“Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.” —John 9:3 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Let’s ask God to help…

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. —Isaiah 9:2 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God fulfilled this great…

I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. —Psalm 9:1 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The words of Jessie Brown Pound’s old hymn, “Will You Not Tell…

then began to teach that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after…

Even as spoke, many put their faith in him. —John 8:30 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… While we often talk about Jesus as our LORD and Savior, we can also find it easy to ignore…

“But what about you?” asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.” —Mark 8:29 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The sweetest confession any of us will ever make is this:…

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. —Romans 8:28 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The real issue in…

The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” —Matthew 8:27 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… What kind of man is this? Ah, Jesus…

In the same way , the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot…

But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. —Romans 8:25 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… I’m not good at waiting. I don’t like waiting for Christmas. I don’t…

“I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am the one I claim to be, you will indeed die in your sins.” —John 8:24 Thoughts on…

Not only , but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons and daughters, the redemption of our bodies. —Romans 8:23 Thoughts on…

“As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.” —Genesis 8:22 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Based on God’s promises, we are daily presented…

replied , “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.” —Luke 8:21 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… I love the simple truth that Jesus taught his first disciples. Do…

We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift . For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also…

When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living? —Isaiah 8:19 Thoughts on Today’s…

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. —Romans 8:18 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… “Life is pain… Anyone who says differently is selling you…

You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to…

When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to , and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet…

For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” —Romans 8:15 Thoughts on Today’s Verse……

Israel has forgotten his Maker and built palaces; Judah has fortified many towns. But I will send fire upon their cities that will consume their fortresses. —Hosea 8:14 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Please note: We…

For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, because those who are led by…

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” —John 8:12 Thoughts on…

And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who…