James 1:2-4 2 My fellow believers, when it seems as though you are facing nothing but difficulties, see it as an invaluable opportunity to experience the greatest joy that you can!  3 For you know that when your faith is tested it stirs up power within you to endure all things.  4 And then as…

Mark 6:50-56 They were all terrified when they saw him.  But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here! 51 Then he climbed into the boat, and the wind stopped. They were totally amazed, 52 for they still didn’t understand the significance of the miracle of the loaves.  Their hearts were too hard to take…

Acts 20:35 – I’ve left you an example of how you should serve and take care of those who are weak. For we must always cherish the words of our Lord Jesus, who taught, ‘Giving brings a far greater blessing than receiving.’ Acts 28:38 28 So guard your hearts. Be true shepherds over all the flock…

1 Corinthians 13:7 TPT Love is a safe place of shelter, for it never stops believing the best for others. Love never takes failure as defeat, for it never gives up. This is how much God Loves us, in these passages, 1 John 4:7-21 LOVE is mentioned 35 times! WOW God Really, Truthfully IS LOVE 1…

Glorious Thanksgiving – Psalm 118: 1-29 A Praise Psalm – Rejoice in God 1 Keep on giving your thanks to God, for he is so good!  His constant, tender love lasts forever! 2 Let all his princely people sing, “His constant, tender love lasts forever!” 3 Let all his holy priests sing, “His constant, tender…

John 8:32 NLT 32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Jesus and Abraham 31 Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. 32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 “But we are descendants of…

James 1:5 TPT And if anyone longs to be wise, ask God for wisdom and he will give it!  He won’t see your lack of wisdom as an opportunity to scold you over your failures but he will overwhelm your failures with his generous grace. Proverbs 2:6 TPT Wisdom is a gift from a generous God,…

Romans 15:1-7 Love Is the Key to Unity 1 Now, those who are mature in their faith can easily be recognized, for they don’t live to please themselves but have learned to patiently embrace others in their immaturity.  2 Our goal must be to empower others to do what is right and good for them, and to bring…

2 Samuel 22:32-33 NLT 32 For who is God except the Lord? Who but our God is a solid rock? 33 God is my strong fortress, and he makes my way perfect. Habakkuk 3:19 NLT The Sovereign Lord is my strength! He makes me as surefooted as a deer, able to tread upon the heights. Philippians 4:12-13 I know what it means to lack, and I…

Romans 14:19 (TPT) So then, make it your top priority to live a life of peace with harmony in your relationships, eagerly seeking to strengthen and encourage one another. Philippians 4:7 (TPT) then God’s wonderful peace that transcends human understanding, will make the answers known to you through Jesus Christ. Numbers 6:24-26 24 ‘May the Lord bless you and…

Ephesians 2:8 TPT For it was only through this wonderful grace that we believed in him.  Nothing we did could ever earn this salvation, for it was the gracious gift from God that brought us to Christ! 2 Corinthians 12:9 TPT But he answered me,  “My grace is always more than enough for you, and my…

Romans 12:12 (TPT) Let this hope burst forth within you, releasing a continual joy. Don’t give up in a time of trouble, but commune with God at all times. Romans 15:13 TPT Now may God, the inspiration and fountain of hope, fill you to overflowing with uncontainable joy and perfect peace as you trust in him. And may…