Daily Verse

To all who received [the Word, that is Jesus Christ], to those who believe in his name, he gave the right to become children of God — children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.—John 1:12-13Thoughts on Today's Verse...We live in a time and culture obsessed with individual rights. "It's my right to ___." Just fill in the blank. But […]

The LORD was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of [Samuel's] words fall to the ground.—1 Samuel 3:19Thoughts on Today's Verse...Samuel began his ministry at a young age (1 Samuel 1:1-28). However, he became essential as God's servant to Israel through a long life in bridging the generations between the Judges and the Kings. During that whole time, God was with Samuel and empowered his ministry. […]

Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come.—Psalm 71:18Thoughts on Today's Verse...In the beautiful old hymn "O Sacred Head," the final verse ends with this plea: "Lord, let me never, never, outlive my love to Thee." To this sentiment, we want to add one other verse in the […]

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day...—2 Timothy 4:7-8Thoughts on Today's Verse...I am so thankful for Paul's confidence as he faced his death. He is all but abandoned while he is in prison (2 Timothy 4:10-13). He […]

Some of the Jews were persuaded [by the preaching of the Gospel] and joined Paul and Silas, as did a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few prominent women.—Acts 17:4Thoughts on Today's Verse...Women have always played an essential role in the work of God. This was especially true in the first century in Macedonia and Achaia (Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, Athens, and Corinth). In each of these places, the […]

Teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good.—Titus 2:3Thoughts on Today's Verse..."Teach... to teach!" We need faithful women who reverence God in Jesus' family. We need them to demonstrate how to reverence God in our daily lives through their Christ-like character. They need our encouragement "to teach what is good" for […]

Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.—Titus 2:2Thoughts on Today's Verse..."Teach older men? I expect some older folks are thinking, "I'm supposed to learn about life from younger folks? You've gotta be kidding me!" Nevertheless, Paul places in this message a profound understanding and respect that transcends generational differences. We can learn God's truth from fresh voices […]

Do not say, "Why were the old days better than these?" For it is not wise to ask such questions.—Ecclesiastes 7:10Thoughts on Today's Verse...Looking overly long in the rearview mirror, we only gain an oncoming disaster in our front windshield! Our best days as Christians are always ahead. Jesus has promised to return and take us home to be with God! What better future could there be? So let's not […]

Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.—1 Timothy 4:14Thoughts on Today's Verse...Life is often busy, full of distractions and "to-do" lists. Let's not let our "busyness" keep us from our Father's "business" (Luke 2:49 NKJV). Let's find the ways God gifted us to serve him and his people (1 Peter 4:10-11); then, let's dedicate […]