Ruth 3:9“Who are you?” he asked.“I am your servant Ruth,” she said. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, since you are a kinsman-redeemer.” TL;DR: When you recognize God in the little things, you’ll begin to see His hand in everything. In this verse, Ruth...

Ephesians 4:2“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” TL;DR: Humility means trusting God’s plan more than your own—and letting go of the need to control what only He can handle. What does it mean to be humble?To be modest,...

2 Corinthians 4:16–18“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.So we fix our eyes not on...

Luke 6:35–36“But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is...

Philippians 4:6–7“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”...

Proverbs 3:5–6“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” TL;DR: Loss often feels like the end, but with God, it’s the beginning of something new. Trust Him...

Proverbs 27:7“He who is full loathes honey, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.” TL;DR: When we’re spiritually empty, even “bread crumbs” of attention or affection can look like a feast. But when we’re filled with God’s love, we stop chasing crumbs and...

1 Timothy 5:4“But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God.” TL;DR: True faith shows up in...

1 John 4:18–19“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 19 We love because He first loved us.” TL;DR: God’s perfect love drives out fear. You don’t have to live...