“The Reflection of Hope” James 1:22-27 (New International Version) 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking…
“Give Thanks to the Lord” Psalm 106:1-12 (New International Version) Psalm 106 1 Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 2 Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord or fully declare his praise? 3 Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right.…
The Gideons “Let’s Spread the Good News” The Gideons are a body of believers dedicated to making the Word of God available to everyone and, together with the local church, reaching souls for Christ. The Gideons International is the result of a meeting between two men who wished to band…
“Spiritual Blessings” Ephesians 4:17-24 (English Standard Version) The New Life 17 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18 They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due…
“Spiritual Blessings” Ephesians 4:7-16 (New Revised Standard Version) 7 But each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 8 Therefore it is said, “When he ascended on high he made captivity itself a captive; he gave gifts to his people.” 9 (When it says, “He ascended,” what does it…
“Spiritual Blessings” Ephesians 4:1-16 (English Standard Version) Unity in the Body of Christ 4 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the…
“Spiritual Blessings” Ephesians 3:6, 14-21 (New International Version) 6 This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. A Prayer for the Ephesians 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven…
“Spiritual Blessings” Ephesians 2:11-22 (International Standard Version) All Believers are One in the Messiah 11 So then, remember that at one time you gentiles by birth were called “the uncircumcised” by those who called themselves “the circumcised.” They underwent physical circumcision done by human hands. 12 At that time you were without the Messiah, excluded…
“Spiritual Blessings Part 3” Ephesians 2:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version) From Death to Life 2 You were dead through the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once lived, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work among those…
“Spiritual Blessings Part 2” Ephesians 1:15 (New International Version) Thanksgiving and Prayer 15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, Ephesians 2:10 (New International Version) 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works,which God…