Contemplative Bible Reading

Romans 6:12 (New Living Translation) 12 Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. What controls the way I live? One simple thing is the fatigue that this body experiences. I sleep about a third of the day. Another simple thing is this body requires energy. I […]

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Acts 8:1 (New Living Translation) 1 Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the regions of Judea and Samaria. This is one of […]

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Romans 1:32 (New Living Translation) 32 They know God’s justice requires that those who do these things deserve to die, yet they do them anyway. Worse yet, they encourage others to do them, too. There is a system of justice from God. Certain acts require the punishment of death. Some are listed prior to the […]

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John 14:27 (New Living Translation) 27 I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. Jesus is speaking. Jesus leaves a gift for me: peace of mind and heart. Goodness, we have lots of folks […]

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1 Timothy 6:10 (New Living Translation) 10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. This is a well-known verse. The King James Version has the shorter, “for the love of money is […]

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John 10:10 (New Living Translation) 10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. Jesus is speaking here. This is part of the tale of the good shepherd and the sheep. The purpose of the thieves is to steal sheep, kill them, […]

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John 6:63 (New Living Translation) 63 The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life. Jesus said the above words. The topic is eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. Hey, wait a minute. I mean, I try to be good and […]

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John 6:29 (New Living Translation) 29 Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.” This is Jesus speaking. Jesus tells everyone that there is only one work God wants from mankind. Pay attention to this one, folks. Believe in the one God has sent. […]

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Ephesians 2:7 (New Living Translation) 7 So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus. I am an example. I am an example of the incredible […]

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Ephesians 1:1 (New Living Translation) This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. This begins the letter from Paul to the Christians in Ephesus. Paul says, “I am an […]

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