Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the LORD will be joyful. – Proverbs 16:20 (NLT)

Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces…

I know that nothing is better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives – Ecclesiastes 3:12 (NKJV)

God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but…

I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ And I have…

Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. – Psalm 62:1 (NKJV)

Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in…

Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the Lord. – Psalm 68:32 (NRSV)