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Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 (NAS) The words we speak matter.  God created all things by the word of His mouth, and Satan used Read more

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.  Romans 15:13 (NAS) This is Paul’s benediction on the church in Rome, and on us as well. The Lord is the source of all blessings, and those who Read more

Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.  Proverbs 30:5 (NIV) Isn’t it wonderful to know that God’s Word is infallible, absolute truth! It is Divine revelation, proven trustworthy by many prophecies that came to pass hundreds of years after they were proclaimed. Jesus Himself frequently quoted Read more

Ah Lord God! Behold, Thou hast made the heavens and the earth by Thy great power and by Thine outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for Thee.    Jeremiah 32:17 (NAS) Jeremiah wrote these words at a time when the Israelites had abandoned God’s Law. They made sacrifices to false gods, committed every form of sin, and Read more

Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.   1Peter 3:8 (NAS) What a great expectation for us from God! He summons us to godly living, and when the Lord gives us instruction, He gives us all we need to carry it out. God calls us to Read more

Open my eyes that I may behold wonderful things from Thy law.   Psalm 119:18 (NAS) This is a simple, powerful prayer that every believer should pray.  The psalmist asks God to open his eyes – he refers to the eyes of his heart, and remove the veil that covers them; to heal his spiritual blindness and reveal Read more

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.    Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV) Union with Christ comes through the act of repentance in faith. Everything else flows from this. Christ came Read more

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.  2Timothy 3:16 (NAS) Another benefit we reap from God’s Word is training in righteousness. When we approach Scripture as disciples, seeking to apply His truth Read more

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.  2Timothy 3:16 (NAS) In addition to its divine inspiration and absolute truth, the apostle Paul tells us that Scripture is profitable. This perfect word association Read more

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.  2Timothy 3:16 (NAS) The Greek word translated here as “inspired” is not used anywhere else in the Bible. Its literal meaning is “breathed out.”  That is, Read more