Verse of the Day: 1 Samuel 17:37 "The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you.” Reflection I survived my past because God rescued me. He brought … Continue reading Courage for Today
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Resilience
Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. Reflection There is so much happening in the world that can feel overwhelming, but I cannot give up. When I fall, I get back … Continue reading Resilience
Don’t Lose Heart
Verse of the Day: Hebrews 12:3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Reflection Jesus went through more suffering for me than I could ever imagine, and when I remember that, it gives me strength to keep going. When I feel tired, discouraged, or … Continue reading Don’t Lose Heart
Christlike Mindset
Verse of the Day: Philippians 2:5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus Reflection I want to think like Jesus. I want to say what He would say. I want to respond how He would respond. In every moment and every interaction, I want to follow His example and … Continue reading Christlike Mindset
Jesus Christ is Lord!
Verse of the Day: Matthew 10:32 Therefore, everyone who acknowledges me before people, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven. Reflection I believe in the birth of Jesus, I believe He died for my sins, I believe He was resurrected, and I believe He is coming back for His people. In … Continue reading Jesus Christ is Lord!
Resurrection Power
Verse of the Day: Romans 8:11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. Reflection I believe the Holy Spirit lives within me, giving … Continue reading Resurrection Power
The Resurrection of Jesus
Verse of the Day: Matthew 28:1-10 Jesus Has Risen 28 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, … Continue reading The Resurrection of Jesus
The Burial of Jesus and The Guard at the Tomb
Verse of the Day: Matthew 27:57-66 The Burial of Jesus 57 As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. 58 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. 59 Joseph took the body, wrapped … Continue reading The Burial of Jesus and The Guard at the Tomb
The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
Verse of the Day: Matthew 27:32-44 and Matthew 27:45-56 The Crucifixion of Jesus 32 As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. 33 They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). 34 There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after … Continue reading The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
Jesus Arrested & Jesus Before Pilate
Verse of the Day: Matthew 26:47-56 & Matthew 27:11-26 Jesus Arrested 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss … Continue reading Jesus Arrested & Jesus Before Pilate
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