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“But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.”— Hebrews 11:16 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse Can we just pause and marvel at this? A better country? A heavenly one? Sounds like the ultimate travel brochure! … Read more

“But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.”— Romans 7:6 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse Alright, picture this: we’re all tired runners in a never-ending relay race, grasping at rules and “shoulds,” … Read more

“Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.”— Psalm 119:133 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse We’re all trying to walk the right path, to make the “right” choices. But temptation and distraction? They’re everywhere. David knows this better than anyone. Here’s the man who made his fair share … Read more

“He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.”— Proverbs 11:12 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse Imagine this: you’re at a family dinner, and someone just drops a ridiculous opinion right in your lap. Your first instinct might be to raise an eyebrow, toss out a witty … Read more

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”— Ephesians 2:10 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse The verse says we’re “God’s handiwork,” which is like saying we’re not some assembly line product God whipped up to just sit around gathering dust. … Read more

“But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.”— Matthew 6:20 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse Think about it—Jesus was hitting on something we all know deep down: material stuff just doesn’t stick. You’ve probably bought things you thought would … Read more

“Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren.”— 1 Timothy 5:1 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse There’s a hidden bit of hilarity here if you read between the lines. Paul knew that Timothy was probably feeling pretty young and green, like a kid in the grown-up’s boardroom. … Read more

“For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.”— Jeremiah 31:25 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse What I love about this verse is the balance—He promises both refreshing and satisfying. Refreshing is that immediate boost, like when you finally sit down after a long day or someone hands you a … Read more

“For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.”— Psalm 11:7 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse First off, let’s talk about that line, “The Lord is righteous.” God’s not some distant rule-maker keeping track of our good days and bad days, but He genuinely is righteousness itself. Think about that—He doesn’t just … Read more

“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.”— 2 Corinthians 4:16 KJV Reflection on Today’s Verse Paul’s saying here, essentially, “Hey, don’t freak out about the outside stuff.” And that’s not just skin-deep. It’s way deeper—because even if our outsides look like … Read more