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For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. —Philippians 1:21 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... The ultimate question in each of our lives is simply this: do we have something to live for that is also worth dying for? Paul's answer is "Yes!" Christ is the answer, the reason, and the...

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. —1 Peter 5:6-7 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... You've probably had a similar experience to this one. Someone asks you how you're doing. At...

For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ... —Philippians 1:19 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Paul is possibly facing death. Yet he knows that his life, his future, is securely in the Lord's hands. The Holy Spirit...

Peter said, "Ananias, how did Satan get you to lie to the Holy Spirit and secretly keep back part of the price of the field?" —Acts 5:3 MESSAGE Key Thought This verse comes from the story of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11). They sold their land and gave some of the proceeds to the apostles...

The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. —Proverbs 10:29 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What is your source of security, hope, and protection? The way of the Lord is a refuge, a strength, a place of security! Let's make sure we...

After [the disciples'] prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness. —Acts 4:31 NLT Key Thought I am touched by several things in the prayer of these early followers of Jesus when they were threatened (Acts...

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. —Proverbs 3:1-2 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Those who are older are not as respected in Western cultures today as they once were and as "the...

[Disciples praying to the LORD after Peter and John were released from jail:] "You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of your servant, our father David: 'Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?'" —Acts 4:25 NIV Key Thought The disciples proclaimed that what was happening...

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. —Acts 13:2 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... When people genuinely worship, when they fast seeking his will, God calls them to service and mission...

And Peter said to [the crowd on Pentecost], "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the...

[Peter, on Pentecost, quoting God's promise from Joel 2:] "In [the last] days, I will pour out my Spirit even on my servants — men and women alike — and they will prophesy." —Acts 2:18 NLT Key Thought Luke emphasizes in Acts that the coming of the Holy Spirit wasn't to just a select few...

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you... —Luke 6:27 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Jesus was the perfect example of this command in his life and death. Love has such redemptive, life-changing power. While not everyone responds, many do. While...

[Peter, on Pentecost, quoting from Joel 2:] "In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams." —Acts 2:17 NIV Key Thought So much handwringing goes on to determine when...

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. —2 Peter 3:9 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God wants all people brought to repentance so they can...

[Not long after Jesus' ascension,] Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) and said, "Brothers and sisters, the Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who...

He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. —Proverbs 10:17 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Discipline is not only important to us, but also to those who are influenced by our actions. So often we undervalue the impact of our personal decisions...

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. —1 Corinthians 2:9 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Kids look forward to Christmas, Disneyland, and summer vacation. They imagine...

Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, ... —Luke 10:21 NLT Key Thought All too frequently, we pursue the wrong things hoping that they will make us happy. Real joy, however, comes from the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we look at the life of Jesus and at the lives...

Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. —James 3:13 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Wisdom isn't shown by our "book learning," smart comments, or arrogance. No, true wisdom is shown by the godly...

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. —Proverbs 3:7 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Let's keep this simple. First, we need to admit that with the complexities and perplexities of life, even the smartest of us is not all that brilliant. Second, the LORD our God...