“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

“The spirit often throws him into the fire or into water, trying to kill him. Have mercy on us and help us, if you can.” “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” Mark 9:22-23 Do you ever pray with doubt? – God help me, if you

“My child, listen to me and do what I say, and you will have a long life. I will teach you wisdom’s ways and lead you in straight paths. When you walk, you won’t be held back; when you run, you won’t stumble. Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for

“Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 We can get lost easily. We get lost in our work. We get lost in relationships, in emotional roller coasters, and we get side tracked spiritually. Jesus tells He is the

“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1Thessalonians 5:16-18 True gratitude is the willingness to give God thanks while your blessing is still being prepared. Be grateful at all times and be blessed.

“Pray that the Lord your God will show us what to do and where to go. Whether we like it or not, we will obey the Lord our God to whom we are sending you with our plea. For if we obey Him, everything will turn out well for us.” Jeremiah 42:3,6 These people wanted