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December 15, 2021

Intimacy Feeds Security

“A mind that never rests fatigues body and soul, but mental margin and spiritual intimacy makes room for God’s peace and security.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 15, 2021 Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure. Psalm 16:5 I felt insecure growing up with a [...]

December 13, 2021

Lonely But Not Alone

“When you get down, let God’s grace get you up.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 13, 2021 A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is [...]

December 12, 2021

Peace on Earth

“Christmas is God’s gift of peace in the birth of His son Jesus Christ.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 12, 2021 Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men! Luke 2:14 NKJV Peace on earth begins with peace in the hearts of people. Outward peace is the [...]

December 10, 2021

Peace of Mind

“Peace of mind propels us forward by faith to love God and love others.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 10, 2021 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not [...]

December 8, 2021

An Epidemic of Rudeness

“Swap accusing words with kind words, and watch how the language of love squashes rudeness. And in the process, those who are away from Jesus will be drawn to the Jesus in you.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 8, 2021 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule [...]

December 6, 2021

Compassion Shows Mercy

“Like Jesus, show compassion by lifting up a fallen one and help him to find a better way.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 6, 2021 The religion scholars and Pharisees led in a woman who had been caught in an act of adultery. They stood her in plain sight of everyone [...]

December 5, 2021

The Hospitality of Christ’s Presence

“Jesus Christ died on earth so we can have access to heaven’s spiritual blessings.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 5, 2021 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Ephesians 1:3 When our four [...]

December 3, 2021

Love Practices Hospitality

“Better to do for one what we wish we could do for everyone (Andy Stanley).” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November December 3, 2021 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Romans 12:13 Steve and Jackie Reed modeled for my wife Rita and I how to love people by [...]

December 1, 2021

The Role of the Holy Spirit

“Just as a loving parent instructs a child flirting with foolishness, the Holy Spirit pricks your conscience to flee from sin and faithfully follow the Lord.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November December 1, 2021 These are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, [...]

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