The Power of Grace

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“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”—2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)

We are all Exceptional, part 3

 “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.”-- Psalm 19:14 (KJV) 

We are all Exceptional, part 2

“Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee...”-- Isaiah 43:4 (KJV)

We are all Exceptional.

“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” Matthew 7: 7-11(KJV)

5 Reasons to Stamp out Worry

“Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?” -- Matthew 6:30 (KJV)

How Perseverance Pays off: 3 Examples

“And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”-- Romans 8:17-18 (KJV)

"Mother": the Badge of Highest Honor

 “Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.”-- Proverbs 31:28-31 (KJV)

Acceptance--one Cute Example

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“Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:”--1 Peter 3:8 (KJV)

How Pessimistic Thinking Drains our Energy

 “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”--Philippians 4:8 (KJV)

Hope: the Message of the Resurrection

 “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?”-- John 11:25-26 (KJV)

Hope: the Power to Move Forward

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“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”-- Romans 15:13 (KJV)

Finding Power Beyond our Own

“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”--Isaiah 40:29 (KJV) 

4 Lessons From "The Ugly Ducklng"

How Integrity Moves us Forward

“The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.”—Proverbs 11:3 (KJV)

From Trouble to Triumph, part 4

“Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.”—Matthew 10: 29-31 (KJV)

From Trouble to Triumpth, part 3

“But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil.”-- 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (KJV)

From Trouble to Triumph, part 2

 “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.”-- Psalm 138:7 (KJV)

From Trouble to Triumph

“Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?”--Jeremiah 32:27 (KJV)

Divine Love: the Gift of Healing and Acceptance

“And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”-- 1 John 4:16 (KJV)

Breaking the Chains of Limitations

“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed…”--2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (KJV)

Free Will: the Importance of Choice

 “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:”--Deuteronomy 30:19 (KJV)

Why Everyone is Worthy of Respect

“For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. For the body is not one member, but many.”—1 Corinthians 12:12-14 (KJV)

Reaching Goals by Going Against the Current

“Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the Lord spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the Lord will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the Lord said.”—Joshua 14:12 (KJV)

Gratitude: a Presciption for Mental and Physical Health

“It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.” Lamentations 3: 22-26 (KJV)

Courage: Quotes and Examples

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”--2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)

Seasonal Stressbusters: 4 Biblical Examples

“And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.”—2 Kings 6: 16-17 (KJV)

Christmas: A Time of Hope for All

“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”-- Luke 2:10-11 (KJV)

Stepping out in Faith: 3 Examples

“And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.”--Matthew 14:19-20 (KJV)

Why Love Begins With Loving Ourselves

“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”—Colossians 3:12-15 (KJV)

Accepting the Changes in Life: 3 Examples

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance…”-- Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 (KJV)

An Exploration of Gratitude

”It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.”--Lamentations 3:22-24 (KJV)

Improvement Through Making Decisions

 “When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?”—John 5:6 (KJV)

Refiner's Fire: From Clay to Masterpiece

“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”--Psalm 34:18 (KJV)

How to Crush Discouragement

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”-- Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)

The Benefits of Mercy: 3 Examples

“So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.”—John 8:7 (KJV)

Conquering the Darkness, part 3

 “He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.”—Matthew 10:39 (KJV)

Conquering the Darkness, part 2

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”-- John 10:10 (KJV)

Conquering the Darkness, part 1

“And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”-- Mark 4:39 (KJV)

Unstoppable: 8 Examples, part 5

 “The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”-- Psalm 34:17-18 (KJV)

Unstoppable: 3 Examples, part 4

“The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.”-- Habakkuk 3:19 (KJV)

Unstoppable: 3 Examples, part 3

 “He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”-- Isaiah 40:29 (KJV)

Unstoppable: 2 Examples, part 2

“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”-- Luke 10:19 (KJV)

Unstoppable: 3 Examples, part 1

 “Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”—Proverbs 31:25 (KJV)

Service: Making it Approachable for All

“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”-- Matthew 7:12 (KJV)

Service: Filling our Lives With Positivity

“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”-- Luke 6:38 (KJV)

Mistakes: the Gift of Beginning Again

 “For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.”-- Proverbs 24:16 (KJV)

How to Stay Focused in the Middle of Chaos

“And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.” 1 Kings 19:12 (KJV)

Why Loving Relationships are Valuable Assets

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”—Matthew 6:33 (KJV)

How Small Steps Lead to Big Goals

“So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the Lord said unto Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance unto Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land rested from war.”—Joshua 11:23 (KJV)

Keeping a Long-Term Perspective: 4 Examples

“And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”—Habakkuk 2:2-3 (KJV)