"If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men."      Romans 12:18 NKJVAt times it's impossible to be at peace with certain people. Recognizing this reality, the apostle Pa...  Read More

"Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become...mature."      Ephesians 4:15 NIVVirginia Satir, a founder of family systems therapy, determined that most families have five styles of communicati...  Read More

"We will find grace to help us when we need it most."       Hebrews 4:16 NLTDuring World War II, Corrie ten Boom and her Dutch family hid many Jews from the Nazis. Eventually, she was caught and put i...  Read More

"You are complete in Him."          Colossians 2:10 NKJVOne Christian author writes: "What if everywhere you went, you ran into someone you didn't like?  You attend a party and have to endure her conv...  Read More

"We are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus."       Ephesians 2:10 NIVIf you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Most of us could come up with a long list! The fact is, Jesus...  Read More

"Evening...morning, and at noon, will I pray."     Psalm 55:17An ancient European monastery perched on a high ledge was accessible only by way of a basket that was held in place by a single rope on a ...  Read More

"Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom."       Psalm 90:12 NLTA woman once had a dream in which an angel was giving her this message: "As a reward for your virtues, th...  Read More

"Reach out your hand and take it by the tail."       Exodus 4:4 NIVIn Pharaoh's palace, Moses threw down his rod and "it became a snake" (v. 3 NIV).  He was so scared; he ran from it. Then God said, "...  Read More

"Perfect love drives out fear."           1John 4:18 NIVGod loves you unconditionally at all times--but you must receive His love. Only when you do that can you love God in return and extend His love ...  Read More

"Let us keep in step with the Spirit."       Galatians 5:25 NIVThe Bible says, "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit."  Problems arise when you try to understand spiritual ...  Read More

"Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith,"      Hebrews 12:2 NIVA Sunday school teacher was telling the story of how Jonah disobeyed God and ended up being swallowed by a big fish...  Read More

"Though I have fallen, I will rise."       Micah 7:8 NIVOne author writes: "Grit is passion and perseverance for long-term goals. It's a marathon, not a sprint...You're not just running, but getting h...  Read More