The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Two cats were found severely underweight and covered in sores inside a taped laundry basket. Demand an investigation and criminal charges.

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

Be merciful to those who doubt

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.

We love because he first loved us.

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.

Staying Grounded in the Face of Voter Intimidation

Then Jesus said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.”

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

A helpless dog was reportedly thrown into an estuary with a weight tied around his neck. Demand every lawful avenue to pursue accountability.

Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.

I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.