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I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. —John 10:11 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... The Bible uses the term "shepherd" for different kinds of Godly leaders. Only One, however, is the quintessential good Shepherd (Psalm 23:1-6; John 10:11-18). We follow this...

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. —Colossians 1:9 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... When we hear of Christians in other places...

The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. —Proverbs 12:13 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Our mouths can sure get us into trouble, can't they?! This is especially true when that person's heart is tainted by evil. A person's conversation...

So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands. —Psalm 78:72 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... One of the greatest honors and responsibilities a Christian leader can have is to be designated a pastor or shepherd in God's family. While...

Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever. —Psalm 28:9 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Most of us are familiar with the very personal declaration about God as the great Shepherd in Psalm 23. This Psalm is a plea for God to shepherd us and...

Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power. —2 Thessalonians 1:11 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Paul prays for God to be active in the lives of these new...

How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? —Romans 10:14 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Since "calling on the name of the Lord" is essential for salvation (Acts...

For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. —Ecclesiastes 7:12 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... We can try to ensure our future through many things. Godly wisdom, however, is always a better investment...

Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. —1 Peter 1:13 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Is there really such a thing as delayed gratification? Our culture sure doesn't seem to...

Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father. —1 Thessalonians 1:3 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... In a world that falls for facades and seems to give more credit for intentions than...

Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. —Hebrews 13:7 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What makes a great Christian leader? The Holy Spirit emphasizes three things in this passage...

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! —Psalm 107:31 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... I'm not sure I can fully comprehend "unfailing love." To always do the loving thing, whether discipline or reward, fun or pain, I'm not sure...

And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually. —Exodus 28:29 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Symbolically, the High Priest had all the people of Israel...

I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles. —Isaiah 42:6 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God chose the Israelites to be his special nation. This wasn't because they were...

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. —Acts 20:24 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... How important is grace...

O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. —Isaiah 25:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... While there are many things for which we can praise God, one of the most significant is his...

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? —Proverbs 17:16 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What do you value more, money or wisdom? Look closely at our verse. Money without wisdom is worthless. Money will not be put to good use and will...

A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law. —Isaiah 42:3-4 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God will...

Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him. —Acts 28:31 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... So often, we give excuses why we can't do evangelism. Throughout his life, Paul showed us how lame our...

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. —Acts 1:8 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Sometimes the most profound truths are very...