John 1:46-51New International Version (NIV)46 “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked.“Come and see,” said Philip.47 When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, “Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.”48 “How do you...

John 1:40-45New International Version (NIV)40 Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. 41 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the...

Proverbs 18:24New International Version (NIV)24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.Dear Lord, I want to be a reliable friend. When I am reliable, it is a blessing. It is important to have those...

Proverbs 2:10New International Version (NIV)10 For wisdom will enter your heart,    and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.Dear Lord, When your wisdom enters my heart, it is edifying and instructional. When I have your wisdom, I can use the knowledge to live a...

John 3:13-18New International Version (NIV)13 No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man. 14 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up,15 that everyone who believes may have...

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10New International Version (NIV)9 Two are better than one,    because they have a good return for their labor:10 If either of them falls down,    one can help the other up.But pity anyone who falls    and has no one to help them up.Dear Lord, You say...

Proverbs 27:17New International Version (NIV)17 As iron sharpens iron,    so one person sharpens another.Dear Lord, You have wonderful life wisdom in Proverbs. I need to read your Words and take them into my daily living. You say iron sharpens iron, so one person...