Pastor’s Word of the Day

“Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.” Proverbs 13:18 NIV

“The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing soul.  The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.  The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart.  The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.” Psalms 19:7-8 NIV 

“The [reverent] fear of the LORD [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; But arrogant fools despise [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction and self-discipline.” Proverbs 1:7 AMP

“For I will restore health to you And I will heal your wounds, says the LORD, Because they have called you an outcast, saying: “This is Zion; no one seeks her and no one cares for her.” Jeremiah 30:17

“Behold, the LORD’S hand is not so short That it cannot save, Nor His ear so impaired That it cannot hear,” Isaiah 59:1 AMP

“Know that [skillful and godly] wisdom is [so very good] for your life and soul; If you find wisdom, then there will be a future and a reward, And your hope and expectation will not cut off.” Proverbs 24:14 AMP

“If I regard sin and baseness in my heart [that is, if I know it is there and do nothing about it], The Lord will not hear [me];” Psalms 66:18 AMP

If we [claim to] live by the [Holy] Spirit, we must also walk by the Spirit[with personal integrity, godly character, and moral courage – our conduct empowered by the Holy Spirit]. Galatians 5:25 AMP

“But certainly God has heard [me]; He has given heed to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer Nor His lovingkindness from me.” Psalms 66:19-20 AMP 

“My Father is glorified and honored by this, when you bear much fruit, and prove yourselves to be My [true] disciples.” John 15:8 AMP

“The person who has my commandments and keeps them is the one who [really] loves Me; and whoever [really] loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him [I will make Myself real real to him].” John 14:21 AMP

“The LORD your God is in your midst, A Warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with joy; He will be quiet in His love [making no mention of your past sins], He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.” Zephaniah 3:17 AMP

“I will give thanks and praise the LORD, with all my heart; I will tell aloud all Your wonders and marvelous deeds.” Psalms 9:1 AMP

“So Jesus was saying to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you abide in My word [continually obeying My teachings and living in accordance with them, then] you are truly My disciples.”  John 8:31 AMP

“The LORD is good, A strength and stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows [He recognizes ,cares for and understands fully] those who take refuge and trust in Him.” Nahum 1:7 AMP

“And they answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus [as your personal Savior and entrust yourself to Him] and you will be  saved, you and your household [if they also believe].”  Acts 16:31 AMP

“A good name [earned by honorable behavior, godly wisdom, moral courage, and personal integrity] is more desirable than great riches; And favor is better than silver and gold.” Proverbs 22:1 AMP

“Jesus came up and said to them, “All authority (all power of absolute rule) in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations [help the people to learn of Me, believe in Me, and obey My words], baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” Matthew 28:18-19 AMP

“Let love of your fellow believers continue. Do not neglect to extend hospitality to strangers [especially among the family of believers-being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:1-2 AMP

“God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you” 2 Thessalonians 1:6 NIV

“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” 1 John 4:10-11 NIV