Daily Bible Reflections

The generous person keeps temptation at bay by withholding love toward things so that love can be lavishly given to people. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/17/be-generous-mark-1241-44/

Change suffering from an adversary to fight to a companion to learn from. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/16/overwhelming-victory-in-overcoming-suffering-romans-831-39/

Solitary righteousness is an oxymoron. Righteousness can only be truly lived and expressed with other people. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/15/get-along-with-each-other-romans-31-8/

If you find yourself in a mess, whether it is of your own making or of somebody else, the only thing that can handle it is a close following of grace. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/14/pride-comes-before-the-fall-luke-2231-33-54-62/

What seems to be divine tardiness is really something else altogether. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/13/a-divine-perspective-of-time-2-peter-38-13/

Will you let your bravery come out to play, or will you keep it hidden beneath layers of insecurity? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/12/how-to-handle-trouble-psalm-94/

If any of us feels justified in our hate, then we are the lost one in need of repentance. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/11/the-parables-of-the-lost-sheep-and-the-lost-coin-luke-151-10/

When one is already low, there’s no looking down on another. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/10/john-1011-21-the-good-shepherd/

May you remain encouraged in faith, steadfast in hope, and forever in love with the Savior who has loved you and given himself to you. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/09/2-peter-21-10a-beware-of-spiritual-predators/

Please don’t turn the good news of grace into the bad news of judgment.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/08/1-timothy-11-11-a-plea-for-grace-and-truth/

Grace always has the last word. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/07/luke-1818-30-a-rich-mans-question/

Christianity is a marathon, not a 100-meter sprint. We persevere to the end, not flame out after taxing ourselves with expectations and responsibilities God never gave us. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/06/1-timothy-46-16-train-yourself-to-be-godly/

“The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult; and left untried.” G.K. Chesterton This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/05/psalm-2-god/

We must get back to basics and do what is essential. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/04/luke-1425-33-the-cost-of-being-a-disciple/

Facing trouble and opposition doesn’t make us fall; it actually lifts us up. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/03/matthew-1034-42-the-trouble-with-jesus/

In this day and age, encouragement is in short supply.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/02/colossians-47-17-lead-with-encouragement/

You are known and loved. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/09/01/psalm-1391-6-13-18-known-and-loved-by-god%ef%bf%bc/

It’s the people who outwardly have it all together that are being replaced wholesale with those who admit their guilt, shame, and brokenness.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/08/31/luke-1415-24-the-parable-of-the-great-banquet/

Despair with no voice and no one to hear will eventually transition to harming others. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/08/30/psalm-58-curse-the-wicked/

Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices G-d is pleased. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/08/29/hebrews-137-21-keep-on-doing-good/

How can I be blessed? Not by posturing for the best place in the room but by being a blessing to the most vulnerable and needy amongst us. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/08/28/luke-141-7-14-how-can-i-be-blessed/

This old world desperately needs leaders with a dutiful sense of public service which is compassionate and kind.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/08/27/matthew-2020-28-leadership-as-service-to-others/

True life is sharing both our resources and our hearts with one another.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/08/26/1-peter-47-11-be-hospitable/

God has called us to bless the world, not condemn it.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/08/25/1-peter-38-12-bless-and-do-not-curse/

Stand firm and openly do what is good and right, every day, no matter who is watching or why they are watching. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/08/24/luke-66-11-every-day-is-meant-for-doing-good/