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
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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
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
Gethsemane
Verse of the Day: Matthew 26:36-46 Gethsemane 36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is … Continue reading Gethsemane
The Last Supper
Verses of the Day: Matthew 26:17-30 The Last Supper 17 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” 18 He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My … Continue reading The Last Supper
The Plot Against Jesus, Jesus Anointed at Bethany, and Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus
Verses of the Day: Matthew 26:1-5; Matthew 26:6-13 and Matthew 26:14-16 The Plot Against Jesus 1 When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, 2 “As you know, the Passover is two days away—and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.” 3 Then the chief priests and the elders of the … Continue reading The Plot Against Jesus, Jesus Anointed at Bethany, and Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus