Romans 12:9-15New Living Translation (NLT)9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and...

Colossians 2:1-5New Living Translation (NLT)2 I want you to know how much I have agonized for you and for the church at Laodicea, and for many other believers who have never met me personally. 2 I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I...

Psalm 10:1-5New International Version (NIV)Psalm 101 Why, Lord, do you stand far off?    Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?2 In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak,    who are caught in the schemes he devises.3 He boasts about the cravings of...

Isaiah 41:10-13New International Version (NIV)10 So do not fear, for I am with you;    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you;    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.11 “All who rage against you    will surely be ashamed...

Isaiah 66:1-2New International Version (NIV)Judgment and Hope66 This is what the Lord says:“Heaven is my throne,    and the earth is my footstool.Where is the house you will build for me?    Where will my resting place be?2 Has not my hand made all these...

Matthew 21:18-22New International Version (NIV)Jesus Curses a Fig Tree18 Early in the morning, as Jesus was on his way back to the city, he was hungry.19 Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, “May...

Philippians 4:4-6New International Version (NIV)Final Exhortations4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition,...