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Today’s Verse:He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds. – Psalm 147:3   We all at times have had physical illnesses and wounds that seemed to almost never heal, but by God’s grace, we eventually are able to recover physically, but serious illness or injury has the ability to wound our minds and hearts, thatContinue reading “The Brokenhearted”

Today’s Verse: As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him. – Colossians 2:6  In this particular verse, the Apostle Paul reminded the church that they accepted Christ Jesus, not only as their savior but as their Lord. It means that they had made Christ the Lord and KingContinue reading “Lordship and Obedience”

Today’s Verse: O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in Him. – Psalm 34:8 As humans, we derive happiness from many things like achievements, gifts, surprises, etc. These are all good things God has given us. However, the happiness we feel from these worldly things is fleeting, weContinue reading “Lasting Happiness”

Today’s Verse:and every proud obstacle raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ. – 2 Corinthians 10:5  Getting rid of sin is one of the most requested prayers by Christians. We pray that God will deliver us from evil. Because in reality, we will fall into temptationContinue reading “Our Power In Christ”

The High Priest of Israel was told to wear holy garments: garments of blue and white, a breastplate of twelve precious gems, and a white turban framed by a golden crown with a golden plate on the front which read, “Holy to the Lord.” He was quite an impressive sight. And yet, on the holiestContinue reading “The Unrobing of the High Priest”

Thursday, July 8, 2021 What is the nature of the devil? The English word “devil” comes from the Greek word “diabolos” which comes from two Greek words: “dia” which means “against,” and “bolos” which means “to cast.” Together you get “to cast against” – “diabolos” – devil. This is the primary nature of the devil,Continue reading “Being Truly Diabolical”

Today’s Verse:Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. – Colossians 3:13  Being in a church or a Christian group and yes, even family can be a challenge. If you remain in a particular group orContinue reading “Forbearance and Forgiveness”

Today’s Verse:But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. – James 1:22 The apostle James lovingly warns and corrects the believers who don’t live according to the will of God. The verse above is one of the sincere admonitions he wrote for us so that we can reflect and be gently correctedContinue reading “The Wisest Way To Live”

Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. — John 17:3 Thoughts on Today’s Verse…. Eternal life begins, now! That is one of Jesus’ messages in the Gospel of John. For sure, we don’t get to enjoy all of the blessings thatContinue reading “Eternal Life Begins Now”

Today’s Verse:But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. – James 1:22 The apostle James lovingly warns and corrects the believers who don’t live according to the will of God. The verse above is one of the sincere admonitions he wrote for us so that we can reflect and be gently correctedContinue reading “The Wisest Way To Live”