May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so...
Romans 15:13 NIV THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE… Hope and joy and peace sound terrific! Two things are vital for this to be a part of our lives. First, we must trust God to meet our needs and get us to...
View ArticleJesus didn’t just die for my sins, he lives for me.
In fact, he is at God’s right hand claiming me as his own (1 John 2:1-2). If he was willing to die to save me, what will he withhold now that he lives victorious over death? Our Prayer Holy and...
View ArticleConfess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be...
The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16 (NIV) THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE… To confess is to do two things with our sin: 1) to recognize sin for what it is in God’s eyes and...
View ArticleCharm is deceptive and beauty if fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is...
Proverbs 31:30 (NIV) THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE… So many things we honor and exalt in our culture are shallow and temporary. The one thing that lasts in a beautiful woman is not her charm or her...
View ArticleA gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 (NIV) Why is it so hard to endure an unjust or unfair criticism? Why do we always have to defend ourselves no matter how ridiculous the charge? Often the problems we have with others...
View ArticleSing to God, sing praise to his name, extol him who rides on the clouds
His name is the Lord — and rejoice before him. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. Psalms 68:4-5 NIV THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE… I can’t help but think of...
View ArticleGet rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly...
James 1:21 New International Version THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE…Isn’t it true! When we find ourselves caught in the clutches of the moral filth of our culture, we find the word of God boring and...
View ArticleWe proclaim him Jesus, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom.
We proclaim him [Jesus], admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we present everyone perfect in Christ. Col 1:28 (NIV) THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE… Our goal as Christians is not to...
View ArticleBlessed are you when people insult you, persecute you…
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they...
View ArticleI urge, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving...
For kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. –1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV) THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE… God wants us to be a praying people....
View ArticleCome, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our...
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. Psalms 95:1-2 NIV THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE… Joy knows no better explanation than laughter and song. We sing to the Lord...
View ArticleBe imitators of God as dearly loved children and live a life of love
Be imitators of God as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 (NIV) THOUGHTS...
View ArticleThe word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.
The word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love. Psalms 33:4-5 NIV Thoughts about this verse...
View ArticleIf we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins
And purify us from all unrighteousness.1 John 1:9,NIV THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE… We can be forgiven of our sins! That’s great. We can be purified of any stain from sin!! That’s incredible. But...
View ArticleConfess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be...
The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16 (NIV) THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE… To confess is to do two things with our sin: 1) to recognize sin for what it is in God’s eyes and...
View ArticleA Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath, But A Harsh Word Stirs Up Anger
Proverbs 15:1 (NIV) THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE… Why is it so hard to endure an unjust or unfair criticism? Why do we always have to defend ourselves no matter how ridiculous the charge? Often the...
View ArticleI will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your love
and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word. Psalms 138:2 (NIV) THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE… For Christians, God’s temple is one of two related things: either...
View ArticleThese are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of...
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:14 NIV Thoughts about this verse… It has always...
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Belize Relief Fund
Help Us Purchase A Fire Truck For These People Houstonians are extending some much needed help. An early morning fire caused major destruction in the heart of downtown San Pedro, Ambergris Caye,...
View ArticleYou were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.
Ephesians 4:8 (NIV) Thoughts About Today’s Verse Before and after — that’s the story of grace. “I once was lost but now I’m found, was blind but now I see.” If we could only fully grasp what we so...
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