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30 Nov

“Is the Bible Enough in a Complex World?” November 30

Posted by Donna Reidland God's Word Day by Day

Is the Bible enough to help us live life in our complex world? Is it enough when we’re faced with difficult issues like abuse, neglect, addiction, and sickness? What does it mean when we say God’s Word is inerrant and sufficient and what does it have to do with you and the problems you face?

Also, read about how God spared His servants from a fiery furnace, how He caused a prideful man to live like a brute animal, how He removes power from kings and leaders and gives it to whomever He wills, and how a fool allows his emotions to rule him.

Sad, depressed woman in business attire with text that reads, Are You Struggling to Trust God?

29 Nov

“Are You Struggling to Trust God?” November 29

Posted by Donna Reidland Book Recomendations, God's Word Day by Day

Is there some area of life where you’re struggling to trust God? Do you find yourself impatient because God has failed to answer your prayer or change your circumstances? Maybe it’s the loss of a job or an unwanted medical diagnosis. Perhaps someone has sinned against you but seems to be happily going on with his or her life. Whatever it is, it hurts and you find yourself struggling to trust God.

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28 Nov

“Make Next Year the Best Year Ever in Your Bible Reading” November 28

Posted by Donna Reidland God's Word Day by Day

Do you wish you got more out of your Bible reading? If so, you need more than what you get on Sunday morning no matter how good the preaching is. You, also, need more than a verse or two on a smartphone app. You need to wade in.

In the last two chapters of Ezekiel, the Prophet had a vision of a river flowing out of the Millennial Temple. It represents the gospel and the fullness of Scripture. Some things are “ankle deep”—easy to understand. Others are “knee-deep” and require more study. Others are deeper still and we may not be able to understand them fully. Even so, God wants us to wade in so we can grow in our understanding of Him and His Word.

Also in today’s post, read about 4 attitudes to have in the midst of trials and persecution.

My free God’s Word Day by Day devotional can help you get more from your Bible reading whether it’s ankle deep, knee deep, or deeper still. In fact, this coming year could be your best year ever!

Arguing, unhappy couple with text that reads, Responding to an Unreasonable Spouse

27 Nov

“Responding to an Unreasonable Spouse” November 27

Posted by Donna Reidland God's Word Day by Day, Marriage

The Bible says a lot about wives submitting to their own husbands. But what if you’re married to an unreasonable husband or one who is harsh, unsaved, or even sinning? How should a wife respond to an unreasonable spouse? Surely, God doesn’t expect wives to be submissive then! And what about husbands? How are they to treat their wives, even those who are unsubmissive or difficult?

Stern, critical woman with text that reads, Responding to Persecution & Hardship.

26 Nov

“Responding to Persecution & Hardship” November 26

Posted by Donna Reidland God's Word Day by Day

The Apostle Peter wrote this first epistle to people who were facing a great deal of hardship and persecution from those in authority and from unbelievers in general.

How do you respond to persecution and mistreatment when it comes? Are you shocked and angered by it? Or do you respond in godly ways? What was Peter’s advice to God’s persecuted people in the first century and could it be just as important for us today?

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10 Nov

Is Maintaining a Good Thing or a Bad? | 5-Minute Friday

Posted by Donna Reidland 5-Minute Friday, Christian Living

Maintain … is it a good thing or a bad? I think it could be either depending on what we are maintaining. The first thing that comes to mind is maintaining the status quo. That’s usually a bad thing. It makes me think of maintaining mediocrity. But I believe there are other areas where maintaining is a good or at least a neutral thing.