For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. — James 2:26
Using this definition, a lot of people who say they are Christians are actually spiritual corpses. To be real, faith has to show itself in …
Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, shew unto the king; — Daniel 2:27
What gives you hope when things don’t make sense? Who knows where all the upheaval, tumult, and uncertainty are truly heading? Who can help you …
But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee? let them arise, if they can save thee in the time of thy trouble: for according to the number of thy cities are thy gods, O Judah. — Jeremiah 2:28
Let’s think about a simple idea today. Who or what is our god based on how we spend our time, what we are interested in, …
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: — Luke 2:29
This is what Old Simeon said when he saw the Christ child. This is also our goal. Even though we can’t see Jesus, who is …
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. — 1 John 3:1
Some gifts are too valuable to describe and too wonderful to fully enjoy. The best of these gifts is that we are God’s children. We …
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, — Matthew 3:1
In a world where people are afraid to say the truth about sin, wickedness, and evil, these words sound strange. Still, everyone who is lost …
For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? — 1 Corinthians 3:3
The Corinthians were proud of how wise, talented, and tolerant they were. But if the people in a church are caught up in small fights, …
When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. — Colossians 3:4
Today, my world is beautiful. The weather is great, my church is great. I have everything I really need. This will change, though. Life is …
Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: — Proverbs 2:11
My biggest mistakes have happened when I was in a hurry and didn’t stop to pray about what I was going to do or say. …
Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith the LORD. — Jeremiah 2:12
Where do you go to have your soul’s thirst quenched? I’m sure that many bad habits and sins come from the fact that we look …