Read: Ephesians 5:28-29 “In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. After all, no ...
Topics:
love,
serve,
communicates
Read: Romans 12:15-16a, “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be ...
Topics:
love,
believe,
perfect
Read: Ruth 2:1, “Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side, a man of standing from the clan of Elimelek, whose name was Boaz.” Ruth 3:9, “’Who ...
Topics:
love,
believe,
perfect
Read: Luke 6:35, “But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, ...
Topics:
love,
desire,
treated
Read: 1 Corinthians 13:7 (NKJV), “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” Think: Thomas Inman, a surgeon ...
Topics:
love,
mercy,
benefit
Read: 1 Corinthians 13:6, “Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” Isaiah 5:20, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, ...
Topics:
justice,
desire,
saved
Read: 1 Corinthians 13:5, “It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”
Topics:
love,
potential,
soul
Read: 1 Corinthians 13:4, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” Ephesians 4:2, “Be completely humble ...
Topics:
love,
patience,
sacrificed
Read: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. ...
Topics:
love,
faith,
possible
Read: Romans 8:39, “…neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ ...
Topics:
love,
amazing,
heals
Read: Philippians 4:19, “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Psalm 84:11, “For the Lord God is ...
Topics:
purpose,
peace,
desires
Read: Psalm 91:2, “I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” 2 Samuel 22:33, “It is God who arms me with ...
Topics:
protection,
presence,
surround
Read: Matthew 7:7, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Lamentations 3:25, “The Lord ...
Topics:
grateful,
prayers,
excited
Read: Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am ...
Topics:
love,
strength,
enjoy
Read: Hebrews 13:5, "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you, ...
Topics:
faithful,
promises,
path
Read: Ezekiel 7:2-4, “Son of man, this is what the Sovereign Lord says to the land of Israel: ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the ...
Topics:
heaven,
eternity,
imperfection
Read: Ezekiel 7:2-4, “Son of man, this is what the Sovereign Lord says to the land of Israel: ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the ...
Topics:
justice
Read: Psalm 32:3-5, “When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night Your hand was heavy on me; my ...
Topics:
fear,
emotions,
shame
Read: I Peter 5:5, “In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one ...
Topics:
heart,
giving,
value
Read: John 8:7, “When they had kept on questioning Him, He straightened up and said to them, ‘Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to ...
Topics:
leadership,
religious,
leaning
Read: Luke 15:20, “So he got up and went to his father. But while he was a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; ...
Topics:
power,
glory,
knowledge
Read: Luke 22:32-34, “’But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith would not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers. ...
Topics:
remember,
forgiveness,
hear
Read: Ephesians 1:7-8, “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that He ...
Topics:
love,
acceptance,
direct
Read: Matthew 11:28-30, "'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am ...
Topics:
love,
acceptance,
direct
Read: John 20:29, “Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’” ...
Topics:
believing,
struggle,
true
Read: John 8:32, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 2 Corinthians 10:5, “We demolish arguments and every pretension ...
Topics:
guilt,
carry,
difficulty
Read: John 8:32, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 2 Corinthians 10:5, “We demolish arguments and every pretension ...
Topics:
relationship,
spiritual,
creates
Read: Romans 12:1-2, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and ...
Topics:
regret,
thoughts,
shame
Read: 2 Samuel 12:13, “Then David said to Nathan, ‘I have sinned against the LORD.’ Nathan replied, ‘The LORD has taken away your sin. You are not ...
Topics:
grace,
forgiveness,
loves
Read: Proverbs 4:18, “The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.” Ephesians 1:7, “In Him we ...
Topics:
devoted,
encounter,
building
Read: 1 Corinthians 6:5, “I say this to shame you. Is it possible that there is nobody among you wise enough to judge a dispute between believers?” ...
Topics:
significance,
value,
moral
2 Corinthians 7:10, “Godly sorrows bring repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” Think: Regret is ...
Topics:
change,
invitation,
give
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:
redemption,
forgiveness,
sharing
Read: Luke 21:7, “‘Teacher,’ they asked, ‘when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to take place?’ He replied, ...
Topics:
sin,
conviction,
addresses
Read: 2 Corinthians 12:9, “Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my ...
Topics:
creation,
grace,
advances
Read: Romans 12:1, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and ...
Topics:
power,
sin,
grace
Read: Romans 8:1, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus…” 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in ...
Topics:
service,
good,
perfectionism
Read: Psalm 103:10-11, “He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the ...
Topics:
salvation,
clean,
accept
Read: Romans 12:1-2, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and ...
Topics:
align,
minds,
diligent
Read: Jeremiah 29:13, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” 1 Samuel 3:4-7, “Then the Lord called Samuel. Samuel ...
Topics:
reveal,
join,
speaks
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:
searching,
soul,
cared
Read: 2 Peter 1:2 “Grace and peace be yours in abundance throughout he knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” Think: It is the week after Christmas ...
Topics:
peace,
salvation,
grace
Read: Psalm 74:17, “It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter.” Ecclesiastes 3:1, “There is a time for ...
Topics:
burdens,
allow,
heal
Read: Luke 2:19, “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Think: Are you still holding on to Christmas? Christmas ...
Topics:
seek,
tell,
details
Read: Ecclesiastes 3:11, “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God ...
Topics:
opportunity,
feeling,
comfortable
Read: Luke 2:4-7, 12 (NKJV), “So Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David which is called ...
Topics:
praise,
paid,
tell
Read: Luke 2:19, “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Think: What are some of your favorite Christmas memories? ...
Topics:
joy,
peace,
contentment
Read: Matthew 1:1, 3, 5, 6, 16, “This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham…Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, ...
Topics:
hope,
savior,
give
Read: Matthew 6:19-20, “Do not store up for yourselves treasure on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But ...
Topics:
love,
invite,
grateful
Read: Luke 1:8-9, “Once when Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom ...
Topics:
peace,
hope,
divine
Read: Matthew 2:10-11, “When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary, his ...
Topics:
devotion,
worship,
wise
Read: Luke 1:11-13, “Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was ...
Topics:
grow,
hears,
prayers
Read: Luke 2:10-12, “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people. Today in the town ...
Topics:
rejoice,
hope,
encourage
Read: Matthew 1:23, “’The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel’ (which means ‘God with us’)”. Think: “O ...
Topics:
sin,
ressurection,
redeemed
Read: Micah 5:2, “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over ...
Topics:
love,
forgiveness,
give
Read: Psalm 98:6 Shout for joy before the Lord, the King. Luke 1:14 He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth… ...
Topics:
salvation,
saved,
sinner
Read: Luke 2:14, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those whom His favor rests.” John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; my ...
Topics:
presence,
peace,
deep
Read: Psalm 39:6, “Surely everyone goes around like a mere phantom; in vain they rush about, heaping up wealth without knowing whose it will finally ...
Topics:
love,
heart,
seek
Read: Luke 2:33-35, “The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: ‘This ...
Read: Matthew 2:11, “They saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell to the ground and worshipped him.” Philippians 2:10, “That at the name of ...
Topics:
joy,
worshipping,
manner
Read: Luke 1:29,34, 38, 46-47 Luke 1:29, “Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be… ‘How will this ...
Topics:
faith,
learn,
genuine
Read: Matthew 2:23, “…and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets, that he would be called a ...
Topics:
savior,
created,
bless
Read: Matthew 2:1-2, “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ...
Topics:
trust,
process,
pursue
Read: Matthew 13:55-56, “’Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? ...
Topics:
sacrifice,
God,
powerless
Read: Isaiah 9:2, “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the deep darkness a light has dawned.” John ...
Topics:
light,
allow,
trade
Read: Luke 2:16, “So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.” Think: “Kids help me load the car, we ...
Topics:
presence,
shepherds,
hurriedness
Read: John 1:10-11, “He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his ...
Topics:
Jesus,
expectantly,
show
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:
shepherds,
willing,
staffs
Read: John 14:20, “On that day you will realize that I am in my father, you are in me, and I am in you.” Colossians 1:27, “To them God has chosen to ...
Topics:
hope,
actions,
deliver
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 ...
Topics:
favor,
give,
birth
Read: Luke 2:25-30, “Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and ...
Topics:
hope,
praying,
telling
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:
Israel,
gave,
prophet
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:
Bible study,
Ezra,
God
Read: Psalm 7:17 Think: What if you woke tomorrow with only the things you thanked God for yesterday? When I came across that question I literally ...
Topics:
gratitude,
blessing,
gives
Think: Duke’s basketball team is known as the “Cameron Crazies” (for their arena and their behavior). When Duke plays their arch rival North Carolina ...
Topics:
faithfulness,
thank,
worshipping
Read: Luke 22:19 Think: Jesus is thanking God for what is to come. It is the beginning of His “Passion” week-the week that lead up to the cross. ...
Topics:
glory,
grace,
give
Read: Philippians 4:11, 16 Think: Have you ever planted a garden? It takes time and effort. It also takes time and effort to cultivate joy and ...
Topics:
gratitude,
grateful,
become
Read: James 1:17; 1 Peter 4:10 Think: My parents went on a trip to an exotic location and brought a gift home for me. I was waiting excitedly with my ...
Topics:
gratitude,
give,
thankful
Read: Psalm 118:1; 1 Chronicles 16:34 Think: In the fall of 1620 the Pilgrims set sail for Virginia with 102 passengers on board. They landed in ...
Topics:
focus,
blessing,
grateful
Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Psalm 50:23 Think: When things aren’t going exactly as you planned, do you thank God that His plans are better than ...
Topics:
love,
rejoice,
care
Read: Numbers 11:1-9 Think: The Israelites had some phenomenal blessings. We find the Israelites standing ankle deep in manna, bountifully blessed by ...
Topics:
blessing,
thankful,
verbalize
Read: John 3:16; Titus 2:11 Think: Have you ever been to an exclusive restaurant or club? Maybe you have been to an elite training facility where ...
Topics:
love,
grace,
friendless
Read: Luke 5:1-11 Think: On a rickety fishing boat smelling of fish, Peter discovered what happens when you join faith and effort. The crowd on the ...
Topics:
patience,
promises,
requires
Read: Luke 19:10; John 20:21 There was a grocer in England who banned customers from his shop if they used crude language, smoked, brought in baby ...
Topics:
purpose,
seek,
save
Read: Matthew 22:36-39; Mark 16:15 Think: Holly picks flowers from her garden and takes a sweet note to her neighbor with an invite to church. Brad ...
Topics:
love,
opportunity,
grow
Read: Romans 5:8; Psalm 9:10 Think: During WWII, a father in England was holding his son’s hand and ran from a building being bombed into a hole that ...
Topics:
believe,
surrender,
follow
Read: John 14:6; Acts 4:12 Think: Have you ever tried to get into a concert or a movie theater without a ticket? Maybe you are influential, have ...
Topics:
sin,
relationship,
cross
Read: Romans 3:23 "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is ...
Topics:
rescue,
good,
sinners
Read 1 Corinthians 9:22 “…I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some.” Think Today’s scripture gives us a very ...
Topics:
relationship,
motive,
valued
Read Matthew 5:15, “…People do not light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand. Then it gives light to everyone in the ...
Topics:
purpose,
heart,
living
Read Matthew 2:1-2, "After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ...
Topics:
worship,
true,
including
Read 1 Corinthians 9:22-23, "When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find ...
Topics:
attitude,
follower,
effectively
Read Acts 5:42, “Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus ...
Topics:
life,
experienced,
encouraged
Read Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and ...
Topics:
reaction,
witness,
hears
Read Acts 9:1, "Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord's followers." Acts 9:3-6, "As he was ...
Topics:
give,
Christians,
chance
Read Matthew 16:15-16," 'But what about you?' he asked. 'Who do you say I am?' Simon Peter answered, 'You are the Messiah, the Son of the living ...
Topics:
believe,
accept,
choose
Read Hebrews 11:7, “By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, ...
Topics:
faith,
commitment,
key
Read Genesis 6:9, “Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God.” 1 Timothy 6:11, “Pursue ...
Topics:
prayer,
compassion,
direction
Read Hebrews 12:1, “...let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race ...
Topics:
endurance,
encourages,
glorifies
Read Romans 15:7, "So warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified." Think We ...
Topics:
believers,
invite,
welcoming
Read Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, "Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty ...
Topics:
joyfully,
confidently,
judge
Read Luke 4:16, "And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he ...
Topics:
heart,
powerful,
present
Read Matthew 26:39, "My Father, if there is any way, get me out of this. But please, not what I want. You, what do you want?" Think Vulnerability ...
Topics:
healing,
struggling,
guidance
Read Ephesians 3:20, “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within ...
Topics:
powerful,
serve,
willingness
Read 1 Peter 4:10, "Serve one another with the particular gifts God has given each of you." Matthew 20:28, "For even the Son of Man came not to ...
Topics:
serving,
benefits,
costs
Read: "Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance…Blessed is ...
Topics:
believers,
together,
glorify
Read 1 Corinthians 12:7, "Each person is given something to do that shows who God is; everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits." Think We've all ...
Topics:
purpose,
gifted,
unique
Read Romans 12:6, "We all have different gifts that God has given to us by his loving-favor. We are to use them." Think God has given spiritual ...
Topics:
church,
ability,
spiritual
Read Philippians 2:3-4, "Value others more than yourselves. None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for ...
Topics:
good,
interested,
problem
Read 2 Chronicles 24:13, “So the workmen labored, and the repair work progressed in their hands, and they restored the house of God according to its ...
Topics:
serving,
commitment,
restore
Read 2 Chronicles 24:4, “Now it came about after this that Joash decided to restore the house of the Lord.” Think Have you ever heard of ...
Topics:
commitment,
better,
avoid
Read Ephesians 1:18-19, “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of his calling, what are the ...
Topics:
believe,
relationship,
hope
Read Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Think Baby Boomers. Gen X. ...
Topics:
relationship,
learned,
extinction
Read Mark 6:12, “They went out and preached that people should repent.” Think In today’s verse, the disciples immediately obeyed Jesus’ command to ...
Topics:
sin,
reject,
recieve
Read Romans 10:14-15, "But how can people call for help if they don't know who to trust? And how can they know who to trust if they haven't heard of ...
Topics:
message,
lead,
follow
Read John 13:14-15, "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example ...
Topics:
serving,
helping,
great
Read Psalm 23:2, “He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside still waters.” Think You’ll never see sheep, in a circus ...
Topics:
love,
passage,
learned
Read Philippians 4:12-13, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any ...
Topics:
comfort,
hearts,
seek
Read Romans 8:31-32, “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own ...
Topics:
truth,
feelings,
faithful
Read James 1:19-20, “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry…” ...
Topics:
fear,
envy,
emotions
Read Galatians 5:22-23, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against ...
Topics:
feelings,
forgiving,
replace
Read Daniel 6:13, “Then they said to the king, ‘Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, O king, or to the decree you ...
Topics:
focused,
desires,
compromising
Read 1 Samuel 1: 11, "She made a vow and said, ‘O LORD of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and ...
Topics:
purpose,
serve,
committing
Read Matthew 6:33, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Think Think about ...
Topics:
success,
focus,
results
Read Hebrews 10:24-25 (NLT), “Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting ...
Topics:
love,
faith,
designed
Read Psalm 127:3, “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.” Think Children are an amazing gift from God, never to ...
Topics:
priorities,
reflect,
commitments
Read 1 Corinthians 10:11, “These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages ...
Topics:
wisdom,
purpose,
glorifying
Read Luke 19:10, “For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.” Think “We are called to be comfortably uncomfortable” Go back to a time ...
Topics:
love,
relationship,
share
Read Genesis 32:27-28, "The man asked him, 'What is your name?' 'Jacob,' he answered. Then the man said, 'Your name will no longer be Jacob, but ...
Topics:
identity,
followers,
struggle
Read Psalm 103:13, “He is like a father to us, tender and sympathetic...” Think “I can’t change.” Those three words are difficult for many ...
Topics:
truth,
change,
significant
Read Acts 9:17-18, “Placing his hands on Saul, he said, ‘Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has ...
Topics:
God,
living,
greater
Read Daniel 4:27, “Therefore, Your Majesty, be pleased to accept my advice: Renounce your sins by doing what is right, and your wickedness by being ...
Topics:
power,
pride,
help
Read Romans 5:8, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Think Have you ever ...
Topics:
love,
Gods,
anything
Read Acts 22:4, "I persecuted the followers of this Way to their death, arresting both men and women and throwing them into prison." Think ...
Topics:
love,
confidence,
committed
Read Mark 4:39, "He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, 'Quiet! Be still!' Then the wind died down and it was completely calm." ...
Topics:
faith,
trust,
anxiety
Read Romans 12:18, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Think “Hurt people hurt people.” The Bible ...
Topics:
love,
peacemaker,
challenged
Read Proverbs 14:30, “A heart at peace gives life to the body,” Think Have you ever tweaked your back, twisted an ankle, or hurt your knee, and ...
Topics:
freedom,
mistakes,
forgiven
Read John 10:10b, "I have come that you might have life and have it to the full." Philippians 4:7, "And the peace of God, which transcends all ...
Topics:
peace,
control,
blessings
Read Psalm 119:60, "I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands." Think Consider the things you hurry to do. Maybe you hurry home to be ...
Topics:
wisdom,
importance,
obedient
Read James 4:7, “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Think Once the final buzzer sounds in ...
Topics:
power,
protection,
obedient
Read 1 Samuel 13:10-12, “Just as Saul was finishing with the burnt offering, Samuel arrived. ...
Topics:
seeking,
afraid,
emotions
Read Daniel 1:8, “But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to ...
Topics:
faith,
favor,
accepted
Read Psalm 25:12, "Who are those who fear the Lord? He will show them the path they should choose." Acts 4:13, "When they saw the courage of ...
Topics:
wisdom,
power,
fear
Read 1 Corinthians 11:1, “And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.” Think Have you ever seen a son try to walk in his dad’s shoes ...
Topics:
lead,
impersonate,
imitate
Read Psalm 23:6a, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…" Think Sheep sometimes wander off and need rescuing. A ...
Topics:
mercy,
grace,
deserve
Read John 15:5, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, then you will produce much fruit. Without me, you can't do ...
Topics:
trust,
strength,
serve
Read 2 Corinthians 9:2, "…your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to action." Think If you attend a memorial service, you will seldom hear people ...
Topics:
energy,
focus,
values
Read Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show ...
Topics:
trust,
seek,
lean
Read Ephesians 6:1-3, "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother'…that it may go well with you and ...
Topics:
understand,
implications,
mature
Read 1 Samuel 8:7-8, “And the Lord told him: ‘Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have ...
Topics:
leadership,
peace,
lead
Read Matthew 6:12, “And forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven our debtors [letting go of both the wrong and the resentment].” Think ...
Topics:
commitment,
forgiven,
commanded
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ ...
Topics:
heart,
obstacles,
thankful
Read Luke 18:27, "What is impossible with man is possible with God." Think Do you have baggage from your past that you would like to unload? We ...
Topics:
power,
peace,
future
Read Ecclesiastes 5:2-3, "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 ...
Topics:
life,
faithful,
consistency
Read Proverbs 16:25, "There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death." Think Have you ever been completely confident ...
Topics:
forgiveness,
choose,
follow
Read Daniel 5:12-13, "Daniel… was found to have a keen mind, and knowledge and understanding, and also the ability to interpret dreams, explain ...
Topics:
leadership,
character,
godly
Read: Luke 22:19-20, “And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in ...
Topics:
grace,
forgiveness,
free
Read Proverbs 29:18, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” Jeremiah 29:11, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ...
Topics:
heart,
hopeless,
feeling
Read Proverbs 29:18, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” Jeremiah 29:11, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ...
Topics:
hope,
lead,
desires
Read Matthew 26:39, “My Father, if there is any way, get me out of this. But please, not what I want. You, what do you want?” Psalm 73:26, “My ...
Topics:
power,
strength,
vulnerable
Read Matthew 16:18, “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” ...
Topics:
relationship,
eternal,
declared
Read James 3:13, “Do you want to be counted wise, to build a reputation for wisdom? Here’s what you do: Live well, live wisely, live humbly. It’s ...
Topics:
wisdom,
hope,
curiosity
Read John 4:14, "But whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water ...
Topics:
power,
hearts,
minds
Read Matthew 7:24-27, “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the ...
Topics:
truth,
culture,
teaching
Read Isaiah 55:9, “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.” ...
Topics:
help,
giving,
interested
Read Isaiah 14:12-15, “How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low ...
Topics:
allow,
captive,
chosen
Read Isaiah 53:5, “But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, ...
Topics:
believe,
perfection,
eternal
Read John 17:20-23, “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in Me through their message, that all of them may be ...
Topics:
prayer,
glory,
believers
Read Matthew 26:74-75, “Then he began to curse and swear, saying, ‘I do not know the Man!’ Immediately a rooster crowed. And Peter remembered the ...
Topics:
grace,
resolve,
strengthen
Read Ecclesiastes 12:13, “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of ...
Topics:
truth,
build,
strengthen
Read Matthew 5:16, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” ...
Topics:
love,
encouraging,
showing
Read Hebrews 12:6-7, “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines ...
Topics:
purpose,
disciplines,
amazing
Read Philippians 4:6-7, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to ...
Topics:
faith,
grow,
give
Read 1 Peter 2:13-17, "Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to ...
Topics:
honor,
control,
respect
Read Colossians 2:8-10, “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the ...
Topics:
Gospel,
sins,
engaged
Read 2 Corinthians 2:11, “…so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes.” John 10:10, “The thief comes only to ...
Topics:
protect,
watch,
listen
Read Ephesians 4:15, “Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ…” Think Do you ever avoid the ...
Topics:
love,
truth,
struggling
Read Daniel 5:20, “But when his heart became arrogant and hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne and stripped of his glory.” ...
Topics:
truth,
consequences,
rely
Read Ephesians 4:15, "Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ…" Think Do you ever avoid the ...
Topics:
truth,
feelings,
struggling
Read Psalm 139:24, “See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” John 10:27-28, “My sheep listen to My voice; I ...
Topics:
heart,
following,
lead
Read Psalm 139:23b, “…test me and know my anxious thoughts.” Think God is for you! He loves you more than you can imagine. He has great plans ...
Topics:
life,
grow,
opportunities
Read Psalm 139:23a, “Search me and know my heart…” Think In today’s verse, David asks God to search him and know his heart. God knew David’s ...
Topics:
fear,
brave,
selfish
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:
trust,
seek,
desire
Read Genesis 25:34, “Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and some lentil stew. He ate and drank and then got up and left. So, Esau despised his ...
Topics:
purpose,
serve,
obeying
Read Galatians 5:22-23, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. ...
Topics:
truth,
learn,
respond
Read Matthew 6:34, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Think ...
Topics:
faithful,
provided,
cared
Read Revelation 3:16, "But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth!" Think Our verse for today is ...
Topics:
scripture,
consistency,
biblical
Read Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you as well.” Think For most of ...
Topics:
seeking,
submitting,
solution
Read 3 John 1:11, "Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil ...
Topics:
imitation,
good,
God
Read 1 John 4:10-11, "This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, ...
Topics:
love,
risk,
extending
Read 2 Peter 3:8-9, "But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a ...
Topics:
opportunity,
patient,
choose
Read 1 Peter 1:13, "So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control … " Think Can you remember the last sporting event, competition, ...
Topics:
scripture,
prepared,
encourages
Read James 4:7-8, "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you." 1 ...
Topics:
leader,
friend,
vulnerable
Read: 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:
promised,
strong,
courageous
Read James 1:2-4, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your ...
Topics:
betrayal,
perseverance,
thanking
Read Hebrews 7:27, "Unlike the other high priests, (Jesus) does not need to offer sacrifices day after day … he sacrificed for their sins once for ...
Topics:
sacrifice,
powerful,
wash
Read Hebrews 4:12, "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, ...
Topics:
deliver,
transform,
message
Read Hebrews 2:18, “Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” Think Have you ever felt ...
Topics:
struggles,
overcome,
tempting
Read Titus 2:7-8, "In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness, and soundness of speech ...
Topics:
believe,
commitment,
align