Verse of the Day: Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Even David, a man after God's heart sinned against God, but he recognized that he needed a profound change of heart and spirit and he knew he could not make this change on his … Continue reading A Change of Heart and a Renewed Spirit
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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. A big house, an expensive car, your career, fame, fortune, none of it is worth losing your soul. You can't take any of … Continue reading Is It Worth Your Soul?
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 difficult and life changing. First, … Continue reading God’s Will Not Mine
Happy Monday!
Verse of the Day: Proverbs 6:10-11 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest — and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man. Although we may be tempted to hit the snooze button on the alarm a few more times, particularly on … Continue reading Happy Monday!
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. It is said that Moses had difficulties expressing himself but the Lord was able to use him in … Continue reading Sharing God’s Word
Guilt, Shame and Forgiveness
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 Guilt, Shame and Forgiveness
Overlook an Offense
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 an Offense
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 consider the way God wants you to deal with them. … 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
Stand Up, Speak Up
Verse of the Day: Proverbs 31:8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up for the people who have no voice. Stand up for the oppressed. It's our duty to help those who cannot help themselves. We must be protectors of those who are … Continue reading Stand Up, Speak Up