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.

God will give you peace when you most need it. “Where do the conflicts and where do the quarrels among you come from? Is it not from this, from your passions that battle inside you?” - James 4:1 (NET)

The airliner that disappeared… “And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them.” - Revelation 20:4 (KJV)

God's work is going to get done. “The things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel.” - Philippians 1:12 (KJV)

People matter. “And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all.” - 1 Thessalonians 3:12 (NKJV)

He does, and He will. “When you pray, say: ‘Our Father in heaven.'” - Luke 11:2 (NKJV)

The whole furor was manufactured. “Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.” - Matthew 7:5 (NKJV)

You wouldn't expect that. “The wages of sin is death.” - Romans 6:23 (KJV)

Her legs were amputated. “He shall see of the travail of His soul, and shall be satisfied: by His knowledge shall my righteous Servant justify many; for He shall bear their iniquities.” - Isaiah 53:11 (KJV)

You won't lose your life. “Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.” - Isaiah 58:1 (KJV)

A national covenant was signed in Edinburgh. “He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads.” - Revelation 13:16 (NKJV)

Of course, it is not. “Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.” - 1 Corinthians 11:24 (KJV)

There's a massive attack coming. “And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” - Revelation 13:8 (KJV)

He said she was 161 years old. “Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are His delight.” - Proverbs 12:22 (KJV)

He succeeded by the skin of his teeth. “For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.” - Ecclesiastes 12:14 (KJV)

We're accustomed to bad news. “There shall be no more death.” - Revelation 21:4 (KJV)

Let God do it, and He will. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” - 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)

John Glenn wasn't on vacation. “You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You.” - Jeremiah 32:17 (NKJV)

A volcano appeared before his eyes! “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.” - Psalm 19:1 (NKJV)

That's the end of the discussion. “Whatsoever things are true,… honest,… just,… pure,… lovely,… [and] of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” - Philippians 4:8 (KJV)

Thankfully, I was not there. “The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them.” - Psalm 34:7 (NKJV)

Thousands were baptized. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations.” - Matthew 28:19 (KJV)

Tutankhamen's tomb unsealed… “For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep.” - 1 Thessalonians 4:15 (NKJV)

Followers, not settlers… “But the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.” - Proverbs 4:18 (NKJV)

Others have been killed. “To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also.” - Luke 6:29 (NKJV)

It was very controversial. “Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven.” - Luke 7:47 (NKJV)

Keep praying. “For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.” - Hebrews 10:36 (NKJV)

There's nothing as important. “Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.” - 2 Corinthians 5:18 (NKJV)

It was a questionable career choice. “God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty.” - 1 Corinthians 1:27 (NKJV)

Stadiums that are now decaying… “...a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent.” - Revelation 16:21 (KJV)

It was a radical rescue. “...the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” - Revelation 13:8 (KJV)

Of course it's madness. “The hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear His voice, and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life.” - John 5:28-29 (KJV)

The world could use more loyalty. “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends.” - John 15:13 (NKJV)

It took them 2,134 years. “Today, if you will hear His voice: ‘Do not harden your hearts.'” - Psalm 95:7-8 (NKJV)

There's no substitute. “Comfort yourselves together, and edify one another.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (KJV)

Just six years later… “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.” - James 4:10 (KJV)

They treated him like family. “Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” - Hebrews 13:2 (KJV)

You can fail to realize the seriousness. “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” - Matthew 6:13 (KJV)

We worry little about it. “Extend your soul to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul.” - Isaiah 58:10 (NKJV)

Trust in the God who is able. “Man, I do not know what you are saying!” - Luke 22:60 (NKJV)

God can get you through. “...the God of all comfort.” - 2 Corinthians 1:3 (KJV)

God is bigger than that. “My strength is made perfect in weakness.” - 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)

One slogan changed an industry. “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.” - Psalm 103:8 (KJV)

Things change. “For I am the Lord, I change not.” - Malachi 3:6 (KJV)

Never be the same again… “More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold.” - Psalm 19:10 (KJV)

Her husband and sons were killed, yet she did this. “Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” - Luke 6:37 (NKJV)

How do you know what's true? “For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little.” - Isaiah 28:10 (KJV)