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There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. — 1 John 4:18 Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more! Thoughts on Today's Verse... Do you remember what Jesus said when he walked on the water, coming to his disciples through the storm? […]

Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins.— James 4:17 Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more! Thoughts on Today's Verse... James' brother, Jesus, taught this principle when he healed on the Sabbath (Mark 3:1-7) and told the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:29-37). If we have the opportunity and ability to do good to […]

From [Christ] the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.— Ephesians 4:16 Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more! Thoughts on Today's Verse... Ephesians and Colossians emphasize that no human being, or even a group of human beings, is the head of the Church. Jesus alone is […]

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 4:15-16 Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more! Thoughts on Today's Verse... "Be diligent!" That's not a phrase, a command you hear much […]

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 4:13 Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more! Thoughts 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 […]

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 4:12 Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more! Thoughts on Today's Verse... We must not dismiss the idealistic passions of our youth. If you are younger, you are not only part of […]

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 4:11God gave us gifts to use in his Kingdom at least for two primary reasons: To […]

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 4:10 Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more! Thoughts 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. […]