Bible Verse: Judges 16:19 After putting him to sleep on her lap, she called for someone to shave off the seven braids of his hair, and so began to subdue him. And his strength left him. In Judges 16:4-22, an incredibly strong man named Samson, becomes enamored with a woman named Delilah. The Philistine rulers … Continue reading Delilah: Avoiding Deceit and Temptation
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Courage for Today
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.” In the face of adversity, you can still have courage. Much … Continue reading Courage for Today
Resilience in the Face of Adversity
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. There are so many disturbing things going on in the world right now including armed conflicts and wars, human rights violations, political corruption, economic … Continue reading Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Christlike Mindset
Verse of the Day: Philippians 2:5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus In everything you do and all your interactions, strive to follow the examples set by Jesus Christ. Consciously try to have the same mindset that mirrors His teachings and values. Before speaking or acting, pause to … 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. Atheism, nontheism, polytheism, and agnosticism are on the rise worldwide, with newer generations often holding different perspectives on religion. Some individuals place their faith in nature, self, crystals, or alternative deities. … Continue reading Jesus Christ is Lord!
The Same Power Lives in You
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. As born-again believers, our bodies are temples for the Holy … Continue reading The Same Power Lives in You
Deborah: Leadership and Wisdom
Bible Verse: Judges 4:4-5 4 Now Deborah, a prophet, the wife of Lappidoth, was leading Israel at that time. 5 She held court under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, and the Israelites went up to her to have their disputes decided. Deborah’s story is … Continue reading Deborah: Leadership and Wisdom
Resurrection Sunday (Easter)
Verses of the Day: Matthew 28:1-10 Jesus Has Risen 1After 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, rolled back the stone and sat on … Continue reading Resurrection Sunday (Easter)
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 it in a clean linen … Continue reading The Burial of Jesus and The Guard at the Tomb
The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
Verses of the Day: Matthew 27:32-56 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 tasting it, he … Continue reading The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus