Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. — Colossians 2:17
The dazzling faiths all around the Colossian Christians may seem wonderful and may better match their ideal lifestyle, but Paul reminds them that these religions …
Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph. — Amos 5:15
Along with teaching our children not to hate others, we also need to instill in them a strong dislike of injustice, wickedness, bigotry, and the …
Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away. — Psalm 144:4
Time spent with our families, kids, parents, friends, and Christian brothers and sisters is extremely valuable. How do you spend your free time? Where do …
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. — James 4:14
But there’s always an asterisk in my planning: “”If Lord, this is your will and timing.”” I’m not sure about you, but God has repeatedly …
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. — Romans 13:7
Couldn’t it be decent for God to let us free at charge time? In any event, he is sincerely and blessedly calling us to his …
I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. — Psalm 145:1
The manner in which we acclaim God everlastingly, the manner in which we honor our vow to give him greatness for every one of the …
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. — Philippians 4:4
Since the Lord is close, we can cheer and treat others with tenderness. He is close since he lives in us through his Spirit. He …
The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. — Psalm 103:6
In the face of cruel governments, racial prejudice, and human injustice, this promise of God has occasionally appeared to be a mirage throughout human history. …
In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: — Colossians 1:22
Christians are forgiven for their imperfections. We recognize our imperfections. We are aware of our frailties, deficiencies, sinfulness, pettiness, immaturity, and cowardice… But Jesus demonstrated …
When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. — John 13:21
I can still recall what my friend said in church one Sunday: “We judge old Judas harshly for betraying the Lord for 30 pieces of …