May 2008

My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous. He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world. ~ 1 John 2:1,2

April 2008

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. ~ Psalm 23:2,3b

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. ~ Deuteronomy 31:6

March 2008

Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’ ~ John 20:21

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. ~ Galatians 5:22-23

February 2008

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. ~ Galatians 6:9

Store up for yourselves treasures on in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. ~ Matthew 6:20

Two can accomplish more than twice as much as one, for the results can be much better. If one falls, the other pulls him up; but if a man falls when he’s alone, he’s in trouble. ~ Ecclesisastes 4:9-10 (LB)

January 2008

Jesus said to her, ’I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?‘ ~ John 11:25-26

The God of heaven will give us success; therefore we his servants will arise and build. ~ Nehemiah 2:20

December 2007

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. ~ John 1:14

Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare. ~ Psalm 40:5

November 2007

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ~ Lamentations 3:22-23

October 2007

For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. ~ Philippians 2:13

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. ~ Joshua 1:9

September 2007

Anyone who comes to God must believe that He exists, and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him. ~ Hebrews 11:6

But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions -- it is by grace you have been saved. ~ Ephesians 2:4-5

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ~ Ephesians 6:12

August 2007

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. ~ Colossians 3:23-24

However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. ~ Ephesians 5:33

July 2007

We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us. ~ 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” ~ Ephesians 4:32

June 2007

As a prisoner for the Lord, then I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. ~ Ephesians 4:1-3

Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household. ~ Ephesians 2:19

May 2007

I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. ~ Ephesians 1:18,19a

Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. ~ Psalm 127:3

April 2007

By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. ~ John 13:35

For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve. ~ 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. ~ John 17:20,21b

March 2007

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. ~ John 14:27

However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me -- the task of testifying to the gospel of God. ~ Acts 20:24

February 2007

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. ~ 2 Corinthians 8:9

Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, ~ Mark 10:42-43

January 2007

Go in peace and be freed from your suffering. ~ Mark 5:34b

But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christâ??the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. ~ Philippians 3:7-9

December 2006

This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. ~ 1 John 4:9-10

"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." ~ Luke 1:38

November 2006

Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. ~ Psalm 100

You have six days to do your work, but the seventh day of each week is holy because it belongs to me. ~ Leviticus 23:3

October 2006

Encourage one another and build each other up. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity. ~ Colossians 4:5

September 2006

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. ~ John 16:33

August 2006

Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts. ~ Proverbs 4:23

Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. ~ Joshua 1:8

July 2006

Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." ~ Acts 3:6

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable ? if anything is excellent or praiseworthy ? think about such things. ~ Philippians 4:8

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. ~ 2 Peter 1:3

June 2006

Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 2:4,5

And this is my prayer: That your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ ? to the glory and praise of God. ~ Philippians 1:9-11

May 2006

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor? ~ Romans 11:33-34

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ~ John 1:1

April 2006

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. ~ 1 Peter 3:15-16

"You are a king, then!" said Pilate. Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me." ~ John 18:37

March 2006

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ?I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.? ~ John 8:12

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. ~ John 8:32

February 2006

Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God." ~ John 6:68-69

But he said to them, "It is I; don't be afraid." ~ John 6:20

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. ~ Matthew 28:19-20

January 2006

God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth. ~ John 2:24

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! ~ John 1:29

December 2005

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are - yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. ~ Hebrews 4:15-16

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. ~ Luke 2:10

November 2005

Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. ~ Hebrews 12:3

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. ~ Hebrews 12:1

October 2005

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. ~ 1 Corinthians 15:58

Then he said to them all: 'If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.' ~ Luke 9:23

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. ~ Joshua 1:9

September 2005

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. ~ 1 Peter 1:3

Because of the LORD?s great love we are not consumed, for his mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ~ Lamentations 3:22,23

August 2005

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. ~ Psalm 139:23-24

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? ~ Matthew 6:25

July 2005

And Jesus said: I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. ~ Matthew 18:3-5

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. ~ Ephesians 4:22-24

June 2005

Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me. ~ Revelation 3:19-20

...Everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. ~ 1 John 5:4,5

May 2005

God wants you to be holy, so you should keep clear of all sexual sin. Then each of you will control your body and live in holiness and honor. ~ 1 Thessalonians 4:3,4 (NLT)

To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands... ~ Revelation 2:1

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. ~ 2 Peter 3:9

April 2005

You hurled me into the deep, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me; all your waves and breakers swept over me. I said, 'I have been banished from your sight; yet I will look again toward your holy temple.' ~ Jonah 2:3

?Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until this violent storm is past.?this be both alarming and comforting? ~ Psalm 57:1 (NLT);

March 2005

'Have faith in God,' Jesus answered. 'I tell you the truth, if you say to this mountain, 'Go throw yourself into the sea,' and do not doubt in your heart but believe that what you say will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours...' ~ Mark 11: 23-24

For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. ~ Matthew 18:20

February 2005

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. ~ 1 John 1:9

If my people, who are called by my name, will 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

January 2005

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. ~ 1 Peter 2:9

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. ~ Colossians 2:6,7

December 2004

For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. ~ Isaiah 9:6

November 2004

But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. ~ Matthew 6:20

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 3:14

October 2004

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. ~ Revelation 21:4

No matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can take it out and make you clean as freshly fallen snow. ~ Isaiah 1:19

September 2004

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. ~ Isaiah 43:2

This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. ~ 1 John 5:3,4

August 2004

Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. ~ 1 John 4:1

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. ~ 1 John 3:16

July 2004

And now, dear children, continue in Him, so that when He appears we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming. ~ 1 John 2:28

He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. ~ 1 John 2:2

June 2004

Be kind and loving to each other, forgiving each other just as God forgave you in Christ. ~ Ephesians 4:32

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. ~ Psalm 34:18

May 2004

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. ~ Romans 12:18