But in fact God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it…

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone…

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. —Romans 12:16 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… “Don’t be conceited!” That’s a…

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. —Romans 12:15 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… While misery may love company, grief can lead many of us to withdraw and hide. So, let’s remember those…

Now the body is not made up of one part but of many. —1 Corinthians 12:14 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The human body is an amazing arrangement of parts, members, vital organs, systems, and interdependent…

For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body — whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free — and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. —1 Corinthians 12:13 Thoughts on…

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. —Romans 12:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… How can we keep our circumstances from determining our mood? How can we emancipate ourselves from the limitations that…

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. —Romans 12:11 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Paul is emphatic that Jesus’ disciples must be full of spiritual fervor to serve the LORD…

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. —Romans 12:10 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… I love the old saying, “He who toots his own horn plays in a very small…

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. —Romans 12:9 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Special Note: Remember that this year, we are letting our verse reference be determined by the…

I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God. —Luke 12:8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… What a simple way to inherit a blessing:…

Wicked men are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm. —Proverbs 12:7 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The principle of this proverb is true in every culture. An evil leader…

I tell you that one greater than the temple is here. —Matthew 12:6 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… What is the most outstanding construction project built by human hands? Jesus is more remarkable still! What is…

And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord…

Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs…

Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. —1 Corinthians 12:3…

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — his…

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual act of worship. —Romans 12:1 Thoughts on Today’s…

If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. —2 Corinthians 11:30 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… One of Paul’s recurring themes throughout 2 Corinthians is that God’s strength is made…

For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself. —1 Corinthians 11:29 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The LORD’s Supper is a precious time for Christians…

He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” —Luke 11:28 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Jesus responded to the crowd’s praises for his mother and redirected that blessing toward…

“All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to…

“Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” —John 11:26 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… These were Jesus’ words to Martha when her brother had died. She still hoped Jesus would…

“And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” —Mark 11:25 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This passage is one of…