Psalm 68:19 Each day overflows with blessings from God. And it’s easy to be thankful for the ones we can tangibly see and feel. But are we just as thankful for the daily blessings we don’t see? Blessings such as food, clothing, shelter, and safety. Blessings we can so easily take for granted. Each day… Continue reading November 5th – 68:19
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August 29th – Acts 5:41
Acts 5:41 When the Council of Pharisees and the chief priests had Peter and the apostles beaten for spreading the message of Jesus, you’d think they would have stopped preaching. But instead, bloodied and bruised, they rejoiced for being worthy of suffering for the Lord. As Christians we risk persecution and even physical safety for… Continue reading August 29th – Acts 5:41
August 22nd – Matthew 5:12
Matthew 5:12 Proverbs 10:18 says, “He who conceals hatred has lying lips, and he who spreads slander is a fool.” Throughout history Christians have been falsely accused of many things. Cannibalism, treason, immorality, and fanaticism were just a few. And Jesus Himself was the recipient of many unfounded and ridiculous accusations, for many were His… Continue reading August 22nd – Matthew 5:12
August 17th – Esther 4:14
Esther 4:14 With all of the violence and persecution facing Christians around the world, it’s easy to get discouraged. But now more than ever, it’s time to stop remaining silent and start working for God’s kingdom. Because with or without us, God’s plans will be fulfilled. And it’s up to us whether or not we… Continue reading August 17th – Esther 4:14
December 8th – Acts 20:35
Acts 20:35 We’ve all heard the old adage that it’s better to give than receive. Why? Because that’s when we truly exemplify the very nature of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It was the Lord Himself who said, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give… Continue reading December 8th – Acts 20:35
November 14th – 2 Corinthians 9:12
2 Corinthians 9:12 The Bible makes it very clear that God blesses us to bless others. Christians should consider it a gift to be able to help meet the needs of those around us. For once we were destitute in spirit, dead in sin, and separated from God. But through the blood of Jesus, we… Continue reading November 14th – 2 Corinthians 9:12
November 12th – 1 Timothy 4:4
1 Timothy 4:4 Awhile back a friend of mine, who knows a bit about the Bible yet practices another faith, asked me about the book of Leviticus. He didn’t understand why I, as a Christian, didn’t follow the book’s rules forbidding certain foods. I explained that once we were under the Law, but now through… Continue reading November 12th – 1 Timothy 4:4
November 8th – Hebrews 13:15
Hebrews 13:15 Do you ever wonder what it means to offer up a “sacrifice of praise” to Jesus? When it comes to praise, it’s easy to rejoice and give thanks to God when we get what we want. But what about when we don’t? Do we still thank Him when His answer to prayer is… Continue reading November 8th – Hebrews 13:15
October 31 – Ephesians 1:18
Ephesians 1:18 Gratitude is important. God wants us to be thankful everyday for the blessings that He so freely gives us. But you know what else is important? Joy. God also wants us to feel the joy that comes with His blessings. Joy from knowing that our Father in heaven, through His unmerited love, sent… Continue reading October 31 – Ephesians 1:18
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