Silent Stones Ministries

[Jesus] was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. —Romans 4:25Thoughts on Today’s Verse…Why are the Cross …

“Consider carefully what you hear,” [Jesus] continued. “With the measure you use, it will be measured to you — and even more. Whoever has will …

[Jesus continued his message, saying:] “Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and …

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; …

And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother. —1 John 4:21Thoughts on Today’s Verse…Some things are very simple …

To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.—Philippians 4:20Thoughts on Today’s Verse…When was the last time you prayed and didn’t request …

My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you…—Galatians 4:19Thoughts on Today’s Verse…Paul had a …

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not …

Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.—James 4:17Thoughts on Today’s Verse…James’ brother, Jesus, taught this principle when …

From [Christ] the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its …

Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in …

We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.—1 …

I can do everything through him [Christ] who gives me strength.—Philippians 4:13Thoughts on Today’s Verse…I don’t know about you, but I know I’ve grown soft …

If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength …

This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.—1 John …

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me — put it into practice. And the God of peace will …

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you …

For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, he who rejects this instruction does not reject man …

Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no …

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with …

But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we …

It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality…—1 Thessalonians 4:3Thoughts on Today’s Verse…Sanctified sounds “churchy” and old-fashioned to …

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the …

Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.—Psalm …