April 8: “How to Be Kind to Those To Harm Us”
When God tells us to love our enemies and pray for those who abuse us, it might seem impossible. Yet, there is a biblical paradigm that can enable us to follow these commands.
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March 24: “How to Be Happy When Others Slander You”
Words are powerful and they are often used to harm others. When that happens to you, live in such a way that the only real thing they can slander is your walk with Jesus. Then, you can be happy as you look to eternity.
Read MoreMarch 2: “That’s Not Fair!”
When life doesn’t seem fair, trust in the Lord. Realize that He knows what He’s doing.
Read MoreJanuary 22: “Your Life Is a Story God Has Written”
Knowing that God is the One who is writing the story of our life allows us to overlook many of the difficulties and injustices. Instead, we can look for the positive outcome that God is accomplishing.
Read MoreOctober 20: “When Unjustly Suffering, Look to the Divine Judge”
5 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Kings 12 Thessalonians 1Daniel 5Psalms 110-111 Today’s Bible Verse(s): 2 Thessalonians 1:6 (CSB): “since it is just for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you” Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): The verse I have chosen for today is a bit negative. It deals […]
Read MoreSeptember 22: “Reconciling with Injustice”
4 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 182 Corinthians 11Ezekiel 25Psalms 73 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Psalm 73:1–3 (CSB): “God is indeed good to Israel, to the pure in heart. But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my steps nearly went astray. For I envied the arrogant; I saw the prosperity […]
Read MoreSeptember 16: “A Speck, a Log, and a Story”
6 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 122 Corinthians 5Ezekiel 19Psalms 64-65 Today’s Bible Verse(s): 2 Samuel 12:5-6 (CSB): “David was infuriated with the man and said to Nathan, ‘As the LORD lives, the man who did this deserves to die! Because he has done this thing and shown no pity, he […]
Read MoreJuly 29: “When It’s Appropriate to Flex Your Muscles”
6 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Judges 12Acts 16Jeremiah 25Mark 11 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Acts 16:37 (CSB): “But Paul said to them, ‘They beat us in public without a trial, although we are Roman citizens, and threw us in jail. And now are they going to send us away secretly? Certainly not! On […]
Read MoreJuly 20: “My Privileges in the Heavenly Courtroom”
12 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Judges 3Acts 7Jeremiah 16Mark 2 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Acts 7:59-60 (CSB): “While they were stoning Stephen, he called out, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!’ He knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them!’ And after saying this, he […]
Read MoreJune 27: “Intercede for the Oppressed”
6 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 32Psalms 119:121-144Isaiah 59Matthew 7 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Isaiah 59:15–16 (CSB): “ … The Lord saw that there was no justice, and he was offended. He saw that there was no man—he was amazed that there was no one interceding; so his own arm brought salvation, […]
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