How are we carrying the message of God in our lives? Faith is often caught as well as it is taught. Demonstrating God's presence and goodness in our lives is a witness to all around us. Bible Reading: John 11-12 Scripture Verse of the Day: John 11:42
Our righteousness begins in our minds. What we think on becomes our words and actions. Bible Reading: Proverbs 17-18 Scripture Verse of the Day: Proverbs 17:20
Anxiety has its grip on this generation as souls cling to the words, thoughts, and images of others to define their worth. But man's worth could never be defined by anyone other than God. Bible Reading: Psalms 93-95 Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 94:19
Hearing is not the same as listening. We demonstrate that we hear God by listening and living out what we have heard. Bible Reading: Hosea 8-14 Scripture Verse of the Day: Hosea 9:17
The soul who sins shall die. No going around that. The death rate is 100%. But for those who know Christ, that is not the end of the story. Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 6-10 Scripture Verse of the Day: 1 Chronicles 10:13-14(a)
Sometimes our walk with God does not look like what we thought it would. But those who are called by God will not stop following God just because life is hard. They will continue to walk in obedience to God for God is their life. Bible Reading: Numbers 9-12 Scripture Verse of the Day: Numbers 10:13
I never cease to be shocked when there are wolves in the church. We just don't expect it, but perhaps we should. Scripture says there is no one good, no not one. And that includes us. Bible Reading: 2 Thessalonians Scripture Verse of the Day: 2 Thessalonians 3:3
Hyper spiritualizing the things of this life will not give us better understanding. This life is not about us. Simply, our lives are centered around bringing God glory. Bible Reading: John 9-10 Scripture Verse of the Day: John 9:3
What we do is not as important as why we do it. God has called us to works but if our hearts are not in it for the right reasons, our good works are as filthy rags. Bible Reading: Proverbs 16 Scripture Verse of the Day: Proverbs 16:2
Every day we should leave better than we began it. Time is precious. And how we live each day shapes our whole lives. Bible Reading: Psalms 90-92 Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 90:12
Having knowledge is not the same as living it out. We don’t possess knowledge if it hasn't transformed us in some way. Bible Reading: Hosea 1-7 Scripture Verse of the Day: Hosea 4:6(a)
Seeking God's favor for our glory will not produce the fruit we hope for. But God invites us into a relationship with him where we can honestly present our requests to Him. Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 1-5 Scripture Verse of the Day: 1 Chronicles 4:10
God calls us to be in the world but not of it. It can be a hard thing to separate ourselves from the things of this world, but if we don't separate ourselves from sin, sin will separate us from God. Bible Reading: Numbers 5-8 Scripture Verse of the Day: Numbers 5:9
Being holy is not popular in our culture. But Christ has not called us to popularity. He has called us to faithfulness. When we are rejected by others because we follow the Spirit rather than the flesh, we remember that rejection from people is temporary but acceptance from Christ lasts forever. Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4-5 Scripture Verse of the Day: 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8
Fame is not all it is cracked up to be. Jesus' disciples wanted Jesus to show what He was doing to the world. They wanted a political Messiah. But Jesus cared more about their hearts than being famous in man's eyes. Bible Reading: John 7-8 Scripture Verse of the Day: John 7:4-5
Wise is as wise does. How we live will directly impact those closest to us. Are we building up our loved ones or tearing them down? How we interact with others reflects our character and impacts our lives. Bible Reading: Proverbs 14-15 Scripture Verse of the Day: Proverbs 14:1
There are seemingly countless religions in the world, but only one true living God. There is only one loving God Who chose to come and pay for the sins of His own people that He made. And His faithfulness extends to all who are willing to choose Him. Bible Reading: Psalms 87-89 Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 89:8
The death rate has not changed. 100% of every person alive will eventually die. And 100% will rise again to judgment. Will you rise to eternal life or everlasting destruction? The choice is yours. Bible Reading: Daniel 7-12 Scripture Verse of the Day: Daniel 12:2
Sin has consequences. Big consequences. While sometimes we can look at God's judgment as harsh, a loving God would not wink at sin. Bible Reading: 2 Kings 21-25 Scripture Verse of the Day: 2 Kings 24:20(a)
What are you counting on? When we feel like we have lost track of things, God hasn't. And He is the One we can rely on. He has a plan that will never be thwarted. Bible Reading: Numbers 1-4 Scripture Verse of the Day: Numbers 3:16
Hard times can cause one to be bitter or better. Being grateful is not just a positivity approach toward life. It is our very life. Without gratitude, we take the gift of life for granted, focusing on life's struggles. Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1-3 Scripture Verse of the Day: 1 Thessalonians 1:2
We are so blessed to be able to hear truth. But hearing truth only helps the hearer if it is believed. Bible Reading: John 5-6 Scripture Verse of the Day: John 5:24
No one really likes to be corrected, but what if we saw that correction as a kindness? When people love us enough to set us straight even though they risk our acceptance, that is a kindness indeed. Bible Reading: Proverbs 12-13 Scripture Verse of the Day: Proverbs 12:1
When we don't know someone we don't know what we are missing out on. Those who know God and the hope He has for us are the most blessed people on the earth. To truly know God is to love Him. Bible Reading: Psalm 84-86 Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 84:11
It can be hard to stand on our personal convictions in a world with shifting standards. We don't want to be legalistic but don't want to compromise. But we have to make up our mind or it will be made up for us. Bible Reading: Daniel 1-6 Scripture Verse of the Day: Daniel 1:8
It is easy to bend to the world's way. Everyone else is. But Don't bend to the culture. Bend to God. Bible Reading: 2 Kings 16-20 Scripture Verse of the Day: 2 Kings 17:8-9
Maintaining integrity does not just happen. Integrity is who we are when no one is around and is lived out moment by moment. Bible Reading: Lev. 25-28 Scripture Verse of the Day: Lev. 25:14
Perspective is everything. When we choose to set our minds on negative mindsets, we will pay a hefty price. But setting our minds on the things of God frees us. Bible Reading: Colossians 3-4 Scripture Verse of the Day: Colossians 3:2-3
God is the Eternal Judge to Whom every knee will bow, yet He did not come into the world because He wanted to Judge the world . . . but because He wanted to save it. Bible Reading: John 3-4 Scripture Verse of the Day: John 3:17
The funny (not so funny) thing about shame is that at its core root is pride. If we are willing to examine shame in our lives through the word of God rather than being put off by it, we can be set free from shame. Bible Reading: Proverbs 11 Scripture Verse of the Day: Proverbs 11:2
