Verse of the Day

In my dad’s house, there was a decorative plate with a little Holly Hobbie on it that read, “Start Each Day in a Happy Way.” Verses of the Day are short snippets of the Bible with quick reads for you to feed your mind with a little snack of God’s word. Whether you are starting your day, trying to make through the day, or ready to rest you head, here is a bit of bread from one spiritual beggar to another.

  • Fresh Mornings

    ByMary

    South Sister, Three Sisters Wilderness, OR Lamentations 3:22-23 GNT The Lord’s unfailing love and mercy still continue, Fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise. Today, I wasn’t the best version of myself. I said things I shouldn’t have and didn’t say what I should have said. I left things unfinished and messy. I wished…

  • God’s Will Be Done

    ByMary

    Isaiah 55:10-11 NIV 10 As the rain and the snow    come down from heaven,and do not return to it    without watering the earthand making it bud and flourish,    so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth:    It will not return to me empty,but will accomplish what I desire    and achieve…

  • A Crooked Path

    ByMary

    Camp Polk Nature Preserve, Sisters, OR Proverbs 10:9 NIV Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,    but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. “You are not your sister’s keeper.” My mom knew I was coming to tell her a tale about my sister. What I didn’t know was that she had been witness to the entire…

  • Work for the Lord

    ByMary

    Colossians 3:23 GNT Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people. Musician Marc Anthony says, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Easy to say, but what about changing diapers, washing a revolving door…

  • I Am

    ByMary

    Exodus 3:14 GNT God said, “I am who I am. You must tell them: ‘The one who is called I Am has sent me to you.’” God is God. No one greater, no one more mighty, no one more loving, no one more – period. God asked Moses to tell his people. Are you ready to…

  • Young Like an Eagle

    ByMary

    Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery, Camp Sherman, OR Psalm 103:2-5 GNT 2 Praise the Lord, my soul,    and do not forget how kind he is.3 He forgives all my sins    and heals all my diseases.4 He keeps me from the grave    and blesses me with love and mercy.5 He fills my life with good things,    so that I stay young and strong like an eagle….

  • Safe Travels

    ByMary

    Psalm 121:8 NIV The Lord will watch over your coming and going    both now and forever When embarking on a journey, short or long, we may wish our friends and family Safe Travels. Expanding that to mean, I hope your flight isn’t delayed or I hope you don’t have a flat tire or a multitude of various wishes…

  • Gentle & Patient

    ByMary

    Ephesians 4:2 GNT Be always humble, gentle, and patient. Show your love by being tolerant with one another. I appreciate how much others love me with their patience and tolerance! I get so excited about the most random things that I burst out like Menthos in Diet Coke splattering my enthusiasm all over others like…

  • Garden Produce & Fruit of the Spirit

    ByMary

    Isaiah 61:11 NIV For as the soil makes the sprout come up    and a garden causes seeds to grow,so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness    and praise spring up before all nations. Late summer, early fall is such a vibrant time of year when gardens are bursting at the seams with their bounty. Just imagine! The Lord’s righteousness is more…