1 John 4:7 “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.” Love is the greatest commandment (Matthew 22:37–40). According to Paul, every spiritual gift must operate from a foundation of love (1 Corinthians 13). Jesus presents love as the greatest evidence…
James 1:22 “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” Woken by the alarm, we sit up on the edge of the bed. After a few moments, we make our way to the bathroom, look in the mirror, and are astonished by what we see. With our hair sticking up in…
Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” Our thoughts have a direct influence on our behavior. They can…
Mark 13:11 “But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.” We have all done it. A job interview is coming up and we…
1 Thessalonians 5:18 “in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.“ Throughout our lifetime, we face many trials. There are moments when we think to ourselves, could anything else go wrong? Sometimes it may feel like the whole world is against us, but we must remember the affirming words…
1 Thessalonians 5:17 “pray without ceasing,” D. L. Moody is quoted as saying “A man who prays much in private will make short prayers in public.” When we pray without ceasing, we have access to the authority of Heaven that does not cease. As we walk in this authority, we recognize that there is not…
