For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. ~ 1 John 2:16

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind.” ~ Luke 10:27

Isaiah 53:4-6 Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted.  But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, […]

“Praise the Lord!  Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments.  His descendants will be mighty on earth; the generation of the upright will be blessed.” ~ Psalm 112:1-2

My brethren, consider it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.”     ~ James 1:2-3

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. ~ Rom. 6:23

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”  ~ Heb 11:1

Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”     ~ Luke 2:34-35