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March 12, 2012

Public Affirmation-Private Correction

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- March 12, 2012 “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs 12:18 Men and women alike feel encouraged by public affirmation and respected by private correction. Men especially have needs facilitated by their egos that are sensitive to these [...]

December 18, 2011

Fear’s Silence

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- December 18, 2011 “Ish-Bosheth did not dare to say another word to Abner, because he was afraid of him.” 2 Samuel 3:11 Most people do not speak in the face of fear. This is unfortunate for the leader who strikes fear into the heart of those around him. [...]

December 17, 2011

Benefits of Humility

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- December 17, 2011 “You save the humble but bring low those whose eyes are haughty.” Psalm 18:27 Humility is the doorway to God’s salvation. It is an entrance into an exciting life with the Lord. God saves the humble, but brings low the haughty. He lifts up the [...]

November 27, 2011

Extend Kindness

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- November 27, 2011 “‘Don’t be afraid,’ David said to him, ‘for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.’” 2 Samuel [...]

November 22, 2011

Righteous Rebuke

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- November 22, 2011 “Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it.” Psalm 141:5 A righteous rebuke wins the respect of the teachable and trusting. It is seen as an act of love [...]

November 21, 2011

Courageous Fathers

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- November 21, 2011 “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on [...]

November 10, 2011

Be Courageous

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- November 10, 2011 “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13 Courage is an asset Christ dispenses to His disciples. It is the ability to stand for what’s right in the face of what’s wrong. It is an attitude of [...]

November 6, 2011

Battle Fatigue

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- November 6, 2011 “David went down with his men to fight against the Philistines, and he became exhausted.… But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to David’s rescue; he struck the Philistine down and killed him.” 2 Samuel 21:15b, 17a “Doing life” is a heavy battle to endure. There [...]

October 28, 2011

Distress Call

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- October 28, 2011 “ I call on the LORD in my distress, and he answers me”. Psalm 120:1 Some people die a thousand deaths of distress, as it highjacks their hope. It may be the material distress of overwhelming financial pressures. It may be physical distress of a [...]

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