Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20260130

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philemon 1:3 NKJV) Grace     Welcome to Joy in Verse! Please take a minute to subscribe to this content by adding your email address to our list. Remember to look for the confirming email … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20260129

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Today is a beautiful day, because “But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Almighty God, You are the God who can turn the hearts of kings like You turn the rivers in whichever direction You wish them to go. Turn the hearts of the nations to Jesus, Father. From the heads of state to the people they govern, turn all hearts and minds to see, love and follow … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20260128

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Today is a beautiful day, because “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Jesus, my Precious Lord and Savior, You are the Word who became flesh and dwelt among us. You are the One with the power to give life and to raise those who have died with Your words. You are the Creator who spoke everything into being. There is no power that can silence Your Word, … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20260127

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Today is a beautiful day because, Paul encouraged Timothy, “You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel, for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord Jesus, author and finisher of our faith, it was You who upheld and emboldened Paul so that he could encourage Timothy to remember his faith heritage, to not be ashamed of the gospel and to hold true to the gospel. He did so from his imprisonment, according to the purpose and grace given in … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20260126

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Today is a beautiful day, because Paul instructed Timothy that because he was not given a spirit of fear, but one of power, love and a sound mind, “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according … Read more

Priorities

A View from the Pews

The victims’ identities fold into protective layers, especially if they are minors. Doing that unfortunately muffles their outcries and hides their tears. How do we help them heal? How do we make them know we value them? How do we walk with them until they are strong enough to walk on their own? When they … Read more

Prayer for Today

Jehovah Mekoddishkem, you are the God who sanctifies me. You are the God who makes me holy. There is no one like you. Because of your perfect will, my past is obliterated. It no longer holds sway over me. You forgave the choices I made that saddened you. You called me out of the darkness … Read more