The scripture for today, September 7 (9/7), is 2nd Corinthians 9:7 as found in the New Testament of the Bible: "Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." There are many religious leaders who insist that Christians tithe. But that …
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Scripture for Monday, September 4 (9/4)
The scripture for today, September 4 (9/4), is Daniel 9:4 as found in the Old Testament of the Bible: "I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed: 'O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with all who love him and obey his commands….' " A lot of people in the world …
Scripture for Sunday, September 3 (9/3)
The scripture for today, September 3(9/3), is 1st Kings 9:3 as found in the Old Testament of the Bible: "The Lord said to him, 'I have heard the prayer and plea you have made before me; I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting my Name there forever. My eyes and my heart will always …
Scripture for Monday, August 21 (8/21)
The scripture for today, August 21 (8/21), is Ezra 8:21a as found in the Old Testament of the Bible: "There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God." In our modern society, does anyone fast anymore? Not drinking our food (juice) for a day and calling that a …
Scripture for Wednesday, August 9 (8/9)
The scripture for today, August 9 (8/9) is 2nd Corinthians 8:9 as found in the New Testament of the Bible: "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes, he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich." Such love! Jesus gave up streets …
Scripture for Wednesday, July 12 (7/12)
The scripture for today, July 12 (7/12), is Revelation 7:12 in the New Testament of the Bible: "Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever. Amen!" How often do we praise God? Praise is more than thanking Him. Praise refers to God's attributes. Let’s …
Scripture for Thursday, June 22 (6/22)
The scripture for today, June 22 (6/22), is Ephesians 6:22 as found in the New Testament of the Bible: "I am sending him to you for this very purpose: That you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you." Have you sent a letter to anyone in your family lately? How about your elderly …
Scripture for Friday, June 9 (6/9)
The scripture for today, June 9 (6/9), is Job 6:9-8 found in the Old Testament of the Bible: "Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant what I hope for, that God would be willing to crush me, to let loose his hand and cut me off!” Job was suffering terribly. The Bible says …
Scripture for Monday, June 5 (6/5)
The scripture for today, June 5 (6/5), is Deuteronomy 6:5 as found in the Old Testament of the Bible: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." Jesus said this is the greatest of all the commandments (Mark 12:29). He didn't say that any of the …
Scripture for Monday, May 22 (5/22)
The scripture for today, May 22, is Galatians 5:22f as found in the New Testament of the Bible: "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things, there is no law." There are some people in the world who call people who practice these traits "losers." They believe …