Acts 1:1-7New Living Translation (NLT)The Promise of the Holy Spirit1 In my first book I told you, Theophilus, about everything Jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the Holy...

James 4:1-8New Living Translation (NLT)Drawing Close to God4 What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you? 2 You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others...

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...