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November 13, 2021

Worthy of the Gospel

“A worthy life must include both personal holiness and an outward orientation of unity in mission and courage in the face of adversity.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 13, 2021 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am [...]

November 9, 2021

Three Gifts of Tribulation

“Focus on the fruit, not on the pain.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 9, 2021 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. James 1:2-3 I recently spoke with a woman named Linda whose husband was unexpectedly convicted [...]

October 26, 2021

Knowing the Master’s Voice

“Whoever you listen to is who you will follow.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 26, 2021 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 When I think about the glorious privileges of belonging to Jesus, one in particular comes to mind: hearing His [...]

October 20, 2021

Face to Face With Jesus

“We back into a dark cave of cynicism unless the light of God’s love leads us out into the openness and love of a caring community.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 20, 2021 Let the light of your face shine upon us, O Lord. Psalm 4:6 I woke up a few years [...]

October 12, 2021

He is Your Abundant Life

“God himself is the abundant life you seek.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 12, 2021 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you. James 4:10 A friend once called me and expressed how lonely and frustrated she was that God hadn’t delivered the top desire on her list: a [...]

October 9, 2021

Gain Your Life

“If our vision of faith does not include a lifetime of sacrifice and surrender, it is not an entry into the fullness of the Christian life.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 9, 2021 By your endurance you will gain your lives. Luke 21:19, ESV Far too often, we focus on the beginning [...]

September 30, 2021

The Way of Surrender

“A life lived for the sake of others prepares you in the present for eternal life in God’s kingdom.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 30, 2021 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, [...]

September 21, 2021

Feel Like a Fish Out of Water?

“You have been made on purpose for a purpose.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 21, 2021 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 There once was a man who netted three trout from a [...]

September 19, 2021

One in Spirit

“Oneness with Jesus leads to oneness with other Jesus followers.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 19, 2021 After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. 1 Samuel 18:1 Being one in spirit means you have reached a level of [...]

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