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July 13, 2022

Wisdom Requires Humility

“The Lord grows wisdom in a humble heart and teachable mind—so stay true to both.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 13, 2022 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 The mind and the heart require humble preparation before they can receive wisdom and process [...]

July 11, 2022

Are You Thoroughly Prepared?

“Like an intricately woven quilt, weave prayer throughout your preparation and watch God work.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 11, 2022 So, I went to the governors of Trans-Euphrates and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me. Nehemiah 2:9 It is very [...]

July 8, 2022

Purposeful Preparation

“A prepared heart is nourished on Scripture as sustenance for life’s journey.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 8, 2022 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: ‘A voice of one calling in the desert, “Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.” Matthew 3:3 There [...]

July 7, 2022

Future Fears

“In times of volatility and uncertainty one finds a persistent invitation into a life of self-reflection and change.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 7, 2022 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these [...]

July 6, 2022

Vacation is Over, Now What?

“Our hearts stay clean by keeping our hands dirty in service with the Lord in loving people well.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 6, 2022 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a [...]

July 5, 2022

The Wisdom and Gifts of Listening

“The wise have ears to hear that are rooted in hearts of humility.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 5, 2022 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19 I once attended a work conference [...]

July 4, 2022

Freedom in Submission to God

“God gives his children guidelines to grow their capacity to love and to protect them from unwise decisions, even sinful tendencies.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 4, 2022 Inspired by this 30-minute Andy Stanley sermon on Why Liberty Requires Responsibility But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: [...]

July 1, 2022

Wisdom for Grandparents

“Affirm, validate and encourage your adult children as parents.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 1, 2022 by Guest Writer Bill Ibsen For this cause a man shall LEAVE his father and his mother, and shall CLEAVE to his wife; and they shall become one flesh. Genesis 2:24 My very good friend Bill Ibsen [...]

June 29, 2022

Walk With the Wise

“The quality of our life is determined by the quality of our relationships.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 29, 2022 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 What are the outcomes of walking with the wise? Good health? Harmony at home? A happy [...]

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