Read: 1 John 3:9 “No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have ...
Topics:
holiness,
align,
follow
Read: Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. ...
Topics:
surrender,
struggle,
develop
Read: Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly ...
Topics:
guide,
align,
purposes
Read: Genesis 3:1 “Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, ‘Did God really say, You ...
Topics:
relationship,
growth,
cultivate
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:17a “Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him.” Colossians ...
Topics:
faith,
glorify,
forgive
Read: Mark 1:34-38 ”Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they ...
Topics:
broken,
afraid,
dedication
Read: Isaiah 43:19 “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the ...
Topics:
New Year,
heart,
start
Read: Luke 17:32 “Remember Lot’s wife!” Luke 9:62 “Jesus replied, ‘No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the ...
Topics:
pain,
spiritual,
crucial
Read: Psalm 22:1 “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish?” Romans 5:8 “But God ...
Topics:
fear,
surrender,
doubts
Read: Psalm 77:11 “I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.” Ecclesiastes 3:11“Yet God has made ...
Topics:
hope,
integrity,
navigate
Read: Psalm 74:17“It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter.” Psalm 139:23-24“Search me, O God, and know my ...
Topics:
heart,
healing,
gentle
Luke 2:18-19 “And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her ...
Topics:
criticism,
affirmation,
brave
Read: Ecclesiastes 3:11 “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart.”
Topics:
heart,
care,
humble
Read: Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful ...
Topics:
faith,
power,
salvation
Read: Matthew 2:10-11 “When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed ...
Topics:
worship,
gratitude,
offering
Read: Luke 2:13-14 “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest ...
Topics:
love,
grateful,
humble
Read: Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my ...
Topics:
sacrifice,
peace,
surrender
Read: Luke 1:34-37 “’How will this be,’ Mary asked the angel, ‘since I am a virgin?’ The angel answered, ‘The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the ...
Topics:
faith,
expectations,
follow
Read: Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful ...
Topics:
peace,
heart,
surround
Read: Luke 1:46-48 “And Mary said: ‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state ...
Topics:
purpose,
sacrifice,
serve
Read: Matthew 2:10-11 “When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed ...
Topics:
reflect,
hearts,
significant
Read: Matthew 2:10-11 “When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed ...
Topics:
love,
care,
desires
Read: Luke 2:10-11 “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the ...
Topics:
peace,
surrender,
guided
Read: Isaiah 9:7 “Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, ...
Topics:
confidence,
learning,
significance
Read: Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful ...
Topics:
future,
grow,
spiritual
Read: Jeremiah 29:11 “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and ...
Topics:
truth,
hope,
plan
Read: Matthew 2:11 “On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their ...
Topics:
attitude,
focus,
embrace
Read: Luke 2:7 “And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room ...
Topics:
influence,
message,
beloved
Read: Luke 2:8-9 “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared ...
Topics:
influence,
message,
beloved
Read: Matthew 2:23, "…and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what said through the prophets, that he would be called a ...
Topics:
grace,
grateful,
humble
Read: Luke 1:26-31 “In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be ...
Topics:
care,
partner,
amazing
Read: Revelation 3:20 “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that ...
Topics:
job seeker,
hearts,
encounter
Read: Matthew 1:18-20 “This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they ...
Topics:
sacrifice,
follow,
shame
Read: Luke 1:26b-29 “God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant ...
Topics:
future,
hearts,
chosen
Read: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” ...
Topics:
forgiveness,
surrender,
eternity
Read: John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the ...
Topics:
love,
relationship,
given
Read: Luke 2:7 “She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room ...
Topics:
rejoice,
give,
humblest
Read: Luke 1:18 “Zechariah said to the angel, 'How can I be sure this will happen? I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.’ The ...
Topics:
heart,
hope,
allow
Read: Ecclesiastes 6:6-7 “…even if he lives a thousand years twice over but fails to enjoy his prosperity. Do not all go to the same place? ...
Topics:
happiness,
seek,
riches
Read: Psalm 100:1-2 “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” Think: Have you ...
Topics:
gratitude,
mercy,
goodness
Read: Number 11:4-6 “The rabble with them began to crave other food, and again the Israelites started wailing and said, 'If only we had meat to eat! ...
Topics:
love,
gratitude,
spirit
Read: Psalm 79:13 “Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will praise you forever; from generation to generation we will proclaim your ...
Topics:
prioritize,
appreciate,
worthy
Read: Psalm 8:4 “What is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?” Psalm 150:6 “Let everything that has breath ...
Topics:
designed,
breath,
aspect
Read: Daniel 2:20-23 “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and ...
Topics:
forgive,
conquered,
enduring
Read: Luke 17:15-17 “One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked ...
Topics:
focus,
focused,
trustworthy
Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Think: Cultivating gratitude is not ...
Topics:
anger,
spite
Read: Ephesians 5:20 “Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Think: Dietrich Bonhoeffer said, ...
Topics:
faith,
forgive,
remarkable
Read: 1 Timothy 4:4 “For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ...
Topics:
love,
powerful,
provide
Read: 2 Corinthians 12:9 “But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore, I will boast all ...
Topics:
love,
trust,
spirits
Read Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Matthew 11:28-30: “Then Jesus said, “Come to ...
Topics:
happier,
magnify,
comforting
Read Hebrews 6:18-19: "So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. ...
Topics:
love,
mercy,
trustworthy
Read Hebrews 10:24-25: "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of ...
Topics:
courage,
allow,
believers
Read Isaiah 40:28-31: "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow ...
Topics:
guidance,
guard,
creating
Read Hebrews 6:18-19: "So that by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge might be strongly ...
Topics:
believing,
fearful,
steadfast
Read Exodus 15:26: "He said, 'If you listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and ...
Topics:
hoping,
guide,
tempting
Read Romans 5:3-5: "Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; ...
Topics:
seeking,
betrayal,
forgive
Read Proverbs 16:18: "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." Matthew 6:14-15: "For if you forgive other people when they sin ...
Topics:
love,
freedom,
living
Read 1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." Psalm 139: ...
Topics:
spiritual,
forgive,
purify
Read Psalm 34:8: "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him." Psalm 100:5: "For the Lord is good and his love ...
Topics:
love,
goodness,
flawless
Read 2 Corinthians 12:9-10: "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore, I will boast ...
Topics:
grace,
guidance,
reliance
Read Isaiah 43:2-3: "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When ...
Topics:
relationship,
revelation,
intentions
Read Proverbs 16:18: "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." Think Imagine you are in a room full of people and can see each ...
Topics:
leading,
emotional,
behavior
Read Romans 8:17-18: "Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order ...
Topics:
wisdom,
comfort,
teaches
Read Luke 21:3-4, “‘Truly I tell you,’ He said, ‘this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their ...
Topics:
heart,
serving,
offering
Read Number 7:11, "The Lord said to Moses, ‘Let one leader bring his gift each day for the dedication of the altar.'"
Topics:
purpose,
focus,
dedication
Read Ecclesiastes 6:1-2, "I have seen another evil under the sun, and it weighs heavily on mankind: God gives some people wealth, possessions and ...
Topics:
anxiety,
blessings,
enjoyment
Read Proverbs 1:19, "So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain; It takes away the life of its owners."
Topics:
relationship,
generous,
gain
Read Luke 6:38, "Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full - pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running ...
Topics:
blessing,
opportunity,
give
Read 2 Corinthians 9:2, "...your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to action."
Topics:
satisfaction,
saving,
forgiving
Read John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave..." Think "Generosity is at the very heart of who God is." We've all heard today's verse ...
Topics:
gratitude,
attitude,
develop
Read: Isaiah 43:1-2 “But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: 'Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; ...
Topics:
health,
impact,
carry
Read: Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Think: Have you ever come across those murder mysteries that grip you ...
Topics:
love,
peace,
relationships
Read: Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me ...
Topics:
friend,
forgive,
capable
Read: Psalm 24:1 “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it...” Proverbs 15:33 “Wisdom’s instruction is to ...
Topics:
love,
experience,
serve
Read: Ephesians 4:2-3 “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the ...
Topics:
encourages,
give,
gentle
Read: Matthew 18:21-22 “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to ...
Topics:
love,
peace,
humble
Read: Matthew 22:37-39 “Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first ...
Topics:
purpose,
community,
connections
Read: Psalm 127:3-5 “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in ...
Topics:
serve,
reflecting,
essential
Read: Psalm 127:3-4 “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in ...
Topics:
help,
followers,
involved
Read: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” James 1:4 “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be ...
Topics:
effective,
research,
applied
Read: 3 John 4 “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” Think: What brings you genuine joy? Is it the prospect ...
Topics:
joy,
prayer,
guidance
Read: 1 Peter 5:2-3 “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as ...
Topics:
designed,
guiding,
protecting
Read: Hebrews 12:10-11 “They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share ...
Topics:
future,
provides,
disciples
Read: Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Topics:
spiritual,
growth,
beloved
Read: Psalm 127:1 “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in ...
Topics:
embrace,
guided,
entrusted
Read: Joshua 4:6 “...to serve as a sign among you. In the future, when your children ask you, ‘What do these stones mean?’” Deuteronomy 6:6-7 “These ...
Topics:
parenting,
instruction,
approach
Read: Psalm 1:1-3 “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of ...
Topics:
strength,
strive,
resilient
Read: Joshua 24:15 “But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ...
Topics:
love,
rescue,
complicated
Read: Ephesians 6:1-3 “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with ...
Topics:
authority,
battle,
reflection
Read: Psalm 145:4-6 (ESV) “One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of your ...
Topics:
love,
focus,
cherish
Read: Galatians 6:9 “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Think: Have you ever ...
Topics:
love,
reward,
teach
Read: 2 Corinthians 12:9 “But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all ...
Topics:
struggles,
vulnerable,
journey
Read: Luke 8:40-42 “Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him. Then a man named Jairus, a synagogue leader, came ...
Topics:
honor,
leader,
approach
Read: Mark 9:19b “Bring the boy to me.” Think: "I don't believe in God, and I won't go," the young boy firmly declared to his mother. Those words ...
Topics:
love,
prayers,
constant
Read: Psalm 78:4-6 “We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and ...
Topics:
eternity,
connections,
provide
Read: 1 Samuel 1:21-22, 28 “When her husband Elkanah went up with all his family to offer the annual sacrifice to the Lord and to fulfill his vow, ...
Topics:
love,
faith,
care
Read: Psalm 127:3-5 Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in ...
Topics:
legacy,
significant,
investment
Read: Deuteronomy 6:5-7 “Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give ...
Topics:
heart,
miracle,
powerful
Read: Colossians 4:12-13 “Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that ...
Topics:
prayer,
joyfully,
journey
Read: Luke 6:45 “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up ...
Topics:
temptation,
heart,
provide
Read: Romans 1:29 “They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit ...
Topics:
relationships,
gossip,
intercessory prayer
Read: Hebrews 11:39-12:1 “These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, since God had planned something ...
Topics:
faith,
believe,
alive
Read: Hebrews 11:32-35 “And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and ...
Topics:
faith,
power,
heart
Read: Hebrews 11:21 “By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.” Genesis ...
Topics:
worship,
heart,
care
Read: Hebrews 11:16 ”Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has ...
Topics:
love,
surrender,
eternal
Read: Hebrews 11:13, 16 “All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and ...
Topics:
heart,
glorify,
goal
Read: Hebrews 11:8 “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not ...
Topics:
follow,
journey,
belongings
Read: Hebrews 11:8-13 “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did ...
Topics:
purpose,
following,
observing
Read: Hebrews 11:7 “By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the ...
Topics:
faith,
fear,
holy
Read: Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards ...
Topics:
obey,
discovering,
reality
Read: Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV) “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Think: In the Book of Hebrews, a ...
Topics:
faith,
trust,
confidence
Read: Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is ...
Topics:
confidence,
hope,
assurance
Read: Exodus 17:15 “Moses built an altar and called it ‘The Lord is my Banner.’” Think: Ancient banners were fashioned from wood or metal, ...
Topics:
confidence,
victory,
secure
Read: 1 Timothy 6:12 “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in ...
Topics:
purpose,
hope,
inspiring
Read: Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you ...
Topics:
faith,
courage,
promises
Read: Galatians 6:17 “From now on, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.” Think: Billy Graham tells the story of ...
Topics:
faith,
grace,
freedom
Read: Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” John 16:33 “I have told you these ...
Topics:
trust,
peace,
grateful
Read: 2 Chronicles 20:12,17 “Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what ...
Topics:
power,
giving,
miraculous
Read: Isaiah 37:21,36 “Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Because you have prayed to ...
Topics:
savior,
save,
devastation
Read: Romans 8:5 “Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the ...
Topics:
compassion,
importance,
diligent
Read: Philippians 4:7-8 “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, ...
Topics:
love,
vulnerable,
spiritual
Read: Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, ...
Topics:
love,
significance,
captivating
Read: Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, ...
Topics:
create,
purity,
flourish
Read: Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, ...
Topics:
courage,
strength,
stability
Read: Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, ...
Topics:
wisdom,
heart,
eternity
Read: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of ...
Topics:
love,
peace,
hope
Read: John 8:12 “Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, ‘I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in the ...
Topics:
hope,
light,
healing
Read: Ephesians 6:10 (NLT) “A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” Think: “We cannot stand the wiles of the devil by our wits. ...
Topics:
power,
prepared,
strong
Read: 1 Corinthians 16:13 “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.” Think: When shooting a basketball, you build the ...
Topics:
heart,
compassion,
together
Read: Ephesians 6:18 “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep ...
Topics:
prayer,
heart,
assurance
Read: Ephesians 6:17 “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God.” Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is ...
Topics:
heart,
salvation,
spirit
Read: Ephesians 6:17 “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God.” Psalm 140:7 “LORD, my Lord, my strong ...
Topics:
sin,
salvation,
protect
Read: Ephesians 6: 16 “In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” ...
Topics:
faith,
trust,
hope
Read Ephesians 6:13-14 "Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand ...
Topics:
faith,
passive,
armor
Read Ephesians 6:11 "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil." Think Have you ever had a time ...
Topics:
love,
health,
wise
Read Ephesians 6:10 "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might." Think Imagine an athlete stepping onto the field, already ...
Topics:
strength,
light,
enforce
Read Ephesians 6:10-13 "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against ...
Topics:
love,
wisdom,
follower
Read Ephesians 6:15 "…And with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace." Think Every component of a soldier's armor ...
Topics:
faith,
truth,
freedom
Read Ephesians 6:14 "Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place." Think In ...
Topics:
honor,
awareness,
protective
*We will cover all six parts of the armor of God over the next two weeks. This week, we will examine the belt of truth, the breastplate of ...
Topics:
truth,
assurance,
stability
Read "Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done ...
Topics:
faith,
peace,
Gospel
Read "The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." 1 John 4:4 Think We live in a world filled with challenges, temptations, ...
Topics:
overcome,
fears,
doubts
Read "Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of ...
Topics:
faith,
together,
connections
Read “Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes." ...
Topics:
faith,
truth,
relationship
Read "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." James 4:7 Think Facing temptation is an inescapable part of ...
Topics:
commitment,
prepare,
adversity
Read “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians 6:11 “He was a murderer from the ...
Topics:
truth,
foundation,
strong
Read "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8 Think In the ...
Topics:
love,
spiritual,
forgive
Read 2 Timothy 2:11-13 (NIV): "Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with ...
Topics:
love,
faithfulness,
dedication
Read Psalm 39:12 (NIV): "Hear my prayer, Lord, listen to my cry for help; do not be deaf to my weeping. I dwell with you as a foreigner, a stranger, ...
Topics:
heart,
guidance,
prayers
Read Psalm 33:20-22: "We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your ...
Topics:
love,
trust,
faithful
Read Psalm 100:4-5: "Be thankful to him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting." Think Imagine two types of friends: one ...
Topics:
truth,
thankful,
bless
Read Romans 8:28 (NIV): "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.” ...
Topics:
failure,
plan,
guide
Read: Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV): "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you ...
Topics:
vision,
encounter,
progress
Read Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make ...
Topics:
faith,
purpose,
guidance
Read Deuteronomy 6:4-5 "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with ...
Topics:
feelings,
actions,
thoughts
Read Romans 8:15 "And so we should not be like cringing, fearful slaves, but we should behave like God's very own children, adopted into the bosom of ...
Topics:
transformation,
grace,
beloved
Read Psalm 107:1 "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." John 14:23 "Jesus replied, 'Anyone who loves me will obey my ...
Topics:
truth,
promises,
loves
Read Psalm 23:2 "He makes me lie down in green pastures, and he leads me beside quiet waters." Think Worry. That relentless, nagging feeling that ...
Topics:
promised,
worrying,
instruction
Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17 "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the ...
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love,
truth,
inspiration
Read Acts 16:31 "They replied, 'Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.'" Think Throughout history, the name of ...
Topics:
followers,
communicate,
fearlessly
Read John 3:3 "Jesus answered and said unto him, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, except a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.’" Think ...
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transformation,
spiritual,
impacts
Read 1 Samuel 15:10-23 "The word of the Lord came to Samuel: 'I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned back from following me and has ...
Topics:
guidance,
commands,
realign
Read Numbers 22:21-34 "So Balaam rose in the morning and saddled his donkey and went with the princes of Moab. And God's anger was kindled because he ...
Topics:
trust,
lead,
guidance
Read Malachi 1:6-8 "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. ‘If then I am a father, where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is my ...
Topics:
worship,
honor,
offering
Read Acts 2:14-41 "But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: ‘Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let ...
Topics:
courage,
hearts,
listen
Read Matthew 28:19-20 "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy ...
Topics:
encounter,
empathy,
extend
Read: Matthew 3:16-17 "As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment, heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God ...
Topics:
courage,
perfect,
spiritual
Read: Luke 3:21 "When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened..."
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power,
obedience,
ressurection
Read: Judges 3:20-21 “Ehud then approached him while he was sitting alone in the upper room of his palace and said, ‘I have a message from God for ...
Topics:
fear,
religious,
practice
Read: Acts 4:32-37 “All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared ...
Topics:
seek,
give,
encourage
Read: Matthew 6:22-23 “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, ...
Topics:
love,
power,
seek
Read: Luke 6:45 “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up ...
Topics:
pray,
blessings,
direction
Read: Psalm 139:7 “Where can I go from your Spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence?” Think: "Coram Deo" is a powerful Latin phrase that ...
Topics:
love,
care,
thankful
Read: Proverbs 29:10 “The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, but the upright seek his well-being.” Think: Billy Graham: “When wealth is lost, nothing ...
Topics:
thankful,
compromise,
prepare
Read: Romans 6:18 “And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.” John 8:34 “Jesus answered them, 'Most assuredly, I say to ...
Topics:
free,
serve,
glorifies
Read: Matthew 5:43-44 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, ...
Topics:
love,
ability,
extend
Read: Ephesians 3:8 “To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the ...
Topics:
hope,
encourages,
empowers
Read: Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 2:7 “Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground ...
Topics:
purpose,
relationship,
desired
Read: John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Think: "Are you ...
Topics:
faith,
promise,
abundance
Read: Matthew 16:20 “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Think: In Jesus' parable about the workers in a vineyard, a landowner ...
Topics:
love,
generous,
fair
Read: Psalm 77:11-12 “I will remember the works of the Lord; surely I will remember your wonders of old. I will also meditate on all your work, and ...
Topics:
faith,
relationship,
serve
Read: Exodus 4:10-12 “Moses said to the Lord, 'Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken ...
Topics:
joy,
promises,
abundant
Read: Ephesians 1:13 “In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also, having believed, you ...
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provides,
important,
significant
Read: 2 Timothy 1:9-10 “He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. ...
Topics:
freedom,
future,
eternal
Read: Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.” Think: John Adams wrote, “July 4, 1776, ...
Topics:
wisdom,
honor,
righteousness
Read: Romans 6:22-23 “But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the ...
Topics:
eternal,
captured,
Independence
Read: John 8:34-36 “Jesus replied, ‘Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but ...
Topics:
hope,
offering,
despair
Read: Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Think: On March 23, 1775, a stirring ...
Topics:
freedom,
value,
earthly
Read: John 15:5 “I am the vine and you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do ...
Topics:
love,
truth,
grace
Read: Luke 10:39-42 “She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the ...
Topics:
passion,
comparing,
assuming
Read: James 3:13 “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from ...
Topics:
mission,
testimony,
teachings
Read: John 9:6-7 “After saying this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man’s eyes. ‘Go,’ he told him, ‘wash in ...
Topics:
understanding,
involvement,
valuable
Read: Exodus 33:18 “Then Moses said, ‘Now show me your glory.’” Exodus 34:29 “When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the ...
Topics:
wisdom,
affliction,
discovering
Read: Job 8:14 “What they trust in is fragile; what they rely on is a spider’s web.” Think: Have you ever taken the time to observe the intricate ...
Topics:
faith,
teachings,
grounded
Read: Matthew 18:1-4 “At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, 'Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?' He called a little ...
Topics:
responsibility,
expectations,
independent
Read: Matthew 4:21-22 “Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their ...
Topics:
followers,
passionate,
outspoken
Read: Ephesians 6:4 “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Think: Billy ...
Topics:
parenting,
fear,
discipline
Read: Luke 15:20 “So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for ...
Topics:
love,
care,
cherish