Thoroughly Prepared
Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- May 19, 2012 “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 hard to over-prepare. Indeed, most people do not struggle with over-preparation. One’s…
False Spirituality
Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- May 18, 2012 “She took hold of him and kissed him and with a brazen face she said: ‘I have fellowship offerings at home; today I fulfilled my vows.” Proverbs 7:13-14 Unfortunately, there are those who use religion to get their way. It may be…
Center of Attention
Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- May 17, 2012 “I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” Psalm 16:8 Jesus deserves my undivided attention, yet I struggle with distractions. My mind is drawn to musing over pressing issues at work…
Leaders Learn
Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- May 16, 2012 “Say to wisdom, ‘You are my sister, and call understanding your kinsman…” Proverbs 7:4 Leaders are learners but when they stop learning they cease to lead wisely. Education is an enlightened envoy for leaders who think ahead and who are engaged in…
Generous Toward God
Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- May 15, 2012 “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and…
Happy Heart Giving
Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- May 14, 2012 “Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.” Deuteronomy 15:10 Happy heart giving is with a…
A Mom’s Mothering
Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- May 13, 2012 “Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, ‘Dear woman, here is…