Why do they see me the way they do? The apostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12 that he doesn't want anyone to give him credit for anything "beyond what they see in my life or hear in my message." What do people see in our lives? Is your life a reflection of what other people think about you? Scripture: 1 Samuel, chapter 13; 1 Chronicles, chapters 2-3; 2 Corinthians, chapter 12 2 Corinthians 12:5-10 (NLT): 5 I will boast […] today1 year ago 18
insert_link Verse of the Day – John 12:46 I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.—John 12:46Thoughts on Today's Verse...One of the great stories in the Gospel of John is Nicodemus. Nicodemus was a great teacher who came to Jesus at night, and Jesus told him that those who love the truth would come to the light. Later, Nicodemus spoke up for Jesus even though […] today1 year ago 7
insert_link A Prayer to Persevere in Affliction – Your Daily Prayer A Prayer to Persevere in AfflictionBy Kristine Brown“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” (Romans 12:12 NIV)Let’s be honest. No one wants to pray for patience. I may even cringe a little when I come across the word patience in Scripture. I’m tempted to skim right past it to get to the good part. Praying for patience? No thank you. Especially, when I’m not getting the answer […] today1 year ago 14
insert_link Daily Reading and Meditation Daily Reading and Meditation Wednesday (March 29): The truth will make you free Scripture: John 8:31-42 31 Jesus then said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." 33 They answered him, "We are descendants of Abraham, and have never been in bondage to any […] today1 year ago 8
insert_link Daily Reading and Meditation Wednesday (March 22): My Father is working still, and I am workingScripture: John 5:17-30 17 But Jesus answered them, "My Father is working still, and I am working." 18 This was why the Jews sought all the more to kill him, because he not only broke the Sabbath but also called God his Father, making himself equal with God. 19 Jesus said to them, "Truly, […] today1 year ago 3
