In God I Trust
In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? Psalms 56:4 (NIV) THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE … One of the powerful things about having a Bible, a repository of God’s words, is that its age and varied countries and cultures remind us…
God Did Not Send His Son To Condemn
God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:17 (NIV) THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE … How do you view God? Is he someone looking for a way to condemn you? Is he an out-of-touch old man who doesn’t really know what it’s…
Slow to Speak and Slow to Anger
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19 (NIV) THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE … Have a brake on your tongue, hit the throttle on your ears. Let your angry email sit three days before responding and make sure you read…
I Consider My Life Worth Nothing
I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given to me – the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace. Acts 20:24 (NIV) THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE … How important is grace? Paul said it was more important…
If I Have Not Love
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am…
We Ought Always to Thank God
We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing. 2 Thessalonians 1:3 NIV THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE … “Increase my faith, O Lord.” “Increase my strength.” “Increase my wisdom.” We often pray for…
Love Your Neighbor
Jesus said,”You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:43-45 NIV THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE … We often talk about the privileges of being…
He Who Pursues Righteousness
He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor. Proverbs 21:21 NIV THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE … Isn’t it funny that when we set off to find happiness or joy or significance or meaning, we seldom find it. Instead, when we offer to serve others and give ourselves wholeheartedly to the Lord and His…
I Love You, Oh Lord My Strength
I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalms 18:1-2 NIV THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE … We sing it and we say it in our public prayers: “Father,…