“While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. And God heard his prayers because of his deep reverence for God. Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things…

“You made the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows when to set. You send the darkness, and it becomes night, when all the forest animals prowl about. Then the young lions roar for their prey, stalking the food provided by God. At dawn they slink back into…

1 Timothy 2:1-4 NIV [1] I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— [2] for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. [3] This is good, and pleases God…

“Cursed be the day on which I was born; Do not bless the day on which my mother gave birth to me! Why did I come out of the womb To see trouble and sorrow, So that my days have been filled with shame?” ‭‭JEREMIAH‬ ‭20:14, 18‬ ‭AMP‬ Depressed? One…

“The regular beauty treatment for the women lasted a year—massages with oil of myrrh for six months and with oil of balsam for six more. After that, each woman would be taken in turn to King Xerxes.” ‭‭Esther‬ ‭ 2:12 ‬ ‭GNT‬‬ Since my heart incident, I have had many…

“Well, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do it all for God’s glory.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭10:31‬ ‭GNT‬‬ Decision or opportunity filter: Will this make God look good? Yes? Do it. No? Don’t do it. Simple.

“Surely you know that many runners take part in a race, but only one of them wins the prize. Run, then, in such a way as to win the prize. Every athlete in training submits to strict discipline, in order to be crowned with a wreath that will not last;…

“When the people heard what the Law required, they were so moved that they began to cry. So Nehemiah, who was the governor, Ezra, the priest and scholar of the Law, and the Levites who were explaining the Law told all the people, “This day is holy to the Lord…

“Those who think they know something really don’t know as they ought to know. But the person who loves God is known by him.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭8:2-3‬ ‭GNT‬‬ Is it better to be highly educated or full of love? Which will get you farther in life? You tell me after…

“Sanballat, Tobiah, and the people of Arabia, Ammon, and Ashdod heard that we were making progress in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and that the gaps in the wall were being closed, and they became very angry. So they all plotted together to come and attack Jerusalem and create confusion,…