Today’s Scripture: Acts 17:11-12 NLT: And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul's message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth. As a result, many Jews believed, as did many of the prominent ... Continue Reading »
I praise God for His wonderful kindness
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 1:6 NLT: So, we praise God for the wonderful kindness he has poured out on us because we belong to his dearly loved Son. Tyndale While facing persecution and death in a Roman prison Paul wrote about praising God. God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing. ... 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 »
Affirmation of God: I die daily
Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:31 NASB: I affirm, brethren, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. OK, I am not a theologian but I have found that to find myself in Christ I must lose myself in the flesh. To put on immortality I must put off the mortal. To inherit the imperishable I must get beyond ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God’s strength makes me complete.
Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:9 NASB: For we rejoice when we ourselves are weak but you are strong; this we also pray for, that you be made complete. In 2 Corinthians 13:9 Paul actually rejoices in his own weakness in hopes the people of Corinth would become stronger; that they may be “made” complete. What does it take for us to be ... Continue Reading »