We’re entering the final 2 weeks of our reading thru the NT today, with our Bronze reading from Titus, chapter 2.  Here’s what came to me as I read:

Verse 1 certainly speaks to me as a pastor: the way you live should reflect the way I’ve taught! In fact, if the Word isn’t changing the [...]

Our daily reading at the Bronze level today is 1 Thessalonians 4.  Here’s what jumped out at me as I read:

Is there a more pertinent passage in the New Testament for our day than 1Thess 4:3-8?  Notice: sexual sin violates God’s will for us (v.3); it dishonors us (v. 4); it’s beneath us as believers, [...]

The Bronze level reading for today is Colossians 3, and man, is it practical! Here’s what stood out to me as I read:

The first 3 verses address a very big problem/need for most Christians – the battle is won or lost in our thoughts!
If we consistently practice verse 5, the Christian life is [...]

Today’s reading is Philippians 3 – here are a few random thoughts:

Verse 1 is good advice from someone who should know, considering all that he went through.  I’d say it’s still a ’safeguard’ for our faith today!
Paul’s ‘pedigree’ in vv. 4-6 is impressive; but more impressive still is his statement in verse 7!
Verse 9 says [...]

The Bronze reading on this 31st day of our ’sprint’ through the New Testament is one of the most ‘beautiful’ chapters in Scripture, Ephesians 1.  Here are just a few thoughts to whet your appetite:

is there a more tender or wonderful passage in the Bible than Eph. 1:4-8?  Go back and read it s-l-o-w-l-y!
as wonderful [...]

Our Bronze reading for today is Galatians 6.  Here’s my random thoughts:

verses 1-3 make it plain….and make sense, too!
Galatians 6:6 comes to my mind each time I receive from someone’s ministry (like Jack Hayford yesterday!) I want to be a blessing by sharing with those who have impacted my life with God’s Word!!!
Verse 8 is [...]

Our Bronze level reading for today is 2 Corinthians 8, which is a classic on the subject of generosity. Here are some random thoughts from my reading:

How does this equation sound: “many troubles” + “very poor” = “abundant joy” + “rich generosity”?  As unlikely as it seems to our mind, that’s what verse 2 declares!
Verses 3-5 [...]

Our reading for today at the Bronze level is 1Corinthians 14, which is invaluable for showing us how the early Church handled the issue of spiritual gifts and their use in public settings.  Here are my ‘fresh’ thoughts as I read today:

love how verse 1 encourages/challenges us to “desire the special abilities the Spirit gives” [...]

Ahhhhh, today’s Bronze reading is a favorite of so many: the “love chapter”, 1Corinthians 13.  Here are my random thoughts:

You already know how strongly I feel about the gifts & manifestations of the Holy Spirit and their role in the church today – but the first 2 verses make it very clear: love is more [...]