Daily Verse

Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.—1 Timothy 4:15-16Thoughts on Today's Verse..."Be diligent!" That's not a phrase, a command you hear much about these days. We want things to come easily. Sweat in the world of pseudo-faith is frowned […]

We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.—1 Thessalonians 4:14Thoughts on Today's Verse...As horrible as the Cross was, it wasn't the final chapter of the Jesus' story. Jesus died and then rose again. We can believe two things because of Jesus' resurrection: That Jesus will return in glorious victory for those who have […]

I can do everything through him [Christ] who gives me strength.—Philippians 4:13Thoughts on Today's Verse...I don't know about you, but I know I've grown soft and spoiled because of all the conveniences I have allowed into my life. If these conveniences were to vanish suddenly, could I, would I, honor God with my praises and thanksgiving? I sure hope so. I am committed to doing so. I want to be […]

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.—1 Timothy 4:12Thoughts on Today's Verse...We must not dismiss the idealistic passions of our youth. If you are younger, you are not only part of the church of tomorrow; you are also God's servant today. Serve him mightily and be an example […]

If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.—1 Peter 4:11Thoughts on Today's Verse...God gave us gifts to use in his Kingdom at least for two primary […]

This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.—1 John 4:10Thoughts on Today's Verse...Love is demonstrated, not just communicated verbally. When the Scriptures tell us that God loves us, they always show God's actions that demonstrate that love. Here, John wants us to realize that God's love goes first. God demonstrates and shares his love […]

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me — put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.—Philippians 4:9Thoughts on Today's Verse...I don't know about you, but I genuinely hope my life reflects what I say and teach. What a great statement to be able to make to those we lead, whether in the classroom, with our families, while at […]

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. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.—James 4:7-8Thoughts on Today's Verse...James always packs a lot of truth into short messages. Let's focus on the center of this call to holiness: "Submit yourselves, then, to God. ... Come near to God..." Let's […]

For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, he who rejects this instruction does not reject man but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit.—1 Thessalonians 4:7-8Thoughts on Today's Verse...The call to holiness is easy to ignore in a world that lives by very different standards than God's will revealed in the Scriptures. Satan gets us to compare our lifestyle with those […]