And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd. — John 10:16 (NKJV) — Christians are united to one another because of their common unity with the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We are […]

From whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. — Ephesians 4:16 (NKJV) — I know some brothers who would make splendid people if everyone else […]

Among the divisions of Reuben there were great resolves of heart … Gilead stayed beyond the Jordan, and why did Dan remain on ships? Asher continued at the seashore, and stayed by his inlets. — Judges 5:15–17 (NKJV) — When the Lord called His people to fight against the king of Canaan, several tribes refused […]

There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all. — 1 Corinthians 12:4–7 […]

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. — John 13:34 (NKJV) — Not long after washing the disciples’ feet, Jesus said to them: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved […]

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. — Matthew 5:9 (NKJV) — The Lord Jesus Christ begins His Sermon on the Mount by outlining the anatomy of a truly blessed soul. He defines real spiritual health. He does not speak as the world speaks, because the blessedness He offers does […]

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. — Hebrews 10:24–25 (NKJV) — Our Lord’s return often feels distant, but […]

Aim for restoration. — 2 Corinthians 13:11 (ESV) — Consider the goals you set for yourself in life. Maybe you have educational or career goals. Perhaps you want to save a certain amount of money by a certain time or have a certain amount in your retirement fund by a certain year. It could be […]

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. — James 1:2-4 (NKJV) — In his letter to a suffering saint, John Newton conveyed a precious truth of Scripture […]

“From whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.” — Ephesians 4:16 — I know some brothers who would make splendid people if everyone else were […]