Philippians 2:3 – “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.” We all want to be the best, don’t we? There’s a competitive streak in each of us that drives us to be better than our peers. Whether it’s a kid in […]
Matthew 6:14 – “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” Forgive and forget – three simple words that hold a world of meaning masked within. All of us desperately need forgiveness but few of us are willing to give it unconditionally. Today’s verse comes at the end of […]
Proverbs 2:6 – “For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” The desire to know and understand is ingrained in us. Babies are delighted when they learn how to clap their hands. Children pull apart their toys to understand how they work. Even adults constantly check on the news to know […]
1 Thessalonians 5:9 – “For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.” The word ‘salvation’ isn’t one we use colloquially. However, it’s a term that’s mentioned quite a lot in the Bible. When the Bible says we are appointed to obtain salvation, what does it mean? […]
1 Chronicles 16:34 – “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” Praise and thanksgiving abound in the Bible. From the Old Testament patriarchs, leaders, judges, kings, and prophets, to the early New Testament believers, we find dozens of individuals who praised God for who He is and […]
Proverbs 22:6 – “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” “Practice makes perfect.” It’s an oft-repeated quote that’s stood the test of time. A budding pianist might spend hours each day practicing the piano. An amateur footballer might spend every free […]
Psalm 79:13 Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will praise you forever; from generation to generation. Children from strong families are the ones who have weathered much in life as a unit and have come out not bitter but better individuals. They’ve been through ups and downs and along the way have […]
Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. When someone is looked at as a ‘devoted husband/wife,’ it means that the person is very focused on their family, their duties towards their family and their role in the family. In this verse, we are called to devote ourselves to prayer. Prayer should not […]
Proverbs 21:21 He who follows righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor. What is righteousness? Romans 3 tell us that righteousness of the Lord comes by belief, personal trust and confident reliance on Christ Jesus. Abraham believed in, trusted in, relied on and remained steadfast to the Lord and this was counted to him […]
Psalm 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! A mother taking her daughter for a walk was telling her about the beautiful flowers and trees that surrounded them. She then pointed to one particularly interesting plant called ‘The Angel’s Trumpet.’ The little girl excitedly rushed towards the plant […]
