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Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. —Acts 4:12 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... While many substitute Messiahs have been offered, only the True Messiah saves. While we often live for many lords, only...

As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. —Psalm 103:12 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Now that's a long way — from the sun's rising to the sun's setting, that's how far God has removed our sins. But the keyword is removed. When we sin and...

And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. —Romans 15:14 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... While we may be flawed and imperfect, Paul reminds us of how important, competent, and useful...

Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of ? —Isaiah 2:22 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... How often have you been disappointed by someone you voted for? How many friends have betrayed you? Have you ever been abandoned by a loved one? How many...

O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. —Psalm 95:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... So much of what we get excited about today is merely a fleeting victory, a vicarious sporting thrill, or personality worship. We have something to sing...

O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory. —Psalm 98:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Songs can stir us up, or they can bring us comfort. Songs can take us back to a special time, or songs can give us...

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. —Romans 8:1-2 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Grace sets us free...

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. —Romans 14:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Parents are careful and tender with their newborn babies even though babies are demanding, messy, and sometimes difficult. When parents aren't this way with their...

Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. —Ephesians 4:25 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Isn't it terrible when one part of a body sends the wrong message to other parts of the same body? This happens with diseases and...

Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare. —Psalm 75:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "What a wonderful God we serve!" More than just the words of a song, these words are true beyond our understanding. To be so...

Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. —Isaiah 1:17 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... We find it easy to be incensed when wrong is done to a friend. We are ready to fight injustice when someone we love has been wronged. However, God...

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. —Proverbs 14:21 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God has been so gracious to us! Think of all the different ways he has blessed us — some financially, others with great opportunities for service...

O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. —Psalm 107:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What do we have that won't wear out, break, die, go out of style, or ever need repair? We can rejoice and give thanks because our life and future are tied to 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... In a universe so incomparably vast and so marvelously diverse, we can be paralyzed by our...

Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. —Galatians 6:6 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Yes, some so-called "church leaders" take advantage of God's flock and misuse God's money. Church leaders who abuse God's people are tragic and shameful...

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. —Hebrews 13:17 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... We often fail to realize that one...

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. —Romans 12:9 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Genuine love involves hate. Genuine love means that we hate evil. We detest it creeping into our hearts and ruining our relationships. We abhor its...

Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. —Ephesians 5:21 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Worship on Sunday can be inspiring and uplifting. Worship in everyday life can be exhilarating. Worship in our relationships can be transformational. But such worship always requires...

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. —Ephesians 4:15 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Truthful words are accurate. Words spoken in love can be a blessing. But truth spoken in love is redemptive: this kind of speech blesses those...

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. —Ephesians 4:29 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... We can use our words to be cute. We can use our words to appear impressive. We can use our...