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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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