Verse of the Day: Psalm 51:1-2 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. There isn’t anything you can do to earn God’s forgiveness. You are forgiven because of who God is … Continue reading Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame
Is It Worth Your Soul?
Verse of the Day: Mark 8:36 What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? There is nothing in this world worth losing your soul for. That may sound harsh but it is the reality. A big house, expensive car, your career, fame, fortune, none of it is worth … Continue reading Is It Worth Your Soul?
Sharing God’s Word
Verse of the Day: Exodus 4:12 Now go, I will help you speak and teach you what to say. If God has given you the desire to share his Word with others don’t let fear stop you. Moses had difficulties expressing himself but the Lord was able to use him in a mighty way. God … Continue reading Sharing God’s Word
God’s Will Not Mine
Verse of the Day: Luke 22:41-42 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Jesus gave us the example of how to pray, especially when going through something so difficult and life changing. … Continue reading God’s Will Not Mine
Overlook Offenses
Verse of the Day: Proverbs 19:11 A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense. Wise people are patient when others act offensively towards them. They don’t act or speak without thinking first. It doesn’t mean they accept what is contrary to their values and beliefs. It means they take … Continue reading Overlook Offenses
God’s Ways
Verse of the Day: Psalm 119:15 I will meditate on your precepts, and contemplate your ways. A precept is a command or a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought. Instead of focusing on your problems or things that upset, disappoint or annoy you think about the way God wants you to deal with … Continue reading God’s Ways
The Golden Rule
Verse of the Day: Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. The concept of the “Golden Rule” is a general truth that is found not only in the Holy Bible but appears in many other religions. It's … Continue reading The Golden Rule
Read the Bible in One Year – November
November Reading List November 1: Luke 19-20 November 2: Luke 21-22 November 3: Luke 23-24 November 4: John 1-2 November 5: John 3-4 November 6: John 5-6 November 7: John 7-8 November 8: John 9-10 November 9: John 11-12 November 10: John 13-15 November 11: John 16-18 November 12: John 19-21 November 13: Acts 1-3 … Continue reading Read the Bible in One Year – November
What Does the Lord Require?
Verse of the Day: Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. What does the Lord require? Obedience to His Word by faith. Treat others fairly and equally, oppressing no … Continue reading What Does the Lord Require?