But the angel said, "Don't be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He isn't here! He is risen from the dead! Look, this is where they laid his body." (NLT) -Mark

The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life; a wise person wins friends. (NLT) -Proverbs 11:30 Has someone done something thoughtful for you lately? Have they gone out of their way for you? It's easy

Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone--especially to those in the family of faith. (NLT) -Galatians 6:10 This verse doesn't talk about just praying for good or pushing

Fear the Lord and judge with integrity, for the Lord our God does not tolerate perverted justice, partiality, or the taking of bribes. (NLT) -2 Chronicles 19:7 Have you ever found yourself caught between

People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart. (NLT) -Proverbs 21:2 Is it possible you could be wrong? Do you take this attitude when you enter situations of conflict? Your

The Lord told Gideon, "With these 300 men I will rescue you and give you victory over the Midianites. Send all the others home." (NLT) -Judges 7:7 Why would God lead Gideon into battle with an

So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. (NLT) -1 Peter 5:6 Pride is a difficult, thorny root that slowly takes hold in your heart. It's deceptive

The Lord God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and watch over it. (NLT) -Genesis 2:15 Do you dread Monday mornings? Work was God's first task to humans in the Garden of Eden. God didn't give

"I tell you the truth, anyone who believes has eternal life. Yes, I am the bread of Life!" (NLT) -John 6:47-48 We all want to go to heaven and experience eternal life. Jesus teaches us that our

Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. (NLT) -1 Peter 3:11 Just like it takes diligence to maintain your car so too does it take work to maintain peace. It can be hard

Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone - especially to those in the family of faith. (NLT) -Galatians 6:10 Who wants to be taken advantage of? No one. However, we are

But the people of Israel, who tried so hard to get right with God by keeping the law, never succeeded. (NLT) -Romans 9:31 Why is it that the Israelites never succeeded in getting right with God? It certainly

Don't you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can't you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? (NLT) -Romans 2:4 No one

To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry. (NLT) -Proverbs 25:12 Criticism can be tough to swallow. What if criticism were viewed as a prized possession that's wrapped

Jesus replied, "Your mistake is that you don't know the Scriptures, and you don't know the power of God." (NLT) -Mark 12:24 Do you know what God is capable of? Have you experienced it in your

Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. (NLT) -James 5:13 Prayer is a silent, powerful tool, often overlooked. We should pray through the good

Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? (NLT) -1 Chronicles 17:16 Have you looked back on your life to see how far God has brought you? Have you seen the protection