Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD. —Psalm 119:1 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… As Christians, we hear this passage a little differently than those who lived…

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. —Romans…

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is…

Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. —Psalm 37:3 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Having a place to live amid life’s uncertainties and having assurance of God’s protection…

Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. —Psalm 37:1-2 Thoughts on…

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. —Psalm 143:8…

You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. —1 John 4:4 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The…

For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. —Isaiah 41:13 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Life crashes in, and…

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. All…

The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace. —Numbers 6:24-26 Thoughts on…

The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever — do not abandon the works of your hands. —Psalm 138:8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Notice the powerful beauty of…

“Your right hand, O LORD, was majestic in power. Your right hand, O LORD, shattered the enemy. “ —Exodus 15:6 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… One of the great images of the Old Testament is God…

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage…

Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! —Isaiah 30:18 Thoughts on Today’s…

A person of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother or sister. —Proverbs 18:24 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Close spiritual friends are rare — especially…

I will show the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the…

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. —Galatians 6:9 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Weariness is a part of…

For your Maker is your husband — the LORD Almighty is his name — the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth. —Isaiah 54:5 Thoughts on…

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. —Galatians 5:6 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Have you ever noticed how we get…

I thank my God every time I remember you. —Philippians 1:3 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Certain people are such special blessings. It doesn’t matter if we visit with them on the phone, receive an encouraging…

If anyone says, “I love God,” yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. —1…

We love because he first loved us. —1 John 4:19 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… As human beings, we like to think of ourselves as the center of our universe. We determine the greatness or validity…

In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. —1 John 4:17 Thoughts on Today’s Verse……

And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. —1 John 4:16 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… We…