayer for Clarity

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 21, 2015 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people. Ephesians 1:18 The fervency of my prayers for others [...]

May 20, 2015

Image of God

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 20, 2015 In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Genesis 1:27-28 I feel disappointed, angry and hopeful by the debate [...]

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