Scripture: “…since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God;” (1 Peter 1:23)

Scripture: “And after saying this he said to him, ‘Follow me.’” (John 21:19)

Scripture: “But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect.” (1 Peter 3:15, AMP)

Scripture: “You are serving the Lord Christ.” (Colossians 3:24)

Scripture: “Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.” (Colossians 2:16-17)

Scripture: “But [Jesus] said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” (Luke 11:28)

“So she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, “You are a God of seeing,” for she said, “Truly here I have seen him who looks after me.” (Genesis 16:13) 

Scripture: “O Elohim, You are my God; earnestly I seek You.” (Psalm 63:1)

Scripture: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Luke 2:14) 

Scripture: “So I run with purpose in every step…” (1 Corinthians 9:26 NLT) Reading: As my elementary students passed around seashells the...

Scripture: “According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it.

Scripture: “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished.

Scripture: “When the vessels were full, she said to her son, ‘Bring me another vessel.’ And he said to her, ‘There is not another.

Scripture “By day the Lord commands his steadfast love, and at night his song is with me, a prayer to the God of my life.

Scripture: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...

Scripture: “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1) Reading: When I first walked into an elementary...

Scripture: “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!

Scripture: “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.” (Proverbs 18:10) Reading: The sea spray...

Scripture: “Rest in God alone, my soul, for my hope comes from him.” (Psalm 62:5 CSB) Reading: I have lost count the number of times I have...

Scripture: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that...

Scripture: “Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping...

Scripture: “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me .” (John 10:27) Reading: Between the wailing toddler and the...

Scripture: “I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal...

Scripture: “Jesus said to them, ‘I assure you: Moses didn't give you the bFor the bread of God is the One who comes down from heaven and...