God's Mercy

"Then [Jesus] told this parable:  'A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any.'" -Luke 13:6

Thoughts

"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." -Colossians 3:2

Being Made Perfect

"For I am confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will continue to perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus."  -Philippians 1:6

Spiritual Simplicity

"All my fountains are in you." -Psalm 87:7

Awesome Creation

"Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was good!"  -Genesis 1:31

Living God's Word

"These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts."  -Deuteronomy 6:6

What About Me?

"Now that you know these things you will be blessed if you do them." -John 13:17

In Harmony

"So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.  We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us."  -Romans 12:5-6

Do Not Forget the Lord

"When you have eaten your fill, take care that you do not forget the Lord."  -Deuteronomy 6:11-12

Relying on God

"Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death.  But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead."  2 Corinthians 1:9

True Freedom

"I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus."  -Philippians 3:8

Living Without Fear

"When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats.  Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly."  1 Peter 2:23

Trapped!

"The wise men will be put to shame; they'll be dismayed and trapped.  Since they have rejected the word of the LORD, what kind of wisdom do they have?"  -Jeremiah 8:9

Living for Him

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord rather than men."  

-Colossians 3:23

The Righteous Will Shine

"Jesus said, 'The righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.'"  -Matthew 13:43

Renewing of Your Mind

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship.  Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will."  -Romans 12:1-2

Religion vs. Relationship

"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."  -Matthew 11:29

Consider the Clouds

"Do you know how the clouds hang poised, those wonders of Him who has perfect knowledge?" -Job 37:16

The Lord's Work

"Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, unmovable, always excelling in the Lord's work, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."  -1 Corinthians 15:58

From God's Hand

"Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand."  -1 Chronicles 29:14

Pure and Sweet

"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."  -Psalm 51:10

Sanctification

"They are not of the world, even as I am not of it.  Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth."  -John 17:16-17

Arrogance

"But the LORD God called to the man, 'Where are you?'  He answered, 'I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.'"  -Genesis 3:9-10

Embracing Change

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven..." - Ecclesiastes 3:1

Our Strength

"I can do everything through him who gives me strength"  -Philippians 4:13

Contentment

"Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires."  -Romans 8:5

Take Heart!

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.  In this world you will have trouble. But take heart!  I have overcome the world!"  -John 16:33

Harmony and Love

"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." -John 13:35

Why Do You Call Me Lord?

"Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?" - Luke 6:46

Everything We Need

"His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness."  -2 Peter 1:3