Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. — Colossians 2:17
The dazzling faiths all around the Colossian Christians may seem wonderful and may better match their ideal lifestyle, but Paul reminds them that these religions …
Daily Pray
Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph. — Amos 5:15
Along with teaching our children not to hate others, we also need to instill in them a strong dislike of injustice, wickedness, bigotry, and the …
Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away. — Psalm 144:4
Time spent with our families, kids, parents, friends, and Christian brothers and sisters is extremely valuable. How do you spend your free time? Where do …
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. — James 4:14
But there’s always an asterisk in my planning: “”If Lord, this is your will and timing.”” I’m not sure about you, but God has repeatedly …
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. — John 12:46
Nicodemus is one of the great stories in the Gospel of John. He approached Jesus at night, and Jesus told him that those who love …
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. — Romans 13:7
Couldn’t it be decent for God to let us free at charge time? In any event, he is sincerely and blessedly calling us to his …
Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. — John 13:13
Jesus demonstrated to his disciples what it means to live in a community centered on the cross by assuming the position of a household slave …
I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. — Psalm 145:1
The manner in which we acclaim God everlastingly, the manner in which we honor our vow to give him greatness for every one of the …
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. — 1 Corinthians 1:25
God’s greatest “idiocy” is his willingness to use the cross to bring others to himself. At first glance, the cross is an abhorrent and horrifying …
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. — Philippians 4:4
Since the Lord is close, we can cheer and treat others with tenderness. He is close since he lives in us through his Spirit. He …