John 1:1-4New Living Translation (NLT) Prologue: Christ, the Eternal Word 1 In the beginning the Word already existed.     The Word was with God,     and the Word was God. 2 He existed in the beginning with God. 3 God created everything through him,     and nothing...

James 1:16-20New Living Translation (NLT) 16 So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting...

James 1:12-15New Living Translation (NLT) 12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 13 And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is...

James 1:9-11New Living Translation (NLT) 9 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. 10 And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field. 11 The hot sun rises and...

James 1:5-7New Living Translation (NLT) 5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. 6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as...

James 1:2-4New Living Translation (NLT) Faith and Endurance 2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4 So let it...

Psalm 77:16-20New Living Translation (NLT) 16 When the Red Sea saw you, O God,     its waters looked and trembled!     The sea quaked to its very depths. 17 The clouds poured down rain;     the thunder rumbled in the sky.     Your arrows of lightning flashed. 18 Your...