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“He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.”— Proverbs 14:29 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse Patience — that elusive virtue we all say we admire but can barely manage to keep up for longer than two minutes in a grocery store line. And yet … Read more

“I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.”— Psalm 119:93 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse Now, that’s a verse that’s packing some serious weight, isn’t it? David’s not just saying “thanks, God” in a casual way. He’s literally staking his survival—body and soul—on God’s commands. And what’s cool (and a … Read more

“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”— Ephesians 5:19-20 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse Imagine this: Paul’s telling us to keep our spiritual … Read more

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” — Galatians 5:22-23 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse Each one of these traits is relational. Notice that? You can’t really be loving, patient, or gentle in isolation. They all require other people—real, flawed, … Read more

“Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!”— Psalm 107:31 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse The psalmist here goes big on gratitude, inviting us to thank God for two things: His “unfailing love” and His “wonderful deeds.” Now, we’re not talking about a … Read more

“The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.”— Proverbs 10:28 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse Now, if that doesn’t sound like the ultimate summary of life’s ups and downs, I don’t know what does. Think about it—how often do we pour our energy into things that seem … Read more

“Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!”— Psalm 31:19 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse Imagine standing in front of an ocean of blessings, only this one doesn’t stay still; it’s rushing … Read more

“For the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof.”— 1 Corinthians 10:26 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse You know, it’s funny how often we slip into thinking that things we “own” are somehow ours—our homes, our bank accounts, even our favorite coffee mugs. We put labels on them, tuck them away, and sometimes even … Read more

“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” — Psalm 30:5 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse This verse speaks to that wild rollercoaster we call life, where nights can get long and, let’s be honest, sometimes dark. But God’s … Read more

“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” — Colossians 2:6-7 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse Paul gives us this beautifully packed little instruction manual for living in Christ. … Read more