Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because…

Then they will call to me but I will not answer; they will look for me but will not find me. Since they…did not choose to fear the Lord…they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their choices. Proverbs 1:28-29, 31. You will guide me with Your counsel,…

How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God? John 5:44. We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. Psalm 33:20. The Lord is my portion, says my soul, therefore I have hope in Him.…

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. Psalm 28:7. What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. I have no peace, no quietness; I have…

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Mark 12:30. Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:7. When the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth…

For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6. Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called…I charge you to keep this command without spot…

Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Proverbs 4:5-6. Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord. Psalm 107:43. Yesterday I was reading the…

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:19-20. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident…

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23. I read the words of the title of this blog yesterday in a book of fiction (The Scent of Water) spoken by one of the characters. The author spoke so beautifully…

You have heard that it was said, “Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:43-45, 48. Those are not just words…