“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1Thessalonians 5:18 We should be thankful every day. Hard places and hard times are the best times to be thankful. Because that’s when we open our lives to God who is the only one that can bless and […]

“And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:20 What do you give thanks for? We get in the habit of focusing on the negative. The Bible says we should be thankful for everything. Developing an attitude of gratitude is a skill worth developing. The

“He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us His very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.” Titus 2:14 The #1 thing to be grateful for – He gave His life to free us, to cleanse us, and make us His very own.

“There was a believer in Joppa named Tabitha (in Greek Dorcas). She was always doing kind things for others and helping the poor.” Acts 9:36 Tabitha made a huge impact on her community by being kind and helping the poor. She made clothing and gave to those in need. What are you doing to make

“So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone.” James 2:24 Actions speak louder than words. It is not good enough to say we believe. We need to put action behind our words. If we say we love someone and then treat them badly, we

“May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Romans 15:5 We all have people in our lives who irritate us. We tolerate them because we feel like we have to. Maybe we should take time to see them

“So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.” Ephesians 5:15-16 We should live life with a sense of responsibility. Responsibility is how we respond to the things we have control over. God cares about our character. Responsible

“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea. Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!” Psalm 46:1-3 We can draw strength from God and be completely confident

“Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.” 1Timothy 4:12 This is something we can’t do alone. Jesus living in us is the only way this can work. Our relationship with Him should be obvious to those around us. I

“I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 Jesus said, ‘I give you peace.’ It’s a gift. Don’t be troubled or afraid. He gives us peace, a peace that cannot