EPHESIANS 4:20-24 – But that is not the way you learned Christ!—assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put…
EPHESIANS 5:1-2 – Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” THEME OF THE DAY: THIS IS THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. The Christian life is defined by the Apostle Paul in today’s scripture. It may be understood as “A walk in…
PSALM 119:30 – I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me.” THEME OF THE DAY: OUR LIVES ARE SHAPED BY DAILY CHOICES. After we became Christians, the greatest power in our lives has been given – the power of choice. Prior to, we were dead in trespasses and sins. That included dead in our wills with…
PHILIPPIANS 1:21-26 – For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. But to remain in…
PSALM 119:67, 71, 75 – 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word. 71 It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes. 75 I know, O Lord, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE SPIRITUALLY MATURE RESPONSE…
EPHESIANS 6:24 – Grace be with all who have undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.” THEME OF THE DAY: THREE MARKS OF LOVING THE LORD. It is why we were created. It is why we are saved. It will be our purpose and privilege throughout eternity in the new heavens and earth. And it makes perfect sense! This “it” is…