“Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. 41 But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke […]

“Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer

“But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.” Luke 6:27-28 Let God’s love work through you, forgive others, and be blessed.

“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, ‘I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12 Jesus wants us to follow Him. If we are not careful, instead of following Him, we

I pray this for You today:“I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to

“Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.” John 15:4 Being fruitful gives life meaning. It gives us purpose and joy. Do you want to be fruitful? Do you want to

“Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that is known is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely. 1Corinthians 13:12 We do not know what is in the future but God

“A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.” Proverbs 15:1 When someone raises their voice at us, we typically raise our voice back at them. It is a natural response. However, if we can learn to respond with a gentle voice, it will typically diffuse the situation. Let your gentle response disarm

“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1Samuel 16:7 The best way to improve your looks is to put on a smile.

“If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.” Romans 10:9-10 Have you