So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off. —Acts 13:3 While fasting is not widely practiced in many churches today, it

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” – Acts

“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.” —Matthew 5:14 Darkness dominates our world, controls much of what is said, and how most

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to

“But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you…” —Luke 6:27. Jesus was the perfect example of this command in his life

“But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you…” —Luke 6:27. Jesus was the perfect example of this command in his life

He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. —Proverbs 10:17. Discipline is not only essential for us, but also for those who

However, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.” —1 Corinthians 2:9. Children’s

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. —James 3:13. Wisdom isn’t shown

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. —Proverbs 3:7. Let’s keep this simple today. First, we need to admit that with the complexities and

Search me, O 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

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. —James 1:5. So often, we

They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. —Acts 1:14. Jesus’ resurrection changed everything! “The women,” as

Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs. —Proverbs 10:12. Our worst tendencies want to repay evil with evil, spite for spite, pettiness with pettiness, and hatefulness with

But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you

To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. —Philippians 4:20. What will we share in eternally with God? God’s glory! What led Israel through the wilderness

Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? —Psalm 85:6. Our Father, God, loves his children even when they are rebellious. However, God showed Israel

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about