And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; — 2 Peter 1:5
Often times, we are so afraid of works-based salvation that we forget that love and grace ultimately call us to act, not just think. It …
Daily Pray
Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee: go up and possess it, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged. — Deuteronomy 1:21
At the start of a new journey, it’s important to say something positive, especially if the journey needs you to take the lead. Joshua is …
And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: — 1 Thessalonians 1:6
It’s so easy for us to let what’s going on around us decide how we feel. Paul tells this group of new Christians who are …
In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: — Colossians 1:22
Christians are forgiven, not perfect! You may have seen this bumper sticker or one like it. In a certain way, this is true. But from …
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. — 1 John 1:7
As we get closer to the Lord and live for him, we get two amazing gifts. First, we find that Jesus’ loving sacrifice has forgiven …
Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. — 1 Peter 1:23
Words are important! They can hurt, maim, and weaken. They can also bless, uplift, and move people. When these words come from God, they mean …
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. — Joshua 1:8
Just like Joshua and the Israelites, we need to be reminded that God gave us his Law to help his people. Israel was given the …
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; — Colossians 1:9
Paul wrote these words to the Christians in Colossae, but he had never been there. Even though he didn’t know the Colossians “in person,” he …
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. — Proverbs 1:10
The important question is not “if,” but “when.” Our children face tremendous peer pressure. We do, too! We need to help them stay strong in …
And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. — Mark 1:11
Jesus was baptized, and then he went to face Satan for 40 days of hard testing. Remember the first thing Satan said? “If you are …