“The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.” Proverbs 18:21 Our words have the power to build up or tear down. Let’s not speak to people about how they are but speak to the person you know they can be, in a way that motivates them to […]

“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promises. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that

“The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he served in the home of his Egyptian master. 23 The warden had no more worries, because Joseph took care of everything. The Lord was with him and caused everything he did to succeed.” Genesis 39:2, 23 Joseph was sold into slavery

“My heart pounds in my chest. The terror of death assaults me. Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking. Oh, that I had wings like a dove, then I would fly away and rest! I would fly away to the quiet of the wilderness. How quickly I would escape – far from

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. The second command is this: ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself. There are no commands more important than these.” Mark 12:30-31 If we can learn to love God and accept His love so that we

“You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name.” John 15:16 Jesus chose to love and die for you, to invite you to live with Him forever. It’s your choice to accept or reject

“But the Lord said to Joshua, ‘I have given you Jericho, it’s king, and all its strong warriors. You and your fighting men should March around the town once a day for six days…on the seventh day you are to March around the town seven times…not a single word from any of you until I

“No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 Israel wanted to know what kind of sacrifice or burnt offering they could give God. They wanted to appease

“This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: All this may seem impossible to you now, a small remnant of God’s people. But is it impossible for me? says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.” Zechariah 8:6 At the beginning of the new year, a lot of us review and set new goals. Are we

“After he has gathered his own flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they know his voice.” John 10:4 Jesus is the Shepherd. Those who belong to Christ recognize His voice. It becomes more clear as we develop our relationship with Him; listening to Him, reading His Word, spending time in