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January 8, 2024

Intimacy Increases Influence

“Intimacy with Jesus increases the influence of Jesus.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 8, 2024 He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30 The more Jesus increases in my life and the more I decrease, the more my enjoyment of God elevates. The more love increases and fear decreases, the [...]

January 7, 2024

Hope in the New Year

“Even if I don’t know where God is taking me, I can be confident of this – He knows where I’m going, and I’m holding His hand each step of the way.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 7, 2024 by Pat Elsberry The Lord delights in those who fear him, who [...]

January 6, 2024

Hunger and Thirst

“Hunger and thirst animate our actions and move us in specific directions.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 6, 2024 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6, ESV Can you think of a time when you were desperately thirsty or hungry? Perhaps you went on [...]

January 5, 2024

Calendar and Cash

“Silence is a gift we can give each other to better experience the Lord’s affirming love.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 5, 2024 We should make plans—counting on God to direct us. Proverbs 16:9, TLB My wife Rita and I have followed a regular routine for most of our marriage. Short-term [...]

January 4, 2024

Try a Little Tenderness

“Tenderness is meant to define the whole of our lives and interactions with anyone we meet.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 4, 2024 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one [...]

January 3, 2024

Inner Spiritual Strength

“Love is the fruit of quiet contemplation on Christ.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 3, 2024 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow [...]

January 2, 2024

How Not to Give Away Your Power

“To live the empowered Christian life means that I don’t just live by my senses.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 2, 2024 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be [...]

January 1, 2024

Journey With Jesus

“As we embark on the journey into a new year, let us approach it with hearts overflowing with gratitude for God’s faithfulness.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – January 1, 2024 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 I [...]

December 31, 2023

Know God to Know God’s Will

“Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 31, 2023 Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 One of my friends called me recently, excited to share something the Lord had revealed to her. He had been laying it on her heart that it was [...]

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