A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. — Proverbs 15:1
Why is it so difficult to bear harsh or unfair criticism? Why do we have to defend ourselves all the time, no matter how ludicrous …
Daily Pray
Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. — 1 Chronicles 29:11
Praise is a direct speech to God in which we express our appreciation for who he is, what he has done, and what he is …
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. — 1 Thessalonians 5:11
While Paul’s exhortation is wonderful, it is the manner of the exhortation that should be highlighted. We live in a time when we are continually …
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, — Ephesians 3:17
Love that goes beyond what we know. That’s hard to explain, but you know what it means when you’ve loved your partner for decades and …
The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. — Habakkuk 3:19
The Lord gives me power! Wow, what power we have because he stays with us and gives us strength through the Holy Spirit. Thought …
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: — Matthew 7:13
The world is looking for a Savior, not a Lord. The New Testament makes it clear that a Savior who isn’t also Lord isn’t a …
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. — Colossians 3:13
How can I not forgive a brother or sister for whom Christ died if I know what God paid to forgive me? Thought How …
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. — Psalm 46:10
I know it’s true because history tells me so! Faith trusts that it will always be true! Taking a moment of reverent silence in the …
Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. — Matthew 18:15
Sometimes it’s so hard to do the right thing. It seems so much easier to talk bad about someone who has wronged us, to pray …
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. — John 3:17
What is your opinion on God? Is he looking for a method to convict you? Is he an out-of-touch elderly man who has no idea …