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The Folly of Jealousy: Daily Thoughts from 1 Samuel (1 Samuel 18:1-16)

We’ve all had pangs of jealousy, have we not? We see someone who is getting the affection or attention of those we love and we feel we don’t measure up in some way to them. We are tempted to

That River in Egypt: Daily Thoughts from Mark (Mark 14:1-9)

Denial! It is the tool of choice for avoiding unpleasantness for so many of us. We simply act as if what is most unpleasant does not exist. We go about our day with the nagging reality of what is

Asleep By Faith: Daily Thoughts from Mark (Mark 4:35-41)

What are you afraid of? I’ve had many nightmares of someone breaking into my house and threatening my family and I was helpless to withstand them. We all have fears of losing relationships we

Daily Thoughts from Mark: Repent and Believe (Mark 1:14-15)

Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark

Daily Thoughts from Titus: Devoted to Good Works (Titus 3:12-15)

When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that

Daily Thoughts from Titus: Instruction and DNA (6)

Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward

Daily Thoughts from Zechariah: Avoiding the Broom (Zechariah 5:1-4)

Again I lifted my eyes and saw, and behold, a flying scroll! And he said to me, “What do you see?” I answered, “I see a flying scroll. Its length is twenty cubits, and its width ten cubits.” Then

Daily Thoughts from Zechariah: Our Troubles God’s Craftsmen (Zechariah 1:18-21)

And I lifted my eyes and saw, and behold, four horns! And I said to the angel who talked with me, “What are these?” And he said to me, “These are the horns that have scattered Judah, Israel, and

Daily Thoughts from Philippians (18): The Good Mold – Philippians 3:17-21

I’m reading John Glenn: A Memoir and Glenn speaks eloquently about his childhood examples of how people should lead their lives and especially, for him, about how men should conduct themselves.

Daily Thoughts from Philippians (17): Press On! – Philippians 3:12-16

Aesop’s fable: A Hare was making fun of the Tortoise one day for being so slow. “Do you ever get anywhere?” he asked with a mocking laugh. “Yes,” replied the Tortoise, “and

Daily Thoughts from Philppians (16): Knowing Christ – Philippians 3:8-11

Rick Szczepanski offers a scholarship in honor of his wife, the Mary J Szczepanski, the “Never Give Up” MS Scholarship. He offers it to seniors at Catholic Central, Kenowa Hills, Covenant

Daily Thoughts from Philippians (4): Ora et Labora – Philippians 1:9-11

A fascinating book has been published called When Helping Hurts. The sub-title is “How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself.” The authors’ blurb about

Daily Thoughts from Acts: Enjoying All God’s Gifts (Acts 18:24-28)

Now a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, competent in the Scriptures. He had been instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit, he spoke

Daily Thoughts from Romans: Katie Bar the Door (12:9-21)

Daily Thoughts from Romans: Katie Bar the Door Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not

Daily Thoughts from Romans: Living Sacrifice (12:1,2)

Daily Thoughts from Romans: Living Sacrifice I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual

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