Verse of the Day
Philippians 4:7

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

October 24, 2020
ARE YOU TELLING YOURSELF THE TRUTH?

“Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.”

Romans 8:5 (NLT)

Have you ever felt like you are a hostage to your thoughts? Maybe you just can’t get a thought out of your…[Read more]

Verse of the Day
Psalms 139:23-24

“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

October 23, 2020
HOW TO SEE PURPOSE IN YOUR PAIN

“[Jesus] did not give up because of the cross! On the contrary, because of the joy that was waiting for him, he thought nothing of the disgrace of dying on the cross, and he is now seated at the right side of God’s throne.”

Hebrews 12:2 (GNT)

If you’re very far into adulthood, you’ve probably…[Read more]

Verse for the Day
Exodus 14:14

“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

October 22, 2020
DON”T STOP WITH FORGIVENESS

“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”

Matthew 5:44 (GNT)

To think like Jesus means to be willing to forgive the people who have hurt you.

Even on the cross, Jesus forgave. In Luke 23:34 he says of the people who tortured and hung him there, “Father, forgive them, for they do no…[Read more]

Verse of the Day
Matthew 11:28-29

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

October 21, 2020
HOW TO SURRENDER TO GOD’S WILL WHEN YOU’RE IN PAIN

“Abba, Father . . . everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”

Mark 14:36 (NIV)

To have the mind of Christ means you want to do God’s will, even when it’s painful, even when it’s difficult, even when it seems impossibl…[Read more]

Verse of the Day
Psalms 23:3

“he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

October 20, 2020
WITH THE MIND OF CHRIST, YOU’LL NEVER FEEL ALONE

“I am not really alone, because the Father is with me.”

John 16:32 (GNT)

Having the mind of Christ means always being aware that God is with you.

We see this in the life of Jesus. Jesus lived in the presence of God and stayed connected to the favor of God. No matter how busy he…[Read more]

Verse of the Day
Micah 6:8

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

October 19, 2020
FOCUS ON LIVING FOR AN AUDIENCE OF ONE

“No one can serve two masters.”

Luke 16:13 (NIV)

When you’re always worried about what other people think of you, you can’t be what God wants you to be. But, when you learn to think like Jesus, you won’t worry about pleasing everyone. Jesus had the right focus. He was only concerned…[Read more]

Verse of the Day
Matthew 6:7-8

“And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.”

October 18, 2020
WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO REPENT

“So repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins] and return [to God—seek His purpose for your life], so that your sins may be wiped away [blotted out, completely erased], so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord [restoring you like a cool wind…[Read more]

Verse of the Day
2 Peter 1:3

“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.”

October 17, 2020
HOW TO TAKE EVERY THOUGHT CAPTIVE

“Letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.”

Romans 8:6 (NLT)

Have you noticed your mind doesn’t always do what you tell it to do?

Sometimes your mind has a mind of its own. Sometimes your thoughts go off in di…[Read more]

October 16, 2020
IF YOU’RE BREATHING, YOU HAVE A PURPOSE

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”

Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)

God didn’t create anything without a purpose. If you’re breathing, you have a purpose. In Christ, you have something to offer the world.

W…[Read more]