We wait for the blessed hope — the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and

In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey

The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out. —Proverbs 10:9. “Tell the truth the first time, and then you won’t have to

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” —Joshua 1:9.

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and

For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. —Psalm 107:9. The Bible cries out with an essential and recurring truth: God quenches the thirst and satisfies

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. –

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. —Psalm 119:105 So often, those of us who have received the blessings of faith and the

For you make me glad by your deeds, O Lord; I sing for joy at the works of your hands. —Psalm 92:4. Gaze into the heavens on a dark night away

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. —Psalm 23:1. A sheep is only as good as its shepherd. We are incredibly blessed because God is our Shepherd. Our

I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. —Psalm 9:2. When was the last time you made up a song?

Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, for the Lord detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence. —Proverbs 3:31-32. God does not

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. —Psalm 91:1. During the summer’s scorching heat, where did you find your

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly. —Proverbs 14:29 Responding to aggravation, threat, insult, irritation, and difficulty requires patience — great patience. Responding hastily out

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. —Romans 8:28. We face this

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans