Christian character is the characteristics of a Christian striving to follow Christ’s example.
PSALM 94:18-19 – When I thought, “My foot slips,” your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up. When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE PAINFUL “WHENS” IN LIFE. In today’s scripture, the Psalmist identifies two “when experiences” every child of God will know on the journey to heaven. …
PROVERBS 18:2 – A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.” THEME OF THE DAY: SIGNS OF SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY. A good daily diet of the Old Testament book of Proverbs is a good habit to form. There are thirty-one Proverbs so one could read the Proverb corresponding with the day of the month. …
ROMANS 6:15–18 – What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? But thanks be to…
JOSHUA 24:15 – And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” THEME OF THE DAY:…
MATTHEW 9:36 – When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” THEME OF THE DAY: SEEING PEOPLE THROUGH JESUS’ EYES. How do we see people? All people. Those we know. Those we don’t. It is a very important question for the answer determines our commitment to be used…
1 PETER 5:10 – And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” THEME OF THE DAY: GOD’S TIMETABLE AND THE SHORT VIEW OF LIFE. Today’s scripture begins the conclusion of the Apostle Peter’s first letter. The overall theme…