Monthly Archives: June 2016

Proverbs 12:20 (NRSV) Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. Matthew 5:9 (TEV) Happy are those who work for peace; God will call them his children! Romans 14:19 (NET1) So then, let us pursue what makes for peace and for building up … Continue reading →

Luke 18:9-14  9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: 10“Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank … Continue reading →

Galatians 3:26 (NKJV) For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Hebrews 11:6 (MSG)  It’s impossible to please God apart from faith. And why? Because anyone who wants to approach God must believe both that he exists and that he cares enough to respond to those who … Continue reading →

1 Thessalonians 4:16 (NIV) For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Revelation 7:14-17 (NIV) 14  “These are they who have come out of the … Continue reading →

Leviticus 19:11 (NIV) Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another. Deuteronomy 25:15-16 (NIV) 15  You must have accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. 16  For the LORD your God detests … Continue reading →

Luke 1:69-72 (NIV) 69  He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David 70  (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago), 71  salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us– 72  to show mercy … Continue reading →

1 Timothy 6:6 (NKJV) Now godliness with contentment is great gain. Proverbs 23:17-18 (NASB77) 17   Do not let your heart envy sinners, But live in the fear of the LORD always. 18  Surely there is a future, And your hope will not be cut off. Hebrews 13:4-5 (NASB77) 5  Let your … Continue reading →

Isaiah 25:1 (NIV) O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago. Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV) Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love … Continue reading →

Proverbs 15:1 (TLB) A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words cause quarrels. Psalm 37:11 (TLB)  But all who humble themselves before the Lord shall be given every blessing and shall have wonderful peace. Psalm 149:4 (NIV) For the LORD takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation. … Continue reading →