Scripture Reading — Psalm 90:1-17Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.— Ephesians 5:15-16The apostle Paul urges Christians to live a life of wisdom and self-control. All Christians are called to be holy people

Scripture Reading — Isaiah 9:1-6Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord.— Ephesians 5:8-10Every year at Christmastime we celebrate the birth of the Savior with many lights. These lights illuminate our

Scripture Reading — Ephesians 5:3-7Among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.— Ephesians 5:3One major difficulty for many believers is to try to live up to the Bible’s high standard for puri

Scripture Reading — 1 John 4:7-12Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.— Ephesians 5:1-2John teaches that “God is love.” One of the clearest ways God has sh

Scripture Reading — Matthew 18:21-35Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.— Ephesians 4:32Nelson Mandela courageously fought against apartheid in South Africa. His actions led to wrongful convictions and time in prison because of political

Scripture Reading — Matthew 12:33-37Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.— Ephesians 4:31The Bible urges us to guard our hearts, for our actions flow from what is in our hearts (Proverbs 4:23). In our reading today, Jesus teaches that whate

Scripture Reading — James 3:1-12Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.— Ephesians 4:29A study showed that in order to cancel the devastating effects of one negative word,