Beth Moore, Houston, TX
“I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I became in my imprisonment.” Philemon 10 (ESV)
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in Corpus Christi, TX.
Isaiah 30.21
JPS Tanakh Translation
and, whenever you deviate to the right or to the left, your ears will heed the command from behind you: “This is the road; follow it!”
Shelley from San Angelo, TX
Therefore we do not lose heart.
Though outwardly we are wasting away,
yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
2 Corinthians 4:16 NIV
Marie Venter South Africa “As for God, His way is perfect. The Lord’s word is flawless; He shield all who take reguge in Him. ” psalm 18:30 Niv
Abigail from Chattanooga, TN
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8 NIV
Stacy, Ruston, LA
“It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification comes from God.”
2 Corinthians 3:5 NLT
Deborah Brine, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia: Psalm 126:4, “Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south.”
Connie from Amarillo, TX
“Don’t turn to the right or to the left; keep your feet away from evil.” Proverbs 4:27 CSB
Barbara
Eagle, Idaho
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8 (NIV)
Kathy, Albuquerque, NM
I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2 NIV
Lisa Round Rock Texas
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Patty Pierce
Searcy AR
Isaiah 40:31 ESV
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength :they shall mount up with wings like eagles : they shall run and not be weary : they shall walk and not faint
Mabelle Mendez, Bronx, NY. “God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? Numbers 23:19, NIV
Jean Neumeister
Missoula, MT
Psalm 25:9
NIV
He guides the humble in what is right
and teaches them his way.
I haven’t checked in but I’m still holding on!
Brandi. Memohis, TN.
The Lord is righteous in all his ways and kind in all his deeds. Psalm 145:17 NASB
It is for freedom that Christ set us free, therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 NASB
For I am confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 NASB
So if the Son makes you, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 NASB
For we are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 NASB
Hannah from Harare, Zimbabwe
Romans 8: 20-22 ESV
For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now.
Paige, Atlanta, GA ESV
John 14:17
Even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. You know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in You.
Kay Tucker, Elyria, OH
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away: behold, all things are become new.” II Corinthians 5:17 KJV
Amy Storms
Joplin, MO
If you love me, keep my commands.
John 14:15 NIV
Rebecca Plunk
Ps. 139:10 NAS
Even there Thy hand will lead me, and Thy right hand will lay hold of me.
Caroline from Spring, TX
and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
Romans 5:5 ESV
Poorna Diaz, Reston, Virginia: That’s plain enough, isn’t it? You’re no longer wandering exiles. This kingdom of faith is now your home country. You’re no longer strangers or outsiders. You belong here, with as much right to the name Christian as anyone. God is building a home. He’s using us all—irrespective of how we got here—in what he is building. He used the apostles and prophets for the foundation. Now he’s using you, fitting you in brick by brick, stone by stone, with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone that holds all the parts together. We see it taking shape day after day—a holy temple built by God, all of us built into it, a temple in which God is quite at home. (Ephesians 2:19 – 22, MSG)
Tina from San Antonio. All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful toward those who keep the demands of his covenant. Ps 25:10 NIV
Carrie Moehrke Cary, NC
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” —JOHN 15:5 ESV
A generous person will prosper. Whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25NIV
Psalm 139:11English Standard Version (ESV)
11 If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me,
and the light about me be night,”
Syneva, Topeka, KS
So sorry! I realized I hadn’t done this!
Jenni, Murray, KY – “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” 1 John 5:4 ESV
Holly Belt, Spring Hill, TN
Hebrews 11:11
And by faith, even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who made the promise.
Barbara Q, West Point, GA
Jeremiah 17: 8 NIV. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
God blesses those whose hearts are pure,for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 (NLT)
Linda, Blue Springs, MO
Ephesians 5:24-25 ESV
24. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
25. If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.
Lisa Walden – Arlington Tx
Proverbs 3:7-8 NLT
Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.
Donna Talasek
Angleton, Texas
Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
Psalm 25:8 ESV
Shantha, Lincoln, RI
Ephesians 6:10-11 (NIV)
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Sherry from Momence, IL
‘But godliness with contentment is great gain,’. 1 Timothy 6;6
Bonnie from Bellaire, TX ‘The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.’ NIV 84
Stacy, Greenfield, Indiana
Hebrews 13:3 ESV
Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.
Lavenia Woods
Brookshire, Texas
“I have chosen the way of truth: I have set my heart on your laws. ”
Psalm 119: 30
NIV
1 Peter 2:23-24 (NLT)
23 He did not retaliate when he was insulted,
nor threaten revenge when he suffered.
He left his case in the hands of God,
who always judges fairly.
24 He personally carried our sins
in his body on the cross
so that we can be dead to sin
and live for what is right.
By his wounds
you are healed.
She is clothed with strength and dignity,
and she laughs without fear of the future.
Proverbs 31:25
Gayla Stephens
Cedartown, GA
Revelation 5:9 NIV
And they sang a new song:
“You are worthy to take the scroll and open its seals,
because You were slain and with Your blood You purchased men for God
from every tribe and language and people and nation.”
Tammy Holley, Sugar Land, TX
Matthew 5:6-8
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.”
(NIV)
Brigette Brock
Morehead, KY
But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on Him and receive eternal life.
1 Timothy 1:16
NiV84
Leesha Sullivan, Social Circle, Georgia:
For it is God who works in you, to will and to act according to his good purpose. Philippians 2:13.
Paola Hernandez-Hoffmann St. Petersburg, Fl
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14 ESV
Meredith from Lubbock, TX:
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Psalm 143:8
Allison Crook
Albuquerque, NM
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”
Romans 8:1-2 NIV
Connie Harper, Tyler TX. God raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion. Ephesians 1:20 ESV
Susan Vrazel from Austin, TX
Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise
to GOD, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to his name.
Hebrews 13:15 NKJV
Nancy Bradshaw Melbourne, Florida
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 NIV
Vicki Mensing , Colorado Srings, Co. “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.” Psalms 139:13 ESV