The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all. He testifies to what He has seen and heard, but no one accepts His testimony. Whoever has accepted it…

It is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:16. Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. 1 Peter 5:6. He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy,…

But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions – it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4-5. I read this passage for today’s date in You Are the Beloved, by Henri Nouwen and wanted to…

Be kind to one another, and merciful, generously forgiving one another, as also God in Christ has generously forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32. For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17. You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation.…

Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies. Psalm 103:1-4 NKJV.…

Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16. Reading in You Are The Beloved, by Henri Nouwen, this resonated so deeply with me: “Reflecting on my life, I saw how opaque it has been. I often did one thing while saying another,…

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. Matthew 5:14-15. The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be…

May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for…

I have called you friends. John 15:15. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46:10 NKJV. The mind of sinful man is death, but the…

You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm 18:28. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want . . . Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and…