Verse of the Day

  • July 5, 2020

    HOLD FAST

    Proverbs 5:1-2

    My son, hold fast to wisdom
    And incline your ear to my words,
    That you may guard good thinking;
    And I command you with the perception of my lips.


    Personal Challenge


    God’s wisdom is more valuable than silver or gold. It is a treasure that we should be willing to give up all our material wealth to obtain. God gives it freely to all who seek Him and pursue His righteousness. When we receive it from Him, we need to hold fast to it, incline our ear toward Him so that we can receive more, and guard our thoughts so that we can embrace good thinking to keep it. This is the best investment in the future. Glory be to God!

  • July 4, 2020

    Saint of the Week

    St. Paisios the Anthonite

  • July 3, 2020

    WATCHFULNESS 

    Proverbs 4:22 (4:23)

    Keep your heart with all watchfulness,
    For from these words are the issues of life.

    Personal Challenge

    Living a godly life is not based on just a one-time decision. We must constantly be watching over our heart and choosing to do those things that please and glorify God. The Christian journey is one where you are either moving forward or moving backward, there is no standing still. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner!

  • July 2, 2020

    WITHOUT FEAR

    Proverbs 3:26-29 (3:23-26)

    That you may walk confidently in peace in all your ways,
    And your foot may not stumble.
    For if you sit down, you will be without fear,
    And if you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant.
    And do not be afraid of intimidation when it comes upon you,
    Nor of the attack of the ungodly when it comes at you;
    For the Lord will be over all your ways,
    And He will plant your feet firmly, that you may not be shaken.

    Encouraging Words

    Why do we choose to fear God and walk in the footsteps of our Lord? This passage points out some of the reasons. We can walk confidently in peace. Our feet will not stumble. We will go through life without fear. Our sleep will be pleasant. We will not be afraid of intimidation. The Lord will be over our ways. Our feet will be planted firmly and not be shaken. Isn’t that worth it? Glory be to God!

  • June 20, 2020

    INSTRUCTION AND REPROOF

    Proverbs 3:11-12

    My son, do not despise the instruction of the Lord,
    Neither grow weary under His reproof.
    For whom the Lord loves He instructs,
    And chastises every son He receives.


    Personal Challenge

    In this age of self-fulfillment, the internet, and fake news, we have become a people that believe we can pick and choose what information we want to consume and allow to shape us. However, God continues to instruct us, whether we see it or not. He instructs and reproves us out of His love for us and His desire to mold us into the image of His Son. It is our responsibility to not despise this or grow weary under its weight. Out of His love for us, He will give us what we need for this journey. Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!

  • June 28, 2020

    HEALING FOR OUR BODY

    Proverbs 3:7-8

    Do not rely on your own discernment,
    But fear God, and turn away from every evil.
    Then there shall be healing for your body
    And care for your bones.

    Personal Challenge

    We all want to have our bodies healed of whatever is affecting them. This becomes more pronounced as each day passes by. In many cases, we do need medical help with some of the maladies that we have, but the writer of this proverb does have a good point. We need God to be our ultimate healer and we need to depend on Him and trust in Him for our healing. Glory be to God!

  • June 27, 2020

    Saint of the Week 

    St. John of Kronstadt


  • June 26, 2020

    TRUST

    Proverbs 3:5-6

    Trust in God with all your heart,
    And do not exalt your own wisdom.
    In all your ways know wisdom,
    That she may cut a straight path for you;
    And your foot will not stumble.

    Encouraging Words

    Our trust in our God will never go unrewarded. He will give us straight paths to walk and keep us from stumbling if we trust Him with all of our hearts and do not rely upon our own wisdom. He does not promise that our path will be smooth or easy. He promises that it will be straight and that He will not let our foot stumble. In order to get this, however, we must fully trust in Him. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner!

  • June 25, 2020

    FINDING GRACE

    Proverbs 3:3-4

    Do not let almsgiving and faithfulness forsake you,
    But hang them upon your neck;
    And you will find grace
    And provide good things before the Lord and men.

    Personal Challenge

    We all desire to have grace shown to us, whether we know it or not. As Christians, we trust that God will pour out His grace and mercy upon us through the work of His Son. But as Christians, we should also be desiring to do things that glorify our God and demonstrate our appreciation for His grace and mercy. We should be finding ways to pour out alms on those who need it and to be faithful to God for all the good things that He has done for us As we do this we will see Gods’ grace even more in our lives and in turn have more to give to others. Glory be to God!

  • June 24, 2020

    DO NOT FORGET

    Proverbs 3:1-2

    My son, do not forget my laws,
    But let your heart keep my words;
    For length of days, and years of life and peace
    They will add to you.

    Personal Challenge


    God is not fickle. He does not just arbitrarily punish us or expect us to do things that He hasn’t persistently asked us to do. He desires that we be able to live long, peaceful lives, basking is His love and mercy. All He asks is that we not forget His laws and keep His words in our hearts. Things like love Him, love our neighbor, honor our mother and father, and treat others the way that we want to be treated. All the other stuff flows out of these things. Glory be to God!