7/13/2024"Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth."- 1 Corinthians 13:6 (NIV)In a world filled with darkness and deceit, it can be easy to lose sight of what true love looks like. We are bombarded with messages that tell us love is about self-gratification, about getting what we want at the expense of others. But the love that God calls us to is so much more than that.In this ver...  Read More

7/12/2024"It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs."—1 Corinthians 13:5 (NIV)In this verse, we are reminded of the qualities of love as outlined in the famous "love chapter" of the Bible. Love is patient and kind, it does not envy or boast, and it is not proud. But perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of love is the idea tha...  Read More

7/11/2024Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.- 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV)In our fast-paced world, patience can often seem like a rare virtue. Yet, Paul begins his profound description of love with this very quality. Love, true love, bears with others through their struggles and flaws. It is an enduring commitment to seeing the best in someone, even whe...  Read More

7/10/2024"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."– 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)As followers of Christ, we are blessed to have the Word of God as our guide and source of wisdom. It is a precious gift that we should cherish and seek to understand deeply. In the...  Read More

7/9/2024"Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord."- Psalm 31:24This verse is a call to courage and perseverance, especially for those who place their trust in God. Life often presents challenges that test our faith, strength, and resolve. In the midst of struggles and challenges, it can be easy to lose heart and feel overwhelmed. But the psalmist encourages us to find our strength a...  Read More

7/8/2024"But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded."- 2 Chronicles 15:7 (NIV)In this passage, King Asa is encouraged by the prophet Azariah to continue in his efforts to reform Judah and lead the people back to faithful worship of God. This verse is a powerful reminder of the importance of perseverance and faithfulness in our spiritual journey. There will be time...  Read More

7/7/2024"…and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you."- 1 Thessalonians 4:11 NIVIn today’s fast-paced world, the idea of a "quiet life" may seem quaint or even outdated. However, Paul's advice to the Thessalonians is profoundly relevant. Leading a quiet life doesn’t mean avoiding all activity or ambition; inste...  Read More

7/6/2024"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."- 1 Corinthians 15:58 NIVIn this verse, Paul concludes his profound teaching on the resurrection by encouraging believers to remain steadfast and immovable. The resurrection of Christ is the foundation...  Read More

7/5/2024For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.- 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)In this powerful verse, Paul writes to Timothy, his beloved protégé, reminding him of the nature of the Spirit that God has given to all believers. This Spirit does not instill fear or timidity, but rather, it emboldens us with power, love, and self-discipline.As believers i...  Read More

7/4/2024"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."- 2 Corinthians 3:17 (NIV)This powerful verse reminds us of the profound freedom we find in the presence of the Holy Spirit. As Paul writes to the Corinthians, he emphasizes that the Spirit brings liberation from the constraints of the old covenant, the law, and the veils that once separated us from the ful...  Read More

7/3/2024Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.”— Luke 9:23-24 (NIV)Jesus’ words in Luke 9:23-24 call us to a radical form of discipleship. The call to "deny themselves and take up their cross daily" is not just ab...  Read More

7/2/2024"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits." - Proverbs 18:21 (ESV)Words are incredibly powerful. They have the capacity to build up or tear down, to heal or to hurt, to encourage or to discourage. Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that our tongues can wield both death and life, and the outcomes depend on how we choose to use them. This verse undersco...  Read More