scripture quotations

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...

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...

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. —Psalm 139:23-24 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Most of us don't like being scrutinized and tested. But God knows us through and through. He has...

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. —James 1:5 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... So often we act out of ignorance and face grave consequences for our actions. God longs to grant us spiritual wisdom...

These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. —Acts 1:14 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Jesus' resurrection changed everything! The women who were so faithful to him through the crucifixion and...

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear... —1 Peter 3:15 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... How do we effectively share our faith, especially in situations hostile...

Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. —Philippians 4:20 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What will we share in eternally with God? His glory! What led Israel through the wilderness and shown upon the face of Moses? His glory. What is too wonderful and marvelous for...

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. —Philippians 4:8...

Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? —Psalm 85:6 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God loves his children even when they are rebellious. However, God showed Israel that their rebellion would drive his presence and blessing from them. But with their genuine...

The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. —Psalm 121:8 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Does it matter to anyone that I'm here? Does anyone notice when I'm gone? Does anybody care if I make it home or never leave the house? The...

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. —Psalm 121:3 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... I still remember when my children were little. I would sneak in and watch them sleep. Sometimes it was to check on them when they were sick. Sometimes it was to just...

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. —Psalm 121:1-2 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Since God could speak into existence the universe, and since God knows our names and the number of the hairs on our...

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. —Philippians 4:23 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Some prayers are so simple and so precious. To pray grace "on" someone is a great blessing. To pray that this grace be more than physical, external things, is greater still. So why...

But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. —1 Corinthians 15:57 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Life is ours! Death no longer holds us captive! Victory has been given to us! Jesus is Lord. What else needs to be said? "Praise God!" My Prayer... Thank...

O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? —1 Corinthians 15:55 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Death has the power to end life. Death has the power to separate. Death has the power to discourage and defeat us. But, we know the truth; Jesus lives! Because he lives, we know...

Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. —1 Corinthians 15:24 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Closing time! That's when everything is counted, the doors are locked, and the...

But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. —1 Corinthians 15:20 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "Why do you seek the living among the dead?" These words of the angel to the women who came to Jesus' tomb are also God's words to us. Jesus is risen...

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. —Philippians 4:19 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Throughout Scripture, God reminds us that if our trust is in him and if we share his blessings with others, he will make sure we have all that we need...