Compassion

“Inherit a Blessing” – Embracing the Journey of Faith

How do we “inherit a blessing”? Peter tells us: follow the example of Jesus, rather than our world’s way. Don’t return evil for evil or insult for insult; seek peace! Scripture:        Isaiah, chapters 40-42; 1 Peter, chapter 3 1 Peter 3:8-17 (CEB): Finally, all of you be of one mind, sympathetic, lovers of your fellow […] Source link

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Daily Verse

Romans 7:24-25 — Today’s Verse for Wednesday, July 24, 2024

What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God — through Jesus Christ our Lord!— Romans 7:24-25 Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more! Thoughts on Today's Verse... Our bodies are mortal and flawed. Our weakness and sin taint them. But, by the grace of God given each of us in Jesus Christ […]

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Daily Verse

Verse of the Day – Romans 7:24-25

What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God — through Jesus Christ our Lord!—Romans 7:24-25Thoughts on Today's Verse...Our bodies are mortal and flawed. Our weakness and sin taint them. But, by the grace of God given each of us in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:1-10) and the transformational power of the Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:17-18), our future does not […]

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“He Left You An Example” – Submit Like Jesus Did

Photo by Diana Vargas on Unsplash So many people call us to question or challenge authority. Jesus points to a different way. How do we submit like Jesus did? Scripture:        2 Kings, chapter 20; Isaiah, chapters 38-39; Psalm 75; 1 Peter, chapter 2 1 Peter 2:13-25 (CEB): For the sake of the Lord submit to every human institution. Do this whether it means submitting to the emperor as supreme ruler, […]

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Verse of the Day – Ezekiel 7:23

[The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel and said: "This is what the Sovereign Lord says to the land of Israel...] Prepare chains, because the land is full of bloodshed and the city is full of violence."—Ezekiel 7:23Thoughts on Today's Verse...God hates it when the innocent are afflicted with violence and bloodshed. God hates evil and political corruption. He hates false courts and leaders who abuse their power. We […]

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Ezekiel 7:23 — Today’s Verse for Tuesday, July 23, 2024

[The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel and said: "This is what the Sovereign Lord says to the land of Israel...] Prepare chains, because the land is full of bloodshed and the city is full of violence."— Ezekiel 7:23 Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more! Thoughts on Today's Verse... God hates it when the innocent are afflicted with violence and bloodshed. […]

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Thinking Clearly About God | My Journey

Photo by Ben White on Unsplash What does it mean to think clearly about God? Peter says, “Place your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed” (1 Peter 1:13). Scripture:        Isaiah, chapters 36-37; 1 Peter, chapter 1 1 Peter 1:13-23 (CEB): Therefore, once you have your minds ready for action and you are thinking clearly, place your hope completely on the […]

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