Verse of the Day

  • April 14, 2013

    2 Timothy 1:12-14

    For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.

    Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

    Encouraging Words…

    Paul reminds us through his letter to Timothy that even though he has gone through many ordeals for his Lord his belief has not waned. He has been able to keep his commitment to his Lord going steadfastly. He also makes it clear here that he is able to stay steadfast because of both the written and the oral traditions that had been handed down to him and that he was passing on to Timothy. What a rich past we have in our church through these traditions.

  • April 13, 2013

    2 Timothy 2:11-13
    This is a faithful saying:
    For if we died with Him,We shall also live with Him.
    If we endure,
    We shall also reign with Him.
    If we deny Him,
    He also will deny us.
    If we are faithless,
    He remains faithful;
    He cannot deny Himself.


    Encouraging Words…

    Unless I deny Christ He will be with me through thick and thin. He always remains faithful even in those times when I become faithless. He is life, abundant life. Glory be to God!

  • April 12, 2013

    Isaiah 29:13

    So the Lord said, These people draw near to Me and honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me, and they worship Me in vain, teaching the commandments and doctrines of men.

    Personal Challenge…

    Who is my practice of worship truly for? Is it for God or is it for me? Am I participating in my weekly “worship” service looking to be “moved” so that I can experience something “special” or am I entering into worship to submit to my God, to enter into His presence and join the host of angels worshiping His majesty? Am I continually looking for that special sermon, that wonderful oratory, which enlightens, blesses, and entertains me, or am I content stepping into the presence of my living God willing to give my all and desiring to receive nothing? The doctrines of man, the great oratory feats, the warm, fuzzy feelings from entertaining music and lyrics will all pass away…but the love of God, His peace, His kingdom will remain forever. What or Whom am I really worshiping?

  • April 11, 2013

    Isaiah 28:16

    therefore, thus says the Lord: Behold, I lay for the foundations of Zion a costly stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone for its foundations, and whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame.

    Encouraging Words…

    The early church fathers viewed this cornerstone as a symbol of Jesus and the work that He would do. As the cornerstone in the foundation of His new church He would join two walls, the Jews and the Gentiles into a unified and glorious building, His church. In Jesus we have a chosen and precious foundation.

  • April 10, 2013

    2 Peter 3:9


    The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.

    Encouraging Words…

    I grew up hearing the phrase, “Patience is s virtue!” on a regular basis. This verse reminds me tht this is not a virtue just for me to lear, but a description of one of the virtues of God. He is waiting to take me, His child, home so that I can continue to grow in His image, so that I can be used to spread His love into the world around me. If I am to live my life in a way to become more like Him (theosis) then one area that I will need to be growing in is patience.

  • April 9, 2013

    1 John 5:10-12

    He who believes in the Son of God has the witness in himself; he who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed the testimony that God has given of His Son. And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.

    Encouraging Words…

    It all comes down to life versus death. Jesus came to earth as a man to defeat death. This testimony had been clearly seen by the people of His day, documented throughout history, and evidenced for the last 2,000 years. What more is needed? And the results of a person not choosing to accept this testimony is calling God a liar and a future of death. Jesus defeated death and I choose to rest in His victory. I believe that He is the Son of God.

  • April 8, 2013


    Proverbs 12:1 (12:1 LXX)

    He who loves instruction loves perception,But he who hates correction is without discernment.

    Personal Challenge…

    I an never too old to learn something new. On this journey through life I am constantly presented with new learning opportunities, some secular and some God generated. I must embrace these opportunities for through them God can equip me better for the tasks that He has planned for me. Some of these learning opportunities come in the form of correction or discipline. I must learn to embface these as well.

  • April 7, 2013

    Mark 8:34-35

    When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it.”

    Personal Challenge…

    If my desire is to follow Christ then there is a price to pay. Taking up the cross of Christ means turning away from myself, my needs, my desires, and taking on the life that He has in store for me. The cross gives life, but living for myself takes life away.

  • April 6, 2013

    1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

    But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.

    Encouraging Words…

    “Hope!” What a wonderful gift to be able to possess. With hope I can deal with the issues and challenges that life throws at me every day. With hope I can stand up for the truth even when my management or someone in authority expects me to bend it. With hope I can stand up for the underdog, those in need, those hurting when everyone else is berating them or ignoring them. With hope I can look to the future knowing Who holds it it in His hands. And for me, my hope is synonymous with Jesus Christ, because He is the source of my hope.

  • April 5, 2013


    Proverbs 11:12 (11:10 LXX)

    A man in need of discernment treats citizens with contempt,But a man of discernment keeps quiet.

    Personal Challenge…

    This verse is a strong reminder that I should guard my tongue and only speak those things that build others up. If I cannot speak this way then the best alternative is to remain quiet.