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And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.  Romans 12:2 (NAS) Studies in neuroscience confirm that our thoughts shape us more than our circumstances do. In fact, if… Read more

A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.  Proverbs 14:30 (ESV) Envy can be difficult to recognize in ourselves. We may not think it’s a problem, but it affects our actions and decisions more than we realize. Most of us continually compare ourselves to others, and comparison breeds envy.… Read more

I have hidden Your Word in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:11 (NAS) Everyone carries a cell phone with them, and many Bible apps are free to download, so you can have God’s Word with you wherever you go. But do you always know exactly where to find the perfect passage… Read more

My soul, wait in silence for God only, For my hope is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be shaken. Psalm 62:5-6 (NAS) Most of us would say that we absolutely trust in the Lord. On closer introspection though, we might find that we trust a lot… Read more

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.  Romans 12:21 (NAS) An empty cup isn’t effective for quenching thirst until its emptiness is replaced by filling it with water. We don’t concentrate on removing the emptiness, but on filling the cup. Similarly, God did not accomplish salvation by removing evil from the… Read more

And we have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 1 John 4:16 (NAS) God is love. Love is not an attribute of God’s character or a feeling He has; it is… Read more

But when he came to his senses…  Luke 15:17a (NAS) And he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him, and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.  Luke 15:20 (NAS) Have you ever felt unlovable? The prodigal son did.… Read more

Watch over your heart with all diligence,  For from it flow the springs of life.                   Proverbs 4:23 (NAS) The Hebrew word for heart also means soul, reasoning, will, and emotions. Our decisions, behavior, and moral character all flow from this place, and we are wisely exhorted to guard it. This means keeping watch over our heart to… Read more

…one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.  Ephesians 4:6 (ESV) Our God is Father of all; He is the Creator and sustainer of the universe and every person and creature that lives within it. He is over all; there is no other being higher than He. He… Read more

-one Lord, one faith, one baptism,    Ephesians 4:5 (ESV) There is some disagreement among Christians as to how baptism should be accomplished, but given the context, it is safe to assume that Paul is talking about believer’s baptism. Those who trust in Christ as Savior and make a public profession of their faith, follow His example… Read more