Today’s Scripture: Acts 3:15 ESV: And his name -- by faith in his name -- has made this man strong whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all. The story of the lame man at the gate called Beautiful in Acts 3 shows the power of faith in Jesus. Peter and ... Continue Reading »
I have been chosen by God
Today’s Scripture: Romans 1:1 NLT: This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News. I have been chosen by God to preach His good news in the Holy Scriptures. I live by the power of the Holy Spirit. Through Christ I have the privilege to tell everyone what God has done for ... Continue Reading »
Christ lives in me
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 2:20 NIV: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Do you have a life verse that you claim above all others? Galatians 2:20 is mine. Every time I read it or repeat it my ... Continue Reading »
I will run with endurance the race that has been set before me
Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 ESV: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Faith is the fuel for the endurance needed to run our race. In the preceding chapter ... Continue Reading »
LOVE
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 5:14 ESV For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." One word sums up everything. Love, is it the one word you can focus on today? Do you have a major decision to make today? Are you facing death and destruction? Do worries and fears weigh you down? Are you ... Continue Reading »
God is faithful
Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV: No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. Paul was reminding the Corinthians of God’s faithfulness to ... Continue Reading »
I keep my eyes on the qualities of God
Today’s Scripture: 2 Peter 1:9 ESV: For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins. I am thankful that Peter was committed to reminding us of the vision Christ had for us. In 2 Peter he reminded us we must keep our eyes on the qualities of ... Continue Reading »