Hebrews 10:19-22 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Hebrews 10:19-22 Because of...

Colossians 4:5-6 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:5-6 Jesus warned us that we would have to answer to God for every idle word we share with others. In our time when social media echoes with mean-spirited, ugly, and divisive words, we must hear the Lord's warning about choosing our words carefully. These verses challenge us...

Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2 In our Christian life, we are entreated to continue steadfastly in prayer, to pray continuously, to present our needs before our Heavenly Provider, to lift up others to the eternal throne of grace, and to bend our ear to His gentle promptings. This is proposed by Paul as a duty and responsibility, and yet it is the greatest privilege given to us as believers to come before the throne of grace with...