"You're no longer strangers or outsiders.  You belong here,."     Ephesians 2:19 MSG"He created a new kind of human being, a fresh start for everybody.  Christ brought us together through his death on...  Read More

"You were made...for just such a time as this."     Esther 4:14 NLTThe story of Esther teaches us two important truths: (1 You need mentors to guide you.  Because she was willing to listen to Mordecai...  Read More

"Peter...headed to shore."     John 21:7 NLT"At dawn Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn't see who he was.  He called out, 'Fellows, have you caught any fish?' 'No,' they replied...  Read More

"Be doers of the word, and not hearers only."     James 1:22 NKJVTo identify the source of your discouragement, it's helpful to talk to someone who can offer you insight and guidance.  But be careful-...  Read More

"He will have whatever he says."      Mark 11:23 NKJVTo overcome discouragement, you need to do two things: (1) Speak the right words.  One of the main causes of discouragement is negative self-talk. ...  Read More

"Ah, Sovereign Lord...Nothing is too hard for you."     Jeremiah 32:17 NIVIf the issue you're wrestling with has discouraged you and gotten you down, here is what you need to do: First, take a short l...  Read More

"He canceled the record of the charges against us."     Colossians 2:14 NLTWhen someone is arrested for a crime and brought into court, the prosecutor will say, "The charges against you are..."  At th...  Read More

"If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them."     John 13:17Jesus summed up His teaching on happiness this way: "If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them."  The Bible gives us thre...  Read More

"I am...discouraged, but I will remember you."     Psalm 42:6 NLTMax Lucado says: "When God doesn't do what we want [Him to do}, it's not easy; it never has been, and it never will be.  Faith is the c...  Read More

"My thoughts are not like your thoughts."     Isaiah 55:8 NCVGod said, "My thoughts are not like your thoughts...Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my...thoughts higher than your th...  Read More

"The Lord sits on his throne in heaven."     Psalm 11:4 NCVThe psalmist asked, "When the foundations for good collapse, what can good people do?" (v. 3 NCV).  Then he goes on to answer his own questio...  Read More

"Those who speak rashly will come to ruin."     Proverbs 13:3 NIVHarsh words can "chop off" a person's ability to hear what you're saying.  When Jesus was betrayed by Judas, He didn't retaliate even t...  Read More