Being people of our word is not easy in a world that shifts its standards daily. But people of true integrity know that their word is their bond. God's people need to be people of our word and people of God's word. Bible Reading: Numbers: 29-32 Scripture Verse of the Day: Numbers 30:2
Denominational differences can divide us, but sound doctrine should unite us. Doctrine matters. It instructs how we apply God's word to our lives. But doctrine was not meant to be divisive. We have to know what we believe in order to live it out. Bible Reading: Titus Scripture Verse of the Day: Titus 2:1
Sometimes we can think we have understanding, but then we can realize what we thought we knew, we really didn't. Our understanding grows as we lean on God's thoughts and not our own. Bible Reading: John 19-20 Scripture Verse of the Day: John 20:9
How are you building, friends? We shift by degrees and if we are not careful, we might just discover that our ladder is leaning against the right wall. Bible Reading: Proverbs 24-25 Scripture Verse of the Day: Proverbs 24:3-4
It can be tempting to try to find joy in temporary things. We have this hole in our hearts that longs to be filled and can be addicted to temporary joys. But joy cannot be found by seeking for it in the creation. Joy is only found by seeking the Creator. Bible Reading: Psalm 105-107 Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 105:3(b)
Being proud is nothing to be proud of. Pride is deceptive. We think we are protecting ourselves, but ultimately, we hurt ourselves when we let pride rise. Bible Reading: Obadiah Scripture Verse of the Day: Obadiah 1:3(a
In an eternal game of hide and seek, hiding from God is not possible, but finding God is possible for those who truly seek Him. Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 26-29 Scripture Verse of the Day: 1 Chronicles 28:9
Sometimes we can think of the Old Testament as being solely for a former generation from long ago, but the principles of God's word are not to be laid aside. God does not change and His purposes don't either. Bible Reading: Numbers 25-28 Scripture Verse of the Day: Numbers 28:25
The mental struggles of living in a fallen world can take a toll on us. But the word of God helps us to see things God's way and to overcome. Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3-4 Scripture Verse of the Day: 2 Timothy 3:16
Are you in the world but not of it? This is challenging, isn't it? When we struggle to know how to relate to the world we are trying to reach, we can know that we don't have to look like the world to reach it. Bible Reading: John 17-18 Scripture Verse of the Day: John 17:16
Do we recognize danger? Sure, we might be able to spot obvious danger. But recognizing spiritual danger and avoiding it has eternal significance. Bible Reading: Proverbs 22-23 Scripture Verse of the Day: Proverbs 22:3 "The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, but the naive go on, and are punished for it."
Sometimes we just ache to get to a place where we don't issues and problems, right? We can be in pursuit of blessing when the greatest blessing has already been received: Our salvation. And then we discover that blessing God blesses us. Something happens when we activate the blessing within by professing our belief and praise of our living God. Bible Reading: Psalm 102-104 Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 103:1
It can be easy to get caught up in the world system so that we forget that we are on mission. God's people have a long history of doing so. But we can find our way again if we fix our purposes on God's not ours. Bible Reading: Amos 5-9 Scripture Verse of the Day: Amos 5:14
Sometimes we can be tempted to look at people as the enemy. But let's be clear. We all have an enemy. One enemy. It is Satan. And he uses many people to do his work. If we are not careful, he can also influence us to sin, too. Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 21-25 Scripture Verse of the Day: 1 Chronicles 21:1
Owning up to our sin is hard to do. We can want to deny it, cover it up, or rationalize conviction away. But when we own up to our sin, we are set free from within. Bible Reading: Numbers 21-24 Scripture Verse of the Day: Numbers 21:7
Is fear real? It feels real, but it is often irrational and based on presumption. The truth is that there is a greater fear that sets us free from all fears: the fear of God. God is in complete control and no matter what fears we have in this life, every fear bows before God who sees us, is with us, and in us. Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 1-2 Scripture Verse of the Day: 2 Timothy 1:7
The secret to abiding is found only by those who do. Peace. Contentment. And trust in a perfect God. Those who abide in God obtain the promise that God will also abide in us. Bible Reading: John 15-16 Scripture Verse of the Day: John 15:4
Finding truth today is not such an easy thing. Especially when everyone can redefine truth on a whim. But no matter how many times man changes his mind on what truth is, we are not right if what we do is not right in God's sight. Bible Reading: Proverbs 21 Scripture Verse of the Day: Proverbs 21:2
When we approve of things God doesn't, we might just find ourselves reproved. Guard your hearts. Guard your eye gate and ear gate. We can be influenced toward evil, but we can influence others for the glory of God when we have kept ourselves from evil. Bible Reading: Psalm 99-101 Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 101:3
Psst! Guess what? God reveals secrets to those who search for truth. And this is a secret we don't have to keep! Bible Reading: Amos 1-4 Scripture Verse of the Day: Amos 3:7
This life is not about us. We can tend to forget that. But when we center our life around Jesus and His purposes, not us, we live our best lives. Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 16-20 Scripture Verse of the Day: 1 Chronicles 17:19
Trusting God is not so easy when our own hearts are deceitful. When we find ourselves suspect of God, we should suspect our own hearts, first. Bible Reading: Numbers 17-20 Scripture Verse of the Day: Numbers 20:12
Idle hands and tongues can cause a lot of strife. Don't waste your time with small-minded people who do not have the things of God in mind. Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 4-6 Scripture Verse of the Day: 1 Timothy 4:7
We like to be "in the know", and perhaps known for what we know. But it isn't knowing what is right that blesses us. It is living out what is right that does. Bible Reading: John 13-14 Scripture Verse of the Day: John 13:17
Blaming others or God for our own demise that we caused will never bring us joy or solve our problems. But drawing near to God in times of trouble givesus grace in life's pain. Bible Reading: Proverbs 19-20 Scripture Verse of the Day: Proverbs 19:3
We can't say we love God and then also love sin. Sin's pleasure fades almost as soon as we participate in it. God hates sin because of what it does to the people He loves. He hates sin because it Violates His Holy standards and entices the hearts of His people away from Him, serving nonliving idols. Loving what God hates is not love at all. Bible Reading: Psalm 96-98 Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 97:10
The Day of the LORD is coming—ready or not. Will you be ready? Religion will not save you or me. Only a deep abiding relationship with Jesus will. Do you know Him, friend? Listen in to today's Bible Tribe to find out. Bible Reading: Joel Scripture Verse of the Day: Joel 2:13
If we are not careful, we can go through life without truly understanding that all that we have belongs to God. We are merely stewards of it all. It all belongs to Him and is all for His glory. Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 11-15 Scripture Verse of the Day: 1 Chronicles 14:2
Ministry is hard. Life is hard. Relationships are hard. But somehow in this messy life if we will use God's compass, His word, we can be led through the maze of life and help to lead others, too. Bible Reading: Numbers 13-16 Scripture Verse of the Day: Numbers 14:11
Living without goals for our faith or life will lead us to an aimless life. But when our goals are sincere, guided by love and God's word, people can more easily hear the message we share. Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 1-3 Scripture Verse of the Day: 1 Timothy 1:5
