Tori Self

“He looked at them and said, ‘Go show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were healed.” Luke 17:14 Jesus did not heal these guys with leaprosy instantly. He told them to go tell the priests they were healed. This required faith. When they left Jesus they still had leprosy. They had to […]

“He must become greater and greater and I must become less and less.” John 3:30 Sometimes less is more. If we fill our lives with lots of things, we get too busy to enjoy quality of life. Maybe it’s time to reduce the amount of things, relationships, and activities we have in our lives and

“Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.” Philippians 2:2 There is power when two or more stand in agreement for one purpose! If your plans aren’t working out, step outside the box labeled ‘me’ and focus on someone else for

“But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 Why do we wait until we’re in a bind to ask for help? The Bible tells us to seek Him first and all things will be added to you. Get in the habit of

“Anyone who loves to quarrel loves sin; anyone who trusts in high walls invites disaster.” Proverbs 17:19 Two things here: Do you argue often? Maybe you don’t even realize it. Is it so important to be right? Maybe it’s a difference of opinion and you just need to listen. Arguing is not healthy for you

“Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts.” 1John 5:21 If someone asked you do you have idols or do you worship other gods other than the true living God? The immediate answer would probably be absolutely not. However, sometimes we do it without realizing it. Let me ask

“May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.” 1Thessalonians 3:12-13

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 It’s not a suggestion. It’s a command. God says to be strong and courageous. Don’t allow the world to tell you otherwise. When you are in a relationship with

“Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down.” Proverbs 26:20 The more we talk about something or someone that bothers us the more irritated we become. If we will stop rehashing it, the irritation will go away. Don’t give someone that much control of your emotions. Stop talking about it

“Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end. Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart. for there I find delight. Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.Turn my eyes away from worthless things;