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Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is...

No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. —Isaiah 54:17 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Because of...

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? —Psalm 27:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... I love the coast of Maine. The craggy shorelines, the crashing surf, and the lighthouses perched at strategic and...

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. —Psalm 37:23-24 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... I don't know about you, but I've stumbled my way through much of life...

O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. —Psalm 31:23-24 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Love the LORD! Be strong because of your...

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. —2 Corinthians 7:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God has blessed us with so many wonderful promises. He has secured them through...

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. —Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What grand...

In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul. —Psalm 94:19 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God is our comforter, sustainer, and Lord. Only his gracious presence and tender blessings can bring consolation and comfort to our restless and discouraged souls. So let's...

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. —Romans 14:19 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "Make every effort!" That's quite a challenge. But notice where that exertion is to be focused: peace and mutual edification. Both sides...

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. —2 Peter 3:18 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Where do you need to grow in your walk with the Lord? How about keeping the tandem targets of grace and knowledge...

The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. —Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God is with us! That's the great message of the story of Jesus (Matthew 1:23)...

Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. —1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Want to know something you can do that will please God? Rejoice in his grace. Pray for others. Give...

Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he...

Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. —Romans 14:4 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... The apostle Paul warned early believers against passing judgment on other Christians in...

Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother's way. —Romans 14:13 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... It is so easy to be judgmental of others. We don't know their struggles. We don't know their...

And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: —1 Thessalonians 3:12 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God is love. God is also the source of love. He pours love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5). So...

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. —Romans 14:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Our life in Christ is such a blessing! We welcome new Christians into our fellowship to share that blessing. We don't bring them in to scrutinize their past failures or...

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. —Matthew 11:28-30 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... I...

Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: —Proverbs 3:9 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Honoring God comes first in everything. We don't give him the last, the least, or the leftovers. He gave us his best, most precious, and most perfect of gifts —...

For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. —Romans 14:8 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... We are the Lord's. He bought us out of bondage to sin and death. We have voluntarily placed our lives in...