Verse of the Day: Lamentations 3:22-23 It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Put the past behind you and start this new year with your focus on God. He loves you, He is merciful and His compassion … Continue reading New Beginnings
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Happy New Year 2023!
Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! Leave the past behind you, don't look back, keep looking forward to what God has planned for you. It's a new year and you are a new creation in … Continue reading Happy New Year 2023!
Go and Bear Fruit
Verse of the Day: John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. Just like the Disciples, you have been chosen to be part of the body … Continue reading Go and Bear Fruit
Refrain from Anger
Verse of the Day: Psalm 37:8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret--it leads only to evil. During an argument, in the heat of the moment sometimes we say things we don't mean and may later regret. We let our anger get the best of us and we lose control of our … Continue reading Refrain from Anger
Biblical Meekness is Not Weakness
Matthew 5:5 Verse of the Day: Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth The world considers meekness to be a weakness. When they hear the word meek they automatically think of someone who is shy and won’t stand up for themselves. They might even imagine a person who allows people … Continue reading Biblical Meekness is Not Weakness
Bearing Fruit
Verse of the Day: John 15:8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. Bearing much fruit comes with spiritual maturity and is a result of being obedient to the Word of God. When you devote yourself to God and His will the fruit of the … Continue reading Bearing Fruit
Faith Inspires Action
Verse of the Day: James 2:14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Faith is a verb; it requires action on our part. Faith in God prompts us to do something, it moves us to share the love of God not only by word … Continue reading Faith Inspires Action
Love the Unlovable
Verse of the Day: Luke 6:32 If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. It’s easy to love someone who loves you and is good to you. The challenge then, is to love the unlovable and those who have been forgotten by society. … Continue reading Love the Unlovable
The Fruit of Righteousness is Peace
Verse of the Day: Isaiah 32:17 The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever. God’s presence in our lives changes everything. When we submit to God’s will, He gives us a calmness and inner peace that nothing on the outside can take away. We’ll have a quiet … Continue reading The Fruit of Righteousness is Peace
Keep on Speaking
Verse of the Day: Acts 18:9 One night the Lord spoke to Paul, “Do not be afraid, keep on speaking, do not be silent. The Apostle Paul was in Corinth where his safety may have been at risk for sharing the Good News. It would have been so much easier to just stay quiet but … Continue reading Keep on Speaking