Romans 8:5–6"Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by...

2 Corinthians 5:14–15"For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again." TL;DR:...

2 Timothy 1:7,12"For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-control... That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that He is able to guard what I have...

Jeremiah 16:20"Do men make their own gods? Yes, but they are not gods!" TL;DR: Anything we turn to for security, comfort, or control—other than God—can quietly become a false god in our lives. People, habits, even emotions like fear or worry, can take His place. But...

Jeremiah 31:33–34"This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people... For I will forgive their wickedness and...

Ephesians 1:17"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better." TL;DR: When we pray sincerely—even for those who hurt us—we invite God to change not just their...

Colossians 2:6-7"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." TL;DR: Holy Week is not just a moment on the calendar—it's a...

John 15:2, 22"He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.""If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for...

John 10:10"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." TL;DR: Anything we place above God—whether addiction, control, or comfort—can steal the life Jesus wants to give us. But when we put Christ...

James 4:10"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." TL;DR: When life doesn’t go according to your plan, don’t despair—submit to God’s greater plan. His ways may not make sense now, but they always lead to strength, endurance, and ultimate good. We...

Ephesians 4:32"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." TL;DR: No matter how frustrated or hurt we feel by others’ actions, God calls us to respond with kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. Hurting people...

Romans 8:25"But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently." TL;DR: Sometimes the answers to our prayers are invisible—until they’re not. God is always working, even when we can’t see it. Never stop praying, never stop trusting. Have you ever...

Colossians 4:1"Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven." TL;DR: We all have influence over someone—whether as a leader, employer, parent, or customer. God calls us to treat others with fairness,...

John 15:4-5"Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit;...

Jeremiah 29:11"‘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.’" TL;DR: God has a plan for your life—and it’s filled with hope, purpose, and promise. But are you walking in His...

Ephesians 2:10"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." TL;DR: You were created for good works that God already prepared for you. When you're unsure what to do—or tempted to go the...

Galatians 2:6-7"As for those who seemed to be important—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not judge by external appearances—those men added nothing to my message. On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the task of preaching the...

Colossians 1:10-14"And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you...

Luke 9:16-17"Taking the five loaves and two fish and looking up to heaven, He gave thanks and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that...

1 Corinthians 15:42-44"So it will be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is...

Matthew 11:20"Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed because they did not repent." TL;DR: Repentance isn’t just feeling sorry—it’s a true and lasting turn from self to God. As we reflect this Easter, let’s leave our...

Psalm 89:15-16"Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord... They exult in your righteousness." TL;DR: Life doesn’t always go our way, but when we trust God’s direction—even in the disappointments—we can...

Luke 9:62:"Jesus replied, 'No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.'” TL;DR: The past is over. If you dwell on regrets and "what ifs," you miss the beauty of the present. Be thankful for where God has you today and...

Proverbs 25:19:"Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble." TL;DR: A strong, faithful friend is a blessing in times of trouble. Are you someone others can rely on? Seek friends who follow the Lord, and be that kind of friend...

Psalm 89:26:"He will call out to me, 'You are my Father, my God, the Rock my Savior.'" Proverbs 24:16:"For though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again, but the wicked are brought down by calamity." TL;DR: Struggling with sin? Don’t give up. God is with...

Proverbs 15:31-33:"He who listens to life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor." TL;DR:...

Ephesians 5:15-17:"Be careful how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is." TL;DR: Walking in God’s will, timing, and honor makes every...

Ephesians 4:2-3:"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." TL;DR: When someone messes up, respond with patience, kindness, and humility. Your peace can...

Romans 2:1:"You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things." TL;DR: When we judge others, we often find ourselves in the same...

Psalm 139:7-10:"Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go to the Heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your...