Daily Verse

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.—Philemon 1:25Thoughts on Today's Verse...Have you noticed how words of blessing are in such short supply these days? There is something about our fallen state that makes sarcasm and ridicule easier to use than sharing a heartfelt Christian blessing. But, in God's family, words are always to be used for the benefit and blessing of others (Ephesians 4:29). What simpler […]

To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy — to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.—Jude 1:24-25Thoughts on Today's Verse...What a great cluster of truths Jude provides us! Our eyes are first drawn to what God can […]

For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.—1 Peter 1:23Thoughts on Today's Verse...Words are powerful! They can maim, wound, and debilitate. They can also bless, encourage, and inspire. When the words are God's word, they are even more crucial. God's word — the Scriptures, the Gospel — is living and enduring. It imparts God's words for us, […]

Once you were alienated from God ... but now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation.—Colossians 1:22Thoughts on Today's Verse..."Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven!" You've probably seen this bumper sticker or heard something similar. In one sense, this is true. But, from God's point of view, Christians ARE perfect. That's the incredible message Paul […]

See, the LORD your God has given you the land. Go up and take possession of it as the LORD, the God of your fathers, told you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.—Deuteronomy 1:21Thoughts on Today's Verse...A word of encouragement is indispensable at the start of a new journey, especially when the journey demands people move through great danger to accomplish what God has promised to them. After […]

For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities — his eternal power and divine nature — have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.—Romans 1:20Thoughts on Today's Verse...What an incredible world we live in! The expanse of space is humbling. The majesty of the mountain peaks takes away our breath. The fresh coat of grace with each sunrise and […]

I pray ... that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know ... [God's] incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead...—Ephesians 1:17-20Thoughts on Today's Verse...I believe in the promises of the Spirit's power "to do immeasurably more than all we ask or […]

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.—1 Peter 1:18-19Thoughts on Today's Verse...Imagine the dialogue between an angel of heaven and you as he asked you about your salvation and redemption. Angel: "How […]

Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.—Isaiah 1:17Thoughts on Today's Verse..."As a man, you've got to learn to take care of Yourself!" My dad's words were worn into my heart as he gave me jobs and taught me responsibility as a teenager. We do have to be responsible for our actions and taking care of ourselves. […]