Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Col 3:12 (NIV) When you reach higher ranks of royalty, or position in a company, or law enforcement, etc. it usually means you get...
One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 (NKJV) We were not created to do life alone. No man, or woman, is an island. I have come to believe more and more that we need each other, we are...
Through thick and thin, keep your hearts at attention, in adoration before Christ, your Master. 1 Peter 3:15 (MSG) We’ve all done it – lost our cool in the heat of the moment, we've let go of control, and lashed out at those we love or sometimes even complete...
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25 (NLT) This scripture has been an encouragement to me… But more often than not, instead of taking it on board as my stance in life, I find myself thinking “I wish this...
…In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:37 (NIV) My 4yr old son dreams of being a superhero, a ninja… a goodie who wins great battles and rescues people in need. What great dreams! Rather than letting this dream fade...
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. – 2 Cor 4:18 (NIV) When we ask children “what do you want to be when you grow up?”, most often we are looking for a...
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Phil 1:25 (NIV) Paul’s letter to Philemon addresses something we can all relate to: complicated and broken relationship. Onesimus was a slave in Philemon's house and reportedly stole some money from him and then...
Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil. Prov 4:27 (NLT) “Not all who wander are lost…” Tolkien writes… but sometimes we get lost when we wander in the wrong direction. We’re all on a journey. We started off in one place, we’re moving forward...
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. Prov 17:9 (NLT) “All you need is love” right? It’s nice to sing about, but living a life of love is something we do by choice. It’s not all gooey mushy nice electric feelings...
A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. Prov 16:9 (NKJV) It's important to live life with purpose. Having a ‘purpose’ gives you direction, helps you make major decisions, keeps you moving, and sets you on a decisive path. Stagnant life is just...
