"There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown (complete, perfect) love turns fear out of doors."       1 John 4:18 AMPCWhen you were young and said a bad word, your parents may have...  Read More

"By his divine power, God has given us everything we need."      2 Peter 1:3 NLTFollowing God means finishing what He has called you to do. Not everyone who starts out well finishes well.  Occasionall...  Read More

"Put on your new nature, created to be like God--truly righteous and holy."     Ephesians 4:24 NLTDealing with crucifixion, Jesus prayed in the garden of Gethsemane.  He felt intense emotions.  "Being...  Read More

"He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick."      Matthew 14:14 NKJVJesus demonstrated compassion wherever He went.  He taught that we must care for "t...  Read More

"When you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind."      Luke 14:13 NKJVLuke writes, "Now it happened, as He went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees to eat bre...  Read More

"If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil."       1 Peter 3:10 NLTYour tongue has creative power. If you doubt that, criticize someone, and observe the lo...  Read More

"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers."       3 John v. 2 NKJVYour body is like an "earth suit" that will eventually die and be replaced with...  Read More

"The goodness of God leads you to repentance."        Romans 2:4 NKJVSatan wants to convince you your failures are so bad that they disqualify you in God's eyes, that you're unworthy of His love and g...  Read More

"The former shall not be remembered."       Isaiah 65:17 NKJV Satan is called "the accuser," and he will try to keep you focused on your past.  He can hurt you every day unless you accept God's forgiv...  Read More

"He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us."     Ephesians 2:10 NLTYour God-given assignment in life comes with three things. (1) A plan.  "He has created ...  Read More

"He has created us anew...so we can do the good things he planned for us."      Ephesians 2:10 NLTIn his book, How Successful People Grow, John Maxwell identifies three kinds of people: "(1) People wh...  Read More

"He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit."      John 15:5 NKJVIf serving the Lord stresses you out, read what Jesus said: "Abide in Me, and I in you.  As the branch cannot bear fruit of it...  Read More