Category: Bible Reading
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A Bible for a Child – Deuteronomy 11:18-19
Simon’s eyes lit up when he saw me at our regular table at Max Porter’s this week. He’s my five-year-old grand nephew, and he knows his auntie often brings interesting things to share at our weekly lunches. This time I brought the new children’s NASB Adventure Bible. Since I volunteered to be on the Bible…
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When You See Troubling Times Ahead, Try This – Philippians 4:5-9
In a previous post I mentioned how singing brings me comfort when I feel my life is spinning out of control. There’s another option, since singing isn’t always appreciated by those nearby. Maybe it will help you like it helps me in times like these. Imagine you’re on a roller coaster. Heavy chains rattle as…
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Comfort for When Life is Out of Control – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
I went through a season of depression when I felt frightfully out of control. I didn’t like being forced to admit such vulnerability, but life became so dark that no amount of positive self talk, counseling, Bible study, declarations of faith, or prayer could keep me steady. What can we do when important aspects of…
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The Joy of Coming Home – 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18
Do the emotional videos of soldiers returning from their deployments and greeting their children tug at your heart like they do mine? I’m a glutton for happy endings. The little girl screams, “Daddy!” and in seconds she is launching into his arms. I have watched dozens of stories like this, wiping tears from my face…
