And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. —Romans 5:5 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The source of our…

will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to…

In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. —Psalm 5:3 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… When I read this verse, I remember…

Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few. —Ecclesiastes…

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ… —Romans 5:1 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The cost of peace is always high. Jesus’ enormous sacrifice purchased…

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of…

But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul. —Deuteronomy 4:29 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… When…

did what your power and will had decided beforehand should happen. —Acts 4:28 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The cross of Golgotha and the sacrifice of Jesus for our sins were no afterthought or mistake…

Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. —Proverbs 4:27 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… When I see someone swerving in and out of their lane during heavy traffic, I…

“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. —Ephesians 4:26-27 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Pent-up anger is…

was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. —Romans 4:25 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Why are the Cross and the Empty Tomb so important? Everything essential and…

“Consider carefully what you hear,” continued. “With the measure you use, it will be measured to you — and even more. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what he…

“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is 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; to be made new in the attitude of your minds……

And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother. —1 John 4:21 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Some things are very simple. We can’t love God and refuse to love…

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

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

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 made perfect in love. —1 John 4:18 Thoughts on Today’s…

Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins. —James 4:17 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… James’ brother, Jesus, taught this principle when he healed on the Sabbath (Mark 3:1-7)…

From the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. —Ephesians 4:16 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Ephesians and Colossians…

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 them, because if you do, you will save both yourself…

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 Thessalonians 4:14 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… As horrible as…

I can do everything through him who gives me strength. —Philippians 4:13 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… I don’t know about you, but I know I’ve grown soft and spoiled because of all the conveniences…

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 God provides, so that in all things God may be…