Celebrating Birthdays

One man esteems one day as more important. Another esteems every day alike. Let each man be fully assured in his own mind. — read the full passage →

Let no one therefore judge you in eating, or in drinking, or with respect to a feast day or a new moon or a Sabbath day,

They came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod.

One man esteems one day as more important. Another esteems every day alike. Let each man be fully assured in his own mind.

Then a convenient day came, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee.

I thank my God whenever I remember you,

But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod. — read the full passage →

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.

Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? — read the full passage →

There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. — read the full passage →

Now thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift!

You will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth.

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,

A woman, when she gives birth, has sorrow, because her time has come. But when she has delivered the child, she doesn’t remember the anguish any more, for the joy that a human being is born into the world.

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. — read the full passage →

But John would have hindered him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?” — read the full passage →

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

But because you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow. — read the full passage →

because the mind of the flesh is hostile towards God; for it is not subject to God’s law, neither indeed can it be.

We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

We are courageous, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord. — read the full passage →

I also tell you that you are Peter,and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hadeswill not prevail against it. — read the full passage →

I always thank my God concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus;

He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”

He went out from there. He came into his own country, and his disciples followed him. — read the full passage →

At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus, — read the full passage →

Most certainly I tell you, among those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.

We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers, — read the full passage →

God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. — read the full passage →

For as woman came from man, so a man also comes through a woman; but all things are from God.

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, — read the full passage →

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

By faith, Enoch was taken away, so that he wouldn’t see death, and he was not found, because God translated him. For he has had testimony given to him that before his translation he had been well pleasing to God. — read the full passage →

For by one offering he has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. — read the full passage →

Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ; To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and servants: — read the full passage →

They overcame him because of the Lamb’s blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn’t love their life, even to death. — read the full passage →

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Now concerning things sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. — read the full passage →