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And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say. —Luke 12:11-12 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... When we need...

But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid. Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went. —John 6:20-21 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Jesus comes to his disciples to comfort them in their worst nightmare - a storm on the...

But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. —Hebrews 10:39 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... I love this description of God's people that precedes "the faith Hall of Fame" (Hebrews 11). When you look at God's people over the...

In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. —Psalm 56:4 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... When all is said and done, there really isn't a whole lot we can trust. Most of us have been hurt at one time or another by a friend who has...

If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. —Psalm 139:9-10 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... I guess for those who find themselves in places they shouldn't be, the abiding presence of...

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. —Philippians 4:13 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What's the basis of our happiness? If it's our outward circumstances, we're all in trouble because sooner or later, these aren't going to be too good. Paul said he had learned the...

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. —2 Corinthians 4:16 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... While we joke about growing older, the challenges of aging are tough. We realize our mortality. Our bodies can betray us. We can't...

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. —John 13:34 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Wow, that's a tall order to fill, isn't it! Jesus has just washed the feet of his disciples. Over the next few hours, Judas will...

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another. —Romans 12:10 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... We are to be devoted to one another. We are to honor one another. And the basis of this loving devotion and honor is found in one central truth: Because...

Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle, shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side Jordan; but ye shall pass before your brethren armed, all the mighty men of valour, and help them; Until the LORD have given your brethren rest, as he hath given you, and they also have...

For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. —Galatians 5:6 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What matters most? Priorities are key in our everyday lives if we are to be successful and productive. This is equally true in...

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. —2 Corinthians 4:5 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Our message is not ourselves. Jesus is Lord. One day all of creation will acknowledge and praise him. But for the people around us to...

Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. —Psalm 2:11-12 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... The LORD is God. We must not take for...

[Joshua said,] "For the LORD your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red sea, which he dried up from before us, until we were gone over: That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty...

Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. —Psalm 130:7 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What do we have here that is unfailing and inexhaustible? Nothing except God's unfailing love. Even when we disappoint, hurt, offend, or rebel...

While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. —2 Corinthians 4:18 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What do you see most clearly today? Is it what is seen or...

But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. —Psalm 3:3 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... My dad would never let me walk slouched over with my head down. "Remember son, you are a Ware. That's nothing to be ashamed of. Even on your worst day you are still...

And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the LORD will do wonders among you. —Joshua 3:5 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "Get ready. Get set. Go!" These words from our childhood are very important for us today as we seek to do God's will. God wants us to be...

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. —Hebrews 13:5 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... We have two choices for our lives. Either we can live by faith or by sight. We can trust in...

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. —Joshua 1:9 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... This command and promise to Joshua is also for us as we embrace the upcoming year. We...