“Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.” Matthew 7:12 What do you want others to do for you? Do that for someone today. How do you want to be treated? Treat others that way. Be […]

“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 easy to become discouraged when we keep hitting roadblocks. It’s important to keep pushing forward. If we follow God’s plan and pay attention to His guidance,

“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” John 10:10 The enemy will do everything he can to steal your joy. Don’t let Him. Jesus gave His life so that you could: overcome, have eternal life, have joy and peace. Jesus has

“Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.” 1Thessalonians 2:4b Who or what defines you? Are you doing what you really want to do or are you doing what someone else expects/wants you to do? You will never be truly happy if you are living to please

“But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.” Mark 11:25 Forgiving others is tough. However, when you don’t forgive, it affects your relationship with God. Unforgiveness gets in the way of peace. Ask God to help you forgive.

“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.” Philippians 4:4-5 People are watching to see how we live – react, respond, interact. Do you have the joy of the Lord in you? We should

“In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love for everyone. The

“Listen carefully to the thunder of God’s voice as it rolls from His mouth. It rolls across the heavens, and His lightening flashes in every direction. Then comes the roaring of the thunder – the tremendous voice of His majesty. He does not restrain it when He speaks. God’s voice is glorious in the thunder.

“Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently

“For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows that I am in chains because of Christ. And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear.” Philippians 1:14-15 In your tough circumstances, does your reaction to the situation turn people on to Christ or