It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. —Galatians 5:1. Paul wrote

For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. They will be protected forever —Psalm 37:28. Don’t you love the term for God’s people when they live

The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of judgment. —Proverbs 10:21. We have several friends who are wise in thinking, speaking, and living. When they

After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you.” —John 17:1. John 17:1-26 is one of

Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. —Psalm 127:1. “It’s all up to me!” That’s the

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. —Matthew 6:33. “Seek first his kingdom”!” “Seek first… his righteousness”! Seeking

Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. —Proverbs 10:6. Righteousness brings us great blessings. Violence becomes its own vile reward, bringing to

“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a

Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. —Proverbs 3:25-26.

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than

Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I

He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord. —Proverbs 18:22. Several great truths are taught us in the opening chapters of the Bible (Genesis

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. —Romans 6:23. Our sin earns us death. God’s grace gives

My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. —Proverbs 6:20. So often today, we discount the wisdom of those who have come before us and

How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you.

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use,

Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. —1 John 3:18. “Talk is cheap.” “Actions speak louder than words.” Let’s show our

I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.