In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world ~Jesus (John 16:33)

Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me ~Jesus (John 14:1)

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." ~Jesus (Matt 11:28)

The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger ~Proverbs 24:5

Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom ~Proverbs 11:2

Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s (God's) good pleasure to give you the kingdom ~Jesus (Luke 12:32)

Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him ~Matt 2:2 Merry Christmas!

Happy Birthday Jesus! :-)

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord ~Luke 2:11

And you, O Bethlehem, are not least among the ruling cities of Judah, for a ruler will come from you who will be the shepherd for my people Israel ~Matt 2:6

I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep & my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me & I know the Father—& I lay down my life for the sheep ~John 10:14-15

If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home. For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go ~Psalm 91:9-11

It is the Lord your God you must follow, & him you must revere. Keep his commands & obey him; serve him & hold fast to him ~Deuteronomy 13:4

The true meaning of Christmas is not found under the tree but was nailed upon it.

I will teach you wisdom's ways and lead you in straight paths. ~Proverbs 4:11 NLT

Skillful and godly Wisdom is more precious than rubies; and nothing you can wish for is to be compared to her ~Proverbs 3:15 AMP

Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him ~Psalm 62:1

A wise man's instruction is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death. ~Proverbs 13:14 HCSB

Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow ~Proverbs 13:11

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; ~Proverbs 24:17 NASB

Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock ~Isaiah 26:4

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who is wise wins souls ~Proverbs 11:30 NASB

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer ~Psalm 19:14

Without wood, fire goes out; without a gossip, conflict dies down ~Proverbs 26:20 HCSB

One man thinks he's rich, yet has nothing [to keep permanently]; another man thinks he's poor, yet has great [and indestructible] riches ~Proverbs 13:7

I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die ~Jesus (John 11:25)

I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart ~Psalm 40:8

Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved ~Jesus (John 10:7)

I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty ~Jesus (John 6:35)

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever ~Psalm 136:1,26

Every person who makes himself important will be made humble. But the person who makes himself humble will be made important ~Luke 18:14

Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done ~1 Chronicles 16:8

Don't be too busy with worldly things. If you do that, you won't be able to think right. And then the end may come when you are not ready ~Luke 21:34

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord ~Psalm 27:14

The word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword.. it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart ~Heb 4:12

Since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, & worship God acceptably with reverence & awe ~Heb 12:28

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him ~Col 3:17

Just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives rooted & built up in him, & overflowing with thankfulness ~Col 2:6-7

Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation ~Psalm 100:4-5

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ ~Galatians 6:2

Blessed is the one whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night ~Psalm 1:1-2

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers ~Psalm 1

Praise his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and amen! ~Psalm 72:19

The Son of Man came to find lost people and save them ~Luke 19:10

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path ~Psalm 119:105

Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law ~Psalm 119:18

Don't worry because of evildoers, and don't envy the wicked. ~Proverbs 24:19

When I am overwhelmed, you alone know the way I should turn ~Psalm 142:3

We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives ~Col 1:9

Know well the condition of your flock, and pay attention to your herds, for wealth is not forever; not even a crown lasts for all time ~Proverbs 27:23-24

He has made us ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life ~2 Cor 3:6

Pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf & give thanks for them. Pray for kings & all who are in authority ~1 Tim 2

Whoever finds wisdom finds life and receives favor from the Lord ~Proverbs 8:35

Obey my commands and live! Guard my instructions as you guard your own eyes ~Proverbs 7:2

Jesus answered, "God can do things that are not possible for people to do" (Luke 18:27)

This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing ~Romans 13:6

Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ ~Eph 5:20

The one who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe ~Proverbs 28:26

Be alert & of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him ~1 Peter 5:8-9

People are like grass in a field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever ~1 Peter 1:24-25

Christ suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit ~1 Peter 3:18

Christ never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God ~1 Peter 3:18

Christ suffered for our sins once for all time ~1 Peter 3:18

Sing praises to God & to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds. His name is the Lord--rejoice in his presence! ~Psalm 68:4

Just as damaging as a madman shooting a deadly weapon is someone who lies to a friend and then says, "I was only joking." ~Prov 26:18-19

The Son is far greater than the angels, just as the name God gave him is greater than their names ~Heb 1:4

The Son radiates God’s own glory & expresses the very character of God, & he sustains everything by the mighty power of his command ~Heb 1:3

God has spoken to us through his Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, & through the Son he created the universe ~Heb 1:2

You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. He was rich, but became poor so that by his poverty he could make you rich ~2 Cor 8:9

My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways ~Proverbs 23:26 HCSB

Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me ~Psalm 51:12

What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun ~Eccl 1:9

The righteous man walks in his integrity; blessed (happy, fortunate, enviable) are his children after him ~Proverbs 20:7 AMP

With much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief ~Eccl 1:18

An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars ~Proverbs 18:19

When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him ~Proverbs 16:7

Can a man scoop a flame into his lap and not have his clothes catch on fire? So it is with the man who sleeps with another man’s wife ~Proverbs 6:27-29

Friend, don't let the flames of cheating burn you & your mate.. stop, drop & roll away from temptation! (Prov 6:27-29)

How great you are, Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears ~2 Samuel 7:22

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect ~Romans 12:2

When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah’s day. In those days, the people enjoyed banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat and the flood came and destroyed them all ~Jesus (Luke 17:26-27)

The Kingdom of God can’t be detected by visible signs. You won’t be able to say, ‘Here it is!’ or ‘It’s over there!’ For it's already among you ~Jesus (Luke 17:20-21)

Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death ~Proverbs 11:4

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails ~Proverbs 19:21

Ten ways to love..

A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor ~Proverbs 29:23

Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life. ~Proverbs 4:23 HCSB

You are my friends if you do what I command ~Jesus (John 15:14)

There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends ~Jesus (John 15:13)

I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life ~Jesus (John 8:12)

If your brother does something wrong to you seven times in one day, but says that he is sorry each time, then you should forgive him ~Luke 17:4

How often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times? No, not seven times, but seventy times seven! ~Matt 18:21-22

If I know what I'm doing is wrong, this shows I agree the law is good. So I'm not the one doing wrong; it's sin in me that does it ~Rom 7:16-17

Nothing good lives in me.. in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t ~Rom 7:18-19

I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. But if I do what I don’t want to do, it is sin living in me that does it ~Rom 7:19-20

Will there be marriage in heaven? No, it won't be needed like it is now ☛ http://www.gotquestions.org/marriage-heaven.html ~Matt 22:30

"As surely as I live," declares the Sovereign Lord, "I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways!" ~God (Ez 33:11)

The things that people think are important [like money] are worth nothing to God ~Jesus (Luke 16:15)

The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit ~1 Cor 2:14

"Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you" ~God (Isaiah 41:10) 

For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. Carefully determine what pleases the Lord ~Ephesians 5:9-10

For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! ~Ephesians 5:8

You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God ~Ephesians 5:5

Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes--these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God ~Ephesians 5:4

Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God's people ~Ephesians 5:3

Imitate God in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ ~Ephesians 5:1

Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them ~Jesus (John 14:23)

Heaven is a happy place when one sinner changes his heart. There's more joy for one sinner than ninety-nine good people that don't need to change ~Luke 15:1-7

And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them ~1 John 4:16

"Let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!" ~Jesus (John 8:7)

Let go of any bitterness, anger, or resentment you may have.

Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other ~Rom 12:10

Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good ~Rom 12:9

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every day; great is your faithfulness ~Lam 3:22-23

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble ~1 Peter 3:8

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! ~Philippians 4:4

Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he.. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you ~Isaiah 46:4

Everyone in the world makes mistakes.. so do you.

Treat others as you would like to be treated ~Luke 6:31

God has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west ~Psalm 103:12

Forgive & forget on this day just as you have been forgiven.

It is good to mourn a loss, but If we refuse to forgive others, our Father [God] will not forgive our sins ~Matt 6:15

To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech ~Proverbs 8:13

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground ~Psalm 143:10

What a blessing it will be to attend a banquet in the Kingdom of God! ~Luke 14:15

“I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth." ~Jesus (Matt 28:18)

If a person will not carry the cross (suffering) that is given to him when he follows me, then that person cannot be my follower ~Jesus (Luke 14:27)

This is what the Lord says: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.” ~Isaiah 48:17

My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises! ~Psalm 57:7

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it ~Proverbs 22:6

For he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice ~Psalm 95:7

You Lord will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! ~Isaiah 26:3

It is true the children of this world are more shrewd in dealing with the world around them than are the children of the light ~Luke 16:8

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. No one can snatch them from the Father’s hand. The Father and I are one ~Jesus (John 10:27-30)

Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock ~Isaiah 26:4

Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock ~Jesus (Matt 7:24)

Jesus said, "This then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven.." ~Matt 6:9-13

For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all your paths ~Proverbs 5:21

Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven ~Jesus (Matt 5:16)

Use your wealth to benefit others and make friends. Then, when your earthly possessions are gone, they'll welcome you to an eternal home ~Jesus (Luke 16:9)

What is desirable in a man is his kindness, And it is better to be a poor man than a liar. ~Proverbs 19:22 NASB

People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart ~Proverbs 21:2

You must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected ~Luke 12:40

God's grace has saved you because of your faith in Christ. Your salvation doesn't come from anything you do. It is God's gift ~Ephesians 2:8

Whoever has the Son has eternal life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life ~1 John 5:12

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also ~Jesus (Luke 12:34)

As a man thinketh in his heart, so he is ~Proverbs 23:7 http://j.mp/p90b3G

The rich man said, I have saved enough for many years. Rest, eat, drink & enjoy life! But God said, Foolish man! Tonight you will die ~Luke 12:19

The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of our sinful nature. So God did what the law could not do. He sent his own Son in a body like the bodies we sinners have. And in that body God declared an end to sin’s control over us by giving his Son as a sacrifice for our sins ~Rom 8:3

If anyone is willing to say he believes in me, then I will say he belongs to me. I will say this before the angels of God ~Jesus (Luke 12:8)

Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these ~Matt 19:14

Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body ~1 Cor 6:19-20

The very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are valuable to God ~Jesus (Luke 12:7)

Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God and only later counting the cost ~Proverbs 20:25

Amazing Miracle Story! Dramatic rescue: Boy revived after being sucked out to sea http://on.msnbc.com/nWp5q8 ☚some good news for you :-)

Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice ~Psalm 112:5

If a person is not with me, he is against me. The person that does not work with me is working against me ~Jesus (Luke 11:23)

The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way? ~Proverbs 20:24

God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law ~Proverbs 28:9

Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0849946158 Amazing!

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord ~Romans 6:23

life is a maybe
death is for sure
sin is the cause
Christ is the cure

~Romans 6:23

For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding ~Proverbs 2:6 NASB

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands ~Psalm 19:1

The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God ~Psalm 51:17

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong ~1Cor 16:13

Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you ~Psalm 51:12

When Jonah preached to those people, they changed their hearts and lives. And you are listening to someone greater than Jonah, [but you refuse to change]! ~Jesus (Luke 11:31-32 ERV)

Jesus said, "The people that live today are evil. They ask for a miracle as a sign (proof) from God. But no miracle will be given as a sign to them. The only sign will be the miracle that happened to Jonah. Jonah was a sign for those people that lived in Nineveh. It is the same with the Son of Man. The Son of Man will be a sign for the people of this time." ~Luke 11:29-30 (ERV)

Having truth decay?.. Brush up on the Bible! :)

The people that hear the teaching of God and obey it--they are the people that are truly happy! ~Jesus (Luke 11:28)

Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it ~Ephesians 2:9

God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God ~Ephesians 2:8

If you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like ~James 1:23-24

"A family that fights against itself will break apart" ~Jesus (Luke 11:17)

My son, give me your heart and let your eyes observe and delight in my ways ~Proverbs 23:26 AMP

By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires ~2 Peter 1:3-4

The king's heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord; he guides it wherever he pleases ~Proverbs 21:1

The Lord said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” ~2 Cor 12:9

The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him ~Nahum 1:7

Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest" ~Matt 11:28

Give us each day the food we need ~Luke 11:3

O God, we meditate on your unfailing love as we worship in your Temple ~Psalm 48:9

God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns ~Phil 1:6

Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! ~Psalm 47:6

Because of his grace God declared us righteous and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life ~Titus 3:7

Once a person truly accepts God, they become a child of him.. he is their adopted parent.. a heart change follows.. it breaks the cycle of man's spiritual despair, but we will always need him daily.

God generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior ~Titus 3:6

God saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit ~Titus 3:5

We know that a person is made right with God by faith in Jesus Christ, not by obeying the law ~Gal 2:16

Let your roots grow down into Jesus, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness ~Col 2:7

I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness ~Psalm 138:2

House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD ~Proverbs 19:14 ESV

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children ~Romans 8:16

Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment ~Proverbs 4:7

God knows what you need before you ask him ~Matt 6:8

I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father ~Jesus (John 14:12)

If you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him. ~Jesus (Luke 11:13)

Then he said to the disciples, “Anyone who accepts your message is also accepting me. And anyone who rejects you is rejecting me. And anyone who rejects me is rejecting God, who sent me.” ~Jesus (Luke 10:16)

He who, passing by, stops to meddle with strife that is none of his business is like one who takes a dog by the ears. ~Proverbs 26:17 AMP

Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut ~Proverbs 10:19

As the water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the person ~Proverbs 27:19 HCSB

Pray to God that he will send more workers to help gather his harvest (people). ~Jesus (Luke 10:2)

If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer ~Proverbs 9:12

Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord ~Leviticus 19:18

Putting confidence in an unreliable person in times of trouble is like chewing with a broken tooth or walking on a lame foot ~Proverbs 25:19

Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it. ~Proverbs 22:6

Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy ~Proverbs 27:6

The Lord is my strength & shield. I trust him with all my ♥. He helps me & my ♥ is filled with joy. I sing songs of thanksgiving ~Psalm 28:7

A SOFT answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger ~Proverbs 15:1 AMP

What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? ~James 4:1

The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic ~Psalm 29:4

A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction ~Proverbs 23:1

A man's mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure ~Proverbs 16:9 AMP

Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything ~Proverbs 11:24

The reward of humility and the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life ~Proverbs 22:4 AMP

If anyone is ashamed of me & my message, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he returns ~Jesus (Luke 9:26)

Jesus said to his followers, And who do you say I am? Peter answered, You are the Christ from God ~Luke 9:20 (ERV)

God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end ~Ecc 3:11

As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts ~Isaiah 55:9

The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you ~Romans 8:11

For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, And He ponders all his paths ~Proverbs 5:21

Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil ~Proverbs 3:7

Seek the Lord's will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take ~Proverbs 3:6

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding ~Proverbs 3:5

Don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you ~John 6:27

A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense ~Proverbs 19:11

The Lord detests evil plans, but he delights in pure words ~Proverbs 15:26

“Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” ~Jesus (Mark 2:17)

Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him ~Proverbs 30:5

Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished ~Proverbs 17:5

My son, if your heart is wise, My own heart also will be glad; ~Proverbs 23:15 NASB

Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness ~Proverbs 23:4

Humility and reverence for the Lord will make you both wise and honored ~Prov 15:33

He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him ~John 1:10

Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act ~Psalm 37:7

A reproof enters deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred lashes into a self-confident fool ~Proverbs 17:10 AMP

The path of life leads upward for the wise; they leave the grave behind ~Proverbs 15:24

A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind ~Prov 18:2 NASB

Jesus replied, “My mother and my brothers are all those who hear God’s word and obey it.” ~Luke 8:21

Pour out your unfailing love on those who love you; give justice to those with honest hearts ~Psalm 36:10

He who gives attention to the word will find good, And blessed is he who trusts in the Lord ~Proverbs 16:20

How precious is your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings ~Psalm 36:7

The people that hear God's teaching with a good, honest heart.. They obey God's teaching & patiently make good fruit ~Luke 8:15

The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness ~Prov 15:9

With every bone in my body I will praise him: "LORD, who can compare with you?" ~Psalm 35:10

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus ~1 Thes 5:16

Encourage each other and build each other up ~1 Thes 5:11

Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead or alive when he returns, we can live with him forever ~1 Thes 5:10

God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us ~1 Thes 5:9

When you give to someone in need.. give your gifts in private, & your Father, who sees everything, will reward you ~Matt 6:4

When you pray.. pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you ~Matt 6:6

Jesus said, Pray like this: http://j.mp/mIFbMb

Your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him! ~Matt 6:8

Teach me your decrees, O Lord; I will keep them to the end ~Psalm 119:33

Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech ~Proverbs 4:24

Kind words are like honey—sweet to the taste and health to the body ~Proverbs 16:24

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, it will be measured to you ~Jesus (Luke 6:38)

Who gave human beings mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute, who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? ~Exodus 4:11

Don't rejoice when your enemies fall; don't be happy when they stumble. For the Lord will be displeased with you and will turn his anger away from them ~Proverbs 24:17-18

The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the ♥ heart ~1 Sam 16:7b

Remember, all trials come in just one size.. smaller than God.  You have a blessed nite/day :)

Just as death came into the world through a man (Adam), now the resurrection from the dead has begun through another man (Jesus) ~1 Cor 15:21

God has united you with Christ Jesus. For our benefit God made him to be wisdom itself. Christ made us right with God; he made us pure and holy, and he freed us from sin ~1 Corinthians 1:30

Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God called you. Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God. ~1 Cor 1:26-29

He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles ~Proverbs 21:23

Sing to the LORD, all you godly ones! Praise his holy name ~Psalm 30:4

Jesus isn't here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen ~Matt 28:6

Happy Easter! :)

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many ~Mark 10:45

It's Good Friday.. It's tough to keep a Good Man down :) 

A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash ~Proverbs 15:14

Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses & wealth, but only the Lord can give an understanding wife ~Proverbs 19:14

Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' but you are not doing what I say? ~Jesus (Luke 6:46)

Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law ~Romans 13:8

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Putting confidence in an unreliable person in times of trouble is like chewing with a broken tooth or walking on a lame foot ~Proverbs 25:19

No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known ~John 1:18

The way you give to other people is the way God will give to you ~Jesus (Luke 6:38)

If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me ~Jesus (Luke 9:23)

“Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. You must give love and mercy, just as your Father gives love and mercy." ~Jesus (Luke 6:35-36)

..And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much! ~Jesus (Luke 6:33)

If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners love those who love them! ~Jesus (Luke 6:32)

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him ~Psalm 127:3

"The Scriptures also say, 'You must not test the Lord your God'" ~Jesus (Luke 4:12)

The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life; a wise person wins friends ~Proverbs 11:30

Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil ~Proverbs 3:7

Interfering in someone else’s argument is as foolish as yanking a dog’s ears ~Proverbs 26:17

If you are able, please consider sponsoring a child in need.. Compassion International is good & helps many kids http://www.compassion.com/

A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones ~Proverbs 12:4

The one thing I ask of the Lord—the thing I seek most—is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life ~Psalm 27:4

≈ Let love replace hate. ≈
≈ As God’s truth lives in your heart, ≈
Compassion will grow.

:Haiku with a sacred touch of the Spirit /via @Thomastwo

The Lord is my light and my salvation—why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, why should I tremble? ~Psalm 27:1

I love your sanctuary, Lord, the place where your glorious presence dwells ~Psalm 26:8

An open rebuke is better than hidden love! ~Proverbs 27:5

To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction ~Proverbs 12:1

Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.” Wait for the Lord to handle the matter ~Proverbs 20:22

Trust your money and down you go!  Trust in God and flourish like a tree! ~Proverbs 11:28

True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life ~Proverbs 22:4

For the honor of your name, O Lord, forgive my many, many sins ~Psalm 25:11

"For nothing is impossible with God." ~God's angel Gabriel (Luke 1:37)

“What is impossible for people is possible with God.” ~Jesus (Luke 18:27)

“Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.” ~Jesus (Matt 19:26)

The way of the wicked is like total darkness. They have no idea what they are stumbling over ~Proverbs 4:19

Some good films about God: 'God of Wonders' and 'The Privileged Planet' ..they can be found on Netflix.

Drink water from your own well—share your love only with your wife ~Proverbs 5:15

The Lord sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes ~Proverbs 5:21

The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need ~Psalm 23:1

Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you Lord are close beside me ~Psalm 23:4

A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands ~Proverbs 14:1

All who fear the Lord will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride & arrogance, corruption & perverse speech ~Proverbs 8:13

Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death ~Proverbs 11:4

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him
~Pslam 24:1

No human wisdom or understanding or plan can prevail against the Lord ~Proverbs 21:30

I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me ~Psalm 13:6

For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God ~1 Peter 1:23

Listen to your father, who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old ~Proverbs 23:22

Only fools say in their hearts,“There is no God. They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good! ~Psalm 14:1

True godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content ~1 Timothy 6:6-8

A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense ~Proverbs 24:3

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor ~James 4:10

I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.” ~Psalm 16:2

The kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death ~2 Corinthians 7:10

“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. If you had really known me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him!” ~Jesus (John 14:6-7)

Everything comes from God and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen. ~Romans 11:36

A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other ~1 Corinthians 12:7

“My Father is always working, and so am I” ~Jesus (John 5:17)

There are those who are pure in their own eyes and yet are not cleansed of their filth ~Proverbs 30:12

I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me ~Psalm 16:8

Why, my son, be intoxicated with another man’s wife? Why embrace the bosom of a wayward woman? ~Proverbs 5:20

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work
~2 Timothy 3:16-17

The Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights ~Proverbs 3:12

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life ~Proverbs 4:23

The rich and poor have this in common: The Lord made them both ~Proverbs 22:2

Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold ~Proverbs 22:1

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns ~Philippians 1:3-6

No human wisdom or understanding or plan can stand against the Lord ~Proverbs 21:30

Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ ~Galatians 6:2

Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment ~Proverbs 23:23

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline ~Proverbs 1:7

The wind blows wherever it wants. Just as you can hear the wind but can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can’t explain how people are born of the Spirit ~John 3:8

If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness ~1 John 1:8-9

If someone claims, “I know God,” but doesn’t obey God’s commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth ~1 John 2:4

Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you ~1 John 2:15

The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord will answer my prayer ~Psalm 6:9

Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! ~2 Corinthians 5:17

Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you. Rescue me from my rebellion. Do not let fools mock me ~Psalm 39:7-8

We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth, not knowing who will spend it ~Psalm 39:6

Lord, you have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath ~Psalm 39:5

Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered—how fleeting my life is ~Psalm 39:4

Lord, have mercy on me. See how my enemies torment me. Snatch me back from the jaws of death ~Psalm 9:13

People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray ~Proverbs 10:17

The Lord is king forever and ever! The godless nations will vanish from the land ~Psalm 10:16

Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards ~Proverbs 12:14

I trust in the Lord for protection ~Psalm 11:1

The Lord is in his holy Temple; the Lord still rules from heaven. He watches everyone closely, examining every person on earth ~Psalm 11:4

Nothing is impossible with God ~Luke 1:37

Now, Father, bring me into the glory we shared before the world began ~Jesus (John 17:5)

And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth ~John 17:3

No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money ~Jesus (Matt 6:24)

Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be ~Jesus (Matt 6:21)

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Isn't it funny how believers don't often think about what to expect in a place they'll be spending eternity in!

Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal ~Matt 6:19-20

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable ~Hebrews 4:13

For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires ~Hebrews 4:12

You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed ~Psalm 139:16

O God, point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life ~Psalm 139:24

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts ~Psalm 139:23

Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it ~Ephesians 2:9

God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God ~Ephesians 2:8

God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law ~Proverbs 28:9

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus ~1 Thes 5:18

I will praise the Lord as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath! ~Psalm 146:2