“After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. “Follow me,” Jesus said to him and Levi got up, left everything and followed him.” – Luke 5:27-28 David Livingstone was a Scottish physician and pioneer Christian missionary with the […]

‘As they went, they were cleansed.’ Luke 17:14 Luke records: ‘Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him 10 men who were lepers, who stood afar off. And they lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” So when He saw them, He said […]

“When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time.” – Luke 4:13 Dr. David Jeremiah tells the following: “I read a story this week about the war that took place in Bosnia in the late 1990s that was made famous by the escape of […]

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”- Colossians 3:15 Do you know “The Story of Squanto” Historical accounts of Squanto’s life vary, but historians believe that around 1608—more than a decade before the Pilgrims […]

“‘I am the Lord’s servant,’ Mary answered. ‘May it be to me as you have said.’ Then the angel left her.” – Luke 1:38 Pastor Rick Warren said: “If we are not serving we are just existing, because life is meant for ministry. God wants you to learn to love […]

“Be very strong; be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, without turning aside to the right or to the left.” – Joshua 23:6 When John Newton, the composer of the hymn “Amazing Grace” lost his wife, Polly, his reaction was not […]

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11 In 1985, Sheldon Yellen, CEO of the property-restoration company BELFOR Holdings, Inc., began the practice of writing each employee a hand written birthday card and a holiday card. He started […]

  “I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” Psalm 77:11-12 God has done so much for us, yet we often forget all He has done. We must […]

“Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.” – Psalm 150:1 In the late 1600s, Thomas Ken wrote three hymns. Ken, who was an Anglican minister, royal chaplain, and eventually bishop, first penned verses for his students at Winchester College at Oxford University to […]

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” – Psalm 150:6 Elevation Worship is a church-led band that was created in 2007. It released the worship song “Praise” in 2023. The song was inspired by several Psalms. It starts off by proclaiming that all creation should praise […]

“Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.” Psalm 105:1 God has done great and marvelous works! For, not only did He die on the cross and rise again to save and redeem us, but He continues to pour out His […]

“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” – 2 Corinthians 9:15 Helen Keller was afflicted at the age of 19 months with an illness that left her blind and deaf. She was examined by Alexander Graham Bell at the age of 6. As a result, he sent to her […]

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Encouraging someone can change their day for the better. We all need encouragement and to be built up from time to time. We must also look for opportunities to encourage others […]

“give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “In All Things Give Thanks: A Story From a Man and His Dog”, Craig Conover tells the story of a stranger he met while he was working at a car lot: […]

“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 The praise song “My God Can” was written by Katy Nichole and four of her friends. She said: “I hope this song gives you the confidence to trust fully in God in everything. Let this be your anthem: […]