“I have discovered this principle of life—that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. I love God’s law with all my heart. But there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to…

“The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the Lord with one voice. They raised their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the Lord: For he is good; his faithful love endures forever. The temple, the Lord’s temple, was filled with a cloud….

“For while we were still helpless, at the right time, Christ died for the ungodly. For rarely will someone die for a just person — though for a good person perhaps someone might even dare to die. But God proves his own love for us in that while we were…

“Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. We have also obtained access through him by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. And not only that,…

“Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to count the people of Israel. So David said to Joab and the commanders of the troops, “Go and count Israel from Beer-sheba to Dan and bring a report to me so I can know their number.” Joab replied, “May the Lord…

Proverbs 19:8 NIV [8] The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. I had one of the most encouraging encounters I have had in a long time this past week. A man who I respect a lot dropped by my office and bought…

Psalm 10:4 NIV [4] In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. “I got this.” “I don’t need any help, I can do it.” “I’ve worked hard, it’s my time.” “Hey man, I’ve been thinking about starting this….

1 Chronicles 13:14 NIV [14] The ark of God remained with the family of Obed-Edom in his house for three months, and the Lord blessed his household and everything he had. Obed-Edom’s (sounds like a guy who would play wide receiver in the NFL to me) household was blessed, and…

Proverbs 18:24 NIV [24] One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. My prayer is that you will ditch any friends who are bringing you down and find a friend like this! I pray that your closest friend…

Proverbs 18:20-21 NIV [20] From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied. [21] The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Father, may the fruit of our mouth…