Every Word is a one-minute, Bible-based devotional presented by John Bradshaw, designed to provide a daily dose of spiritual reflection in the midst of a busy schedule.

It might not be a great idea. “The carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.” - Romans 8:7 (KJV)

The family lost everything. “But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?” - 1 John 3:17 (NKJV)

There's a better way. “The dead in Christ shall rise first: then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” - 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (KJV)

You just don't do that. “Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.” - Colossians 3:13 (NKJV)

You have to reason carefully. “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” - Revelation 21:4 (KJV)

Leave a legacy worth leaving. “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.” - Proverbs 22:1 (KJV)

You can. “...may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” - 3 John 2 (NKJV)

Harvard isn't alone. “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.” - Hebrews 2:1 (KJV)

God has the power to deliver a person. “He said to them, ‘Go.'” - Matthew 8:32 (KJV)

Some things can't be explained. “With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” - Matthew 19:26 (KJV)

Men and women weren't created to be the same. “God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them.” - Genesis 1:27 (KJV)

Get into the habit of doing that. “Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?” - Romans 6:16 (KJV)

It was a shocking piece of legislation. “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” - Romans 8:6 (KJV)

There'll never be a better time. “If the Lord be God, follow Him: but if Baal, then follow him.” - 1 Kings 18:21 (KJV)

Trust He has great plans for you. “So shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” - Isaiah 55:11 (NKJV)

Charles Darwin didn't understand. “...fearfully and wonderfully made.” - Psalm 139:14 (KJV)

There's power to transform a life. “The word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword.” - Hebrews 4:12 (KJV)

God will free you from what binds you. “He who sins is of the devil.” - 1 John 3:8 (NKJV)

For so long it seemed impossible. “[Jesus] … has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation.” - Ephesians 2:14 (NKJV)

Evil exists. “Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” - 1 Peter 5:8 (KJV)

His life and outlook changed. “Encourage one another and build one another up.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NASB)

If you wanted one compelling reason… “And the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth.” - Daniel 2:35 (KJV)

It's easy to criticize. “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” - Matthew 6:21 (KJV)

Change is good when it leads you closer to God. “...will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body.” - Philippians 3:21 (NKJV)

It will bring out the best in you. “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.” - Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV)

You have a great opportunity. “...five talents, to another two, and to another one.” - Matthew 25:15 (KJV)

It's worth remembering. “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” - Exodus 20:8 (NKJV)

You might have to make some tough decisions. “If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.” - Matthew 5:30 (NKJV)

What do you do about the unexpected? “Come, my people, enter your chambers, and shut your doors behind you; hide yourself, as it were, for a little moment, until the indignation is past.” - Isaiah 26:20 (NKJV)

Let today count. “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” - Matthew 16:24 (KJV)

Why not live that way now? “Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power.” - Revelation 20:6 (NKJV)

No red telephone?! “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” - 2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)

We can devastate the entire planet. “I have come that they may have life,… more abundantly.” - John 10:10 (NKJV)

The essence of Christianity! “Whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock.” - Matthew 7:24 (NKJV)

There's a place of safety. “Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me under the shadow of Your wings.” - Psalm 17:8 (NKJV)

Death will be gone forever. “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.” - 1 Corinthians 15:26 (KJV)

You'd be unwise not to. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” - Proverbs 3:5 (NKJV)

They reveal the spirit that motivates them. “...to give His life a ransom for many.” - Matthew 20:28 (KJV)

We're here to help others. “But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?” - 1 John 3:17 (NKJV)

He made the stars. “God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: He made the stars also.” - Genesis 1:16 (KJV)

Still there, full of explosives! “To be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” - Romans 8:6 (KJV)

He mostly obeyed. “To obey is better than sacrifice.” - 1 Samuel 15:22 (NKJV)

This was not society at its best. “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” - Romans 12:2 (NKJV)

What matters is that you come out. “The dead in Christ shall rise.” - 1 Thessalonians 4:16 (KJV)

Usain Bolt sprinted into history. “I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what it was.” - 2 Samuel 18:29 (KJV)