Tag Archives: devotion

Verses: Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV)  “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and … Continue reading →

Verses: Matthew 5:7-10 (NIV) Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those … Continue reading →

Verses: Matthew 5:3-6 (NIV) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those … Continue reading →

Verses” Matthew 4:16, 17 [in part] (NIV) the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” …, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has … Continue reading →

Verses: Matthew 4:4, 7, 10 [in part] (NIV) Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” …, Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do … Continue reading →

1 Timothy 3:4 (NIV) He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. The Bible contains so much practical advice for us.  Heeding … Continue reading →

Colossians 3:21 (NIV) Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. You may have heard the expression, “it goes both ways.”  Well, yesterday we considered how important it is to honor our earthly parents.  Today, we are … Continue reading →

Deuteronomy 5:16 (NIV) “Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving … Continue reading →

Matthew 21:16 (NIV) “Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him. “Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read, “‘From the lips of children and infants you, Lord, have called forth your praise’?” Yesterday we considered that a … Continue reading →

Matthew 18:3 (NIV) And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Often we make things too complicated!  Our faith in Jesus, the Christ, need not … Continue reading →