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But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. —Galatians 5:22-23a NLT Key Thought Even in life's darkest hours, the Holy Spirit, our Comforter, can bring the light of God's joy and...

And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? —John 11:26 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Several days ago, we emphasized that Christians who died physically were never really separated from their relationship with God's loving presence. Today, Jesus...

```markdown Will you believe that giving thanks is an effective stress reduction strategy even during the stress of Thanksgiving during a pandemic? In this time of incredible stress, pressure, and anxiety, let's hear the simple words of encouragement from the apostle Paul: Years ago, my...

And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. —Acts 13:52 NIV Key Thought Soup and sandwich. Love and marriage. Horse and carriage. These things go together according to a couple of old songs. But there are two things that go together far better than any of these. No, I am...

And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. —Mark 11:25 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... To me, this is one of the most challenging reminders of God's will in Scripture. I must forgive others...

For he [###] was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. —Acts 11:24 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... ### was a good man! Why? For many reasons. But, the key reason was that he was full of faith and the Holy Spirit. This shouldn't...

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. —Romans 15:13 NIV Key Thought Rather than having much commentary on this beautiful blessing, let's share the joy of this blessing and the confidence of...

For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too. —Romans 14:17-18 NLT Key Thought While we enjoy our...

For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. —1 Corinthians...

[Jesus said,] "I am telling you these things now while I am still with you. But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative — that is, the Holy Spirit — he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you. I am leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and...

As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. —Proverbs 11:22 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... To take what is physically beautiful and then profane it with sin is to waste a great gift. It is blessing someone who doesn't even have a clue why God...

At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do." —Luke 10:21 NIV Key...

Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. —John 11:21 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... If you have ever stood at the grave side of a loved one, this thought probably crossed your mind, too — if you had only been here, Lord! Where is Jesus when we...

Mary responded, "Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!" —Luke 1:46-47 NLT Key Thought Praise emanates from our spirits — that innermost part of us. Honest, heartfelt adoration and respect for God come from deep within our spirits. And as followers of...

They that are... upright in their way are his [the Lord's] delight. —Proverbs 11:20 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... I am confident that the Lord will say, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" Why? Not because I'm perfect, but Jesus has forgiven and cleansed me and the Holy Spirit is...

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate [and reflect] the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. —2 Corinthians...

And ye shall teach them [God's commandments] to your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. —Deuteronomy 11:19 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Moses gives us three crucial messages about...

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. —Ephesians 3:20-21 NLT Key Thought We confess that God is all...

When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. —Acts 11:18 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Breaking through racial and cultural barriers is never easy. Thankfully, God's Spirit doesn't let us...

I pray that out of [the Father's] glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, ... —Ephesians 3:16 NIV Key Thought Years ago, a good friend made a graphic similar to the "intel inside"® branding on computers. It read, "Spirit Inside!" Yes, the power...