Chapter & Verse

There are links to Bible verses at the end of most posts. I share verses that apply to the stories and inspire me. May they inspire you, too. Here are the verses, in chronological order, as they appear in everyday epistle.

2013

7.18.13 Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end. Eccesiastes 3:11 NLT (Chasing Fireflies)

6.1.13 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, Who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt,because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. James 1:4-6 NIV (Time Out)

5.28.13 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 NIV (Why I’m Glad School’s Out)

5.19.13 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 NIV (Brand New Day)

5.17.13 But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 NIV (Dodging Tornadoes)

5.9.13 Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young—a place near Your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and my God. Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; they are ever praising You. Psalm 84:3-4 NIV (Game Changer)

5.7.13 Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin… Zechariah 4:10 NLT (I’ve Joined the Underblog)

4.25.13 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.”

“You are a king, then!” said Pilate.

Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”

“What is truth?” retorted Pilate. John 18:36-38 NIV  (Beyond Holy Week)

4.22.13 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23 NLT (Heart of the Matter)

4.19.13 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 NIV (When We Have No Words)

4.18.13 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. Proverbs 17:22 NLT (Comic Relief)

4.17.13 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV (Bullfighting on Twitter)

4.15.13 Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT (10 Things I Learned on My Spring Blogging Break)

3.16.13 Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from Him. Psalm 62:1 NIV (Going Shrimp Cocktail)

3.7.13 Speak out for those who cannot speak… from Proverbs 31:8 NRSV (Speak Out)

3.4.13 She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25 NLT (Championship Shopping)

2.27.13 Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one’s nearest kin. Proverbs 18:24 NRSV (Deliverables R Us)

2.20.13 He was given authority, honor, and sovereignty over all the nations of the world, so that people of every race and nation and language would obey Him. His rule is eternal—it will never end. His kingdom will never be destroyed. Daniel 7:14 NLT (Tennessee)

2.19.13 Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure—You, the righteous God Who probes minds and hearts. Psalm 7:9 NIV (Necessary Violence?)

2.14.13 You have captured my heart, my treasure, my bride. You hold it hostage with one glance of your eyes, with a single jewel of your necklace. Song of Solomon 4:9 NLT (Dresses and Dreams)

2.12.13 The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalm 126:3 NIV (Happy Birthday, Blog)

2.7.13 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 NIV (Peacemaker President)

2.4.13 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8 NLT (God Made a Farmer)

2.2.13 The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning. Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT (Be the Groundhog; also featured in Dare to Hope and Nevermind)

1.30.13 God’s plan looked foolish to men, but it is wiser than the best plans of men. God’s plan which may look weak is stronger than the strongest plans of men. 1 Corinthians 1:25 NLV (March for Life Photo Essay)

1.22.13 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. Proverbs 31:8-9 NLT (A Time to Speak)

1.18.13 A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 NRSV (Yoga Face Time)

1.15.13 Again I saw that under the sun the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to the skillful; but time and chance happen to them all. For no one can anticipate the time of disaster. Like fish taken in a cruel net, and like birds caught in a snare, so mortals are snared at a time of calamity, when it suddenly falls upon them. Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 NRSV (Book Review: “One Summer in Arkansas” by Marcia Kemp Sterling)

1.10.13 So you also should consider yourselves to be dead to the power of sin and alive to God through Christ Jesus. Romans 6:11 NLT (Jeremy Spoke)

1.7.13 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Matthew 10:30 NIV (Shampoo)

1.1.13 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 ESV (Ad Astra per Aspera)

2012

12.14.12 “But for you who fear My name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in His wings…” Malachi 4:2 NLT (Advent)

12.13.12 We all live off His generous bounty, gift after gift after gift. John 1:16 The Message (Announcing Reader’s Choice 2012; the NLT version of this verse was also featured in Dogspeak)

12.7.12 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. Proverbs 31:21 NIV (Color Theory)

11.29.12 Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Lamentations 3:21-22 NLT (Dare to Hope)

11.27.12 Surely He will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 91:3-4 NIV (Saving Duck)

11.15.12 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Ephesians 4:1 NIV (The Duck Index)

11.8.12 Our fight is not with people. It is against the leaders and the powers and the spirits of darkness in this world. It is against the demon world that works in the heavens. Because of this, put on all the things God gives you to fight with. Then you will be able to stand in that sinful day. When it is all over, you will still be standing. Ephesians 6:12-13 NLV (Chicago Songs)

11.4.12 The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace. Psalm 29:11 NIV (Tadesse’s Taxi;  also featured in Faster Than a French Fry and  A Fortunate Friday)

10.30.12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:1-3 NIV (When Carrots Expire)

10.29.12 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14 ESV (Halloween Polka-Dot Pumpkins)

10.25.12 Therefore, let all the godly pray to You while there is still time, that they may not drown in the floodwaters of judgment. For You are my hiding place; You protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. Psalm 32:6-7 NLT (Should Christians Vote?)

10.22.12 A cheerful heart brings a smile to your face; a sad heart makes it hard to get through the day. Proverbs 15:13 The Message (Shopping with the Stars)

10.18.12 A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. Proverbs 17:17 NLT (The Politics of Friendship; The Message version of Proverbs 17:17 was also featured in Homegirls and BFFs)

10.13.12 Praise the Lord; praise God our Savior! For each day He carries us in His arms. Psalm 68:19 NLT (Blog Abuzz Update)

10.12.12 Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me. Psalm 54:4 NIV (Dear Mr. Zuckerberg)

10.9.12 Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. 1 Chronicles 16:10b (BlogHer Syndicates Post)

10.8.12 For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast. Proverbs 15:15 NLT (Instead of Hot Dogs and all the recipe posts in the series including: 10.19.12 Tex Mex Lasagna Recipe from The Wife of a Dairyman, Crockpot Southern Greens Recipe from A Half-Baked Life, Famous Ham Sammies Recipe from Beyer Beware)

10.5.12 She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness. Proverbs 31:27 NLT (What I Did All Day)

10.4.12 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3 NIV (The 4-1-1 for the 10-4-12)

10.2.12 He changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Daniel 2:21 NIV (Are You Smarter Than a Broadcast Journalist?)

10.1.12 The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV (Pumpkin Patch Peril)

9.28.12 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30 NIV (For the Love of a Scrunchie)

9.27.12 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. Psalm 118:8 ESV (Talking Immigration Reform)

9.21.12 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 NIV (Could It Be We Agree?)

9.18.12 He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in. Isaiah 40:22 NIV (No One Told the Grasshopper)

9.14.12 “Come now, let us reason together,” says the Lord: “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” Isaiah 1:18 ESV (An Uncommon Meeting)

9.13.12 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 NIV (Ghost in the Machine)

9.11.12 For He knows how weak we are; He remembers we are only dust. Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die. The wind blows, and we are gone—as though we had never been here. Psalm 103:14-16 NLT (Last Stop)

9.6.12 You cause grass to grow for the livestock and plants for people to use. You allow them to produce food from the earth. Psalm 104:14 NLT (What Organic Food Is and Is Not)

9.3.12 By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s command, that what we now see did not come from anything that can be seen. Hebrews 11:3 NLT (Jedi vs. Bot)

8.31.12 And so, my children, listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful. Listen to my instruction and be wise. Don’t ignore it. Proverbs 32-33 NLT (Parenting Through the Election)

8.28.12 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to Him. Psalm 24:1 NLT (Hope Blooms)

8.23.12 He always does what He says—He defends the wronged, He feeds the hungry. Psalm 146:7 The Message (Where’s the Beef?)

8.20.12 The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 NIV (A Land Without Squirrels)

8.17.12 Go to work in the morning and stick to it until evening without watching the clock. You never know from moment to moment how your work will turn out in the end. Ecclesiastes 11:6 The Message (Dishwasher Detergent, Ham Sammies, and Everything in Between)

8.16.12 Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I go up 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 hand will guide me, Your right hand will hold me fast. Psalm 139:7-10 NIV (Stay or Go, God is There)

8.14.12 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. Proverbs 31:17 NIV (Field Trip to Visit an Inspiring Friend)

8.13.12 “I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment. I know where to discover knowledge and discernment.” Proverbs 8:12 NLT (Gone Fishin’)

8.10.12 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. 1 John 3:1 NIV 1984 (Water Park)

8.9.12 But let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You. Psalm 5:11 NIV (House Rules)

8.7.12 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another —and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:23-25 NIV (Jesus and the Bicycle; the NLT version of verses 24-25 was featured in Church Search)

8.6.12 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. 1 John 5:5 NIV (Challenge: It’s a Good Thing)

8.2.12 And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, He will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? Matthew 6:30 NLT (Go For Broke?)

7.30.12 My counsel for you is simple and straightforward: Just go ahead with what you’ve been given. You received Christ Jesus, the Master; now live Him. You’re deeply rooted in Him. You’re well constructed upon Him. You know your way around the faith. Now do what you’ve been taught. School’s out; quit studying the subject and start living it! And let your living spill over into thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7 The Message (A Special Message for My Readers)

7.28.12 Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 NLT (Parrot Island)

7.26.12 But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord. from Joshua 24:15 NLT (Why I Will Eat Mor Chikin)

7.24.12 Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8 NIV (The Lie of Having It All)

7.18.12 A gracious woman gains respect.Proverbs 11:16a NLT (Tips for BlogHer ’12 New Attendees)

7.17.12 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Psalm 103:2 NIV (BlogHer Spotlight on Food Fright)

7.16.12 Then Jesus said, “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 NLT (The Parable of the Toner)

7.13.12 But in all this comparing and grading and competing, they quite miss the point. 2 Corinthians 10:12b The Message (Unicorn Whisperer Has Klout Doubt)

7.10.12 May Your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in You. Psalm 33:22 NIV (See You Back Here Soon)

7.10.12 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. Romans 8:26 NIV (Bluehost and the Holy Ghost)

7.9.12 Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction. Proverbs 18:20 NLT (Bellies on Vacation)

7.5.12 Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate His rule with trembling. Psalm 2:10-11 NIV (Tent City Fireworks)

7.4.12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Psalm 33:12a NIV (Happy Independence Day from everyday epistle)

7.3.12 And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them and blessed them. Mark 10:16 NIV (The MOB Confronts Cattiness Against Boys)

6.30.12 Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes. Proverbs 19:2 NLT (Of Starlings and Barn Swallows)

6.29.12 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 1 Corinthians 15:20-21 ESV (There’s Always One)

6.27.12 You spread out our sins before You—our secret sins—and You see them all. Psalm 90:8 NLT (The Room Next Door)

6.25.12 But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. Acts 20:24 NLT (Along the Way)

6.22.12 I know that You can do all things; no purpose of Yours can be thwarted. Job 42:2 NIV (Milk Wars Becomes Top Post)

6.22.12 Let them praise the Lord for His great love and for the wonderful things He has done for them. For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107:8-9 NLT (A Banner Day on the Blog)

6.21.12 Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Psalm 25:4 NLT (Food Fright)

6.20.12 And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment, so also Christ died once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him. Hebrews 9:27-28 NLT (Get on the Bus)

6.19.12 Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him. Psalm 62:5 NIV1984 (The Very Busy Vacation)

6.14.12 God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. Ephesians 2:8-9 NLT (You’re Not Special or Are You?)

6.13.15 “I was ready to respond, but no one asked for help. I was ready to be found, but no one was looking for me. I said, ‘Here I am, here I am!’ to a nation that did not call on my name.” Isaiah 65:1 NLT (“Seduced by Bacon” Book Found)

6.11.12 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. James 1:14 NLT (A Taste for Cat Food)

6.8.12 I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:13-14 NIV ($5.85)

6.7.12 They saw it way off in the distance, waved their greeting, and accepted the fact that they were transients in this world. People who live this way make it plain that they are looking for their true home. If they were homesick for the old country, they could have gone back any time they wanted. But they were after a far better country than that… from Hebrews 11:13-16 The Message (The Curious Case of Transferential Homesickness)

6.5.12 You don’t know the first thing about tomorrow. You’re nothing but a wisp of fog, catching a brief bit of sun before disappearing. James 4:14 The Message (Bueller? Bueller?; the NIV translation of James 4:14 was also featured in Ice Ice Baby)

5.30.12 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13 NIV (A Most Exciting Thing About the Election)

5.25.12 Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God. For the Lord grants wisdom! From His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:3-6 NLT (Bicentennial +3)

5.23.12 Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. 1 Corinthians 10:14 NIV (Summer Collection: J Crew, a Dress, and a Dog)

5.18.12 Grace and Truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 NIV (Field Trip to Visit the Media Moguls)

5.15.12 The day is Yours, and Yours also the night; You established the sun and moon. It was You who set all the boundaries of the earth; You made both summer and winter. Psalm 74:16-17 NIV (The Fear of Summer: Romancing the Routine)

5.11.12 The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 NIV (Una Benedizione)

5.9.12 Satisfy us in the morning with Your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. Make us glad for as many days as You have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen trouble. May your deeds be shown to Your servants, your splendor to their children. May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:14-17 NIV (Year of the Tiger: A Love Story)

5.4.12 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?” Luke 15:4 NIV (Cassatt, Norton, Bacon)

5.3.12 “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.” Luke 10:2-3 NIV (Meet the Skeptic)

5.2.12 Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. Psalm 90:12 NLT (Nestful of Blessings)

4.30.12 For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13 NIV (About These Ads)

4.26.12 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants. Psalm 116:15 NIV (Leah)

4.23.12 I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. Song of Solomon 2:1 NIV (Poetry Slam Party)

4.22.12 The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Psalm 24:1 NIV (A Word for Earth Day)

4.20.12 Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die. The wind blows, and we are gone—as though we had never been here. But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. Psalm 103:15-17 NLT (Tornado Alley)

4.18.12 If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1:8-9 NLT (How I Almost Became a Troll)

4.17.11 Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Psalm 96:1 ESV (Introducing chapter & verse on Tumblr)

4.14.12 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 ESV (The Power of Suggestion)

4.13.12 Sorrow is better than laughter, for sadness has a refining influence on us. Ecclesiastes 7:2 NLT (The Songs of Our Discontent)

4.12.12 Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness (or your Righteous One) will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. Isaiah 58:8 NIV (Road Full of Promise)

4.11.12 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. Isaiah 53:5 NIV (Pain Management)

4.10.12 But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. Isaiah 40:31 The Message (Fresh)

4.8.12 Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb.

Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat on it. His face shone like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow. The guards shook with fear when they saw him, and they fell into a dead faint.

Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as He said would happen. Come, see where His body was lying. And now, go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead, and He is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see Him there. Remember what I have told you.” Matthew 28:1-7 NLT (Happy Easter from everyday epistle)

4.6.12 Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.Ecclesiastes 4:9 NLT (Going Cowgirl Couture)

4.5.12 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 NIV (The Squeeze)

4.4.12 Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with Him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of Himself to us. Love like that. Ephesians 5:1-2 The Message (Skater Boy)

4.3.12 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 NIV1984 (Questions Abound in Monkey Town)

3.30.12 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with My victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10 NLT (Citizen Soldiers)

3.29.12 I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:22 NIV (Many Happy Returns)

3.28.12 So will the Words that come out of My mouth not come back empty-handed. They’ll do the work I sent them to do, They’ll complete the assignment I gave them. Isaiah 55:11 The Message (Action Attraction)

3.22.12 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV (Announcing Spring Break)

3.21.12 God’s love is meteoric, His loyalty astronomic, His purpose titanic, His verdicts oceanic. Yet in His largeness nothing gets lost; Not a man, not a mouse, slips through the cracks. Psalm 36:5-6 The Message (Destination: Perspective)

3.16.12 And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor. 2 Timothy 2:6 NLT (Field Trip to Visit a Cowboy)

3.14.12 Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you. Proverbs 2:11 NIV (Intuition Visits the Nail Salon)

3.12.12 You did it: You changed wild lament into whirling dance; You ripped off my black mourning band and decked me with wildflowers. I’m about to burst with song; I can’t keep quiet about You. God, my God, I can’t thank you enough. Psalm 30:11-12 The Message (Vikings and Temple Dancers)

3.9.12 Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces. Matthew 7:6 NIV (The Truth About 150)

3.7.12 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25 NLT (Church Search)

3.6.12 You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. James 1:19 NLT (Where Am I Again?)

3.5.12 They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the LORD to care for them. Psalm 112:7 NLT (Quicksilver)

3.3.12 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Philippians 1:3 NLT  (Thanks a Ton)

3.2.12 There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 NLT (Missing Alex)

2.29.12 The LORD doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 NLT (One Spicy Mamacita; also featured in In Defense of Flip-Flops, 6.8.11)

2.24.12 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. A time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away. Ecclesiastes 3:1 & 6 NIV (The Curse of the Pantyhose; also featured in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Blog, 3.22.11)

2.22.12 Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? “My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver.” Proverbs 8:1 & 19 NIV (Pamplemousse)

2.20.12 He controls the course of world events; He removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars. Daniel 2:21 NLT (A Conversation with George and Abe)

2.17.12 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 NIV (Neat as a Pinterest)

2.14.12 “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3 NIV (Happy Silly Super Pop)

2.13.12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Hebrews 4:12 NLT (Paper Weight)

2.10.12 Let all that I am praise the LORD; with my whole heart, I will praise His holy name. Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things He does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s! Psalm 103:1-5 NLT (Happy Birthday, everyday epistle!)

2.9.12 “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.” from Isaiah 43:1-3 NIV (Thunderstorm)

2.6.12 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” from Psalm 14:1 NIV (Cats and Dogs)

2.3.12 Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised. Job 1:21 NIV (Poolside with the MOB)

2.2.12 The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever. Psalm 20:10 NIV (Taming the Fountain of Blog)

1.31.12 For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. Psalm 139:13 NIV (Whisper)

1.30.12 And I am certain that God, Who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. Philippians 1:6 NLT (Nothing Good Gets Away)

1.26.12 My days are swifter than a runner; they flee away; they see no good. Job 9:25 ESV (Supersonic)

1.23.12 Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. Psalm 143:10 NLT (January Infringements)

1.19.12 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV (Moon Walk)

1.17.12 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Psalm 34:18 NLT (Unopened)

1.12.12 Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. Romans 12:3 NLT (Cracker Barrel Nation)

1.10.12 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2 NIV (Namaste)

1.3.12 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23 NIV (Ducks in a Row)

1.1.12 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19 NIV (Happy New Year from everyday epistle)

2011

12.25.11
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the LORD Almighty
will accomplish this. Isaiah 9:6-7 NIV (Merry Christmas from everyday epistle)

12.16.11 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. John 1:14 NIV (Before the Flurry)

12.15.11 Remember, O Lord, Your compassion and unfailing love, which You have shown from long ages past. Psalm 25:6 NLT (Reader’s Choice 2011)

12.14.11 Come near to God and he will come near to you. James 4:8 NIV (Finding Il Vicino)

12.12.11 And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. Hebrews 13:16 NLT (Everyday Q&A II: Tell Her About It)

12.9.11 And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. Matthew 6:28-29 NLT (Dear J Crew)

12.8.11 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 NIV (I Hate Cancer All Year Round)

12.7.11 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 NIV (De-Stress for Less)

12.5.11 “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And My ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT (Soot)

12.2.11 Just say yes or no. Just say what is true. from James 5:12 The Message (The Gift of 40)

11.30.11 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7 NIV (Gray)

11.28.11 For Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule throughout all generations. The Lord always keeps His promises; He is gracious in all He does. Psalm 145:13 NLT (Linky Poos)

11.23.11 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.Revelation 21:4 NIV (Hills of Heaven)

11.21.11 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.Psalm 9:9 NIV (Squash on the Lamb)

11.18.11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given. Proverbs 25:11 NIV (Cranberry Mary)

11.16.11 The eyes of all look to You in hope; You give them their food as they need it. When You open Your hand, You satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing. Psalm 145:15-16 NLT (The State of Food)

11.14.11 Show me, LORD, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is. Psalm 39:4 NIV (Pho for Joy)

11.11.11 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful… Hebrews 12:28 NIV (Connecting the Dots of Thankfulness)

11.10.11 Those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 NLT (Free Thanksgiving Blog Button)

11.8.11 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NLT (Not a Moo Moo)

11.4.11 People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. James 3:7-8 NLT (Cutting Room Floor)

11.2.11 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:13 NIV (The Three Bears Go House Hunting)

10.31.11 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. Proverbs 31:25 NIV (The Amazing Spiderwebbing Woman)

10.27.11 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 NLT (Lipstick, Interrupted)

10.24.11 …the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. from Proverbs 13:4 NIV (Ella Comments on the 100th Post)

10.21.11 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.Romans 7:15 NIV (Lyrical Interlude)

10.19.11 The LORD will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest. Psalm 85:12 NIV (The House That Rural Built)

10.17.11 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them. If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say, “Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.” Proverbs 3:27-28 NLT (Don’t Save the Marshmallows)

10.15.11 In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37 NIV (Pink October)

10.14.11 For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 NLT (Truth or Consequences)

10.13.11 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Proverbs 31:30 NLT (Facelift)

10.12.11 Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10 KJV (Miss Ruby’s Wisdom)

10.7.11 Send me Your light and Your faithful care, let them lead me; let them bring me to Your holy mountain, to the place where You dwell. Psalm 43:3 NIV (Westward Expansion)

10.5.11 Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 NLT (Moondance; also featured in Orchids and Stars for Mother’s Day, 5.6.11)

10.4.11 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NIV (Wichita)

9.30.11 The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11 NIV (A Fortunate Friday)

9.29.11 You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NLT (Pumpkin Power)

9.28.11 On my bed I remember You; I think of You through the watches of the night. Because You are my help, I sing in the shadow of Your wings. I cling to You; Your right hand upholds me. Psalm 63:6-8 NIV (Dead Man Walking)

9.26.11 From His abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. John 1:16 NLT (Dogspeak)

9.24.11 I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:19-23 NIV (Nevermind)

9.22.11 As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Proverbs 27:17 NLT (It’s Community Time)

9.20.11 I called out Your name, O God, called from the bottom of the pit. You listened when I called out, “Don’t shut Your ears!
Get me out of here! Save me!” You came close when I called out. You said, “It’s going to be all right.” Lamentations 3:55-57 The Message (Falling In)

9.18.11 Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all His benefits—Who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,Who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, Who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. Psalm 103:2-5 NIV (Exponential Gratitude)

9.16.11 How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. James 4:14 NLT (Indian Summer; the NIV translation of James 4:14 was also featured in Ice Ice Baby, 2.14.11)

9.14.11 All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be. from Psalm 139:16 NIV (Confessions of a Bibliophile)

9.10.11 Earth, do not cover my blood; may my cry never be laid to rest!
Even now my Witness is in heaven; my Advocate is on high.
My Intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God;
on behalf of a man He pleads with God as one pleads for a friend. Job 16:18-21 NIV (If You See Something)

9.10.11 Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights. Proverbs 18:15 The Message (Linky Dos; also featured in Lost in Translation, 4.15.11)

9.8.11 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Colossians 3:13 NLT (The Tale of Two Heifers)

9.6.11 Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see—how good God is. Blessed are you who run to Him. Psalm 34:8 The Message (Sweet Slice)

9.1.11 But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted; You consider their grief and take it in hand. The victims commit themselves to You; You are the helper of the fatherless. Psalm 10:14 NIV (The Angry American)

8.31.11 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 NIV (We’ve Been Freshly Pressed!)

8.31.11 Be brave. Be strong. Don’t give up. Expect God to get here soon. Psalm 31:24 The Message (You Deserve a Break Today)

8.30.11 And they replied, “We both had dreams last night, but no one can tell us what they mean.” “Interpreting dreams is God’s business,” Joseph replied. “Go ahead and tell me your dreams.” Genesis 40:8 NLT (Dream Sequence)

8.26.11 So, I’m all for just going ahead and having a good time—the best possible. The only earthly good men and women can look forward to is to eat and drink well and have a good time—compensation for the struggle for survival these few years God gives us on earth. Ecclesiastes 8:15 The Message (I Like My Bike)

8.24.11 Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.Psalm 90:12 NIV (Somewhere in Pennsylvania)

8.22.11 You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You.Isaiah 26:3 AMP (Who’s on First?)

8.20.11 “The servant reported back, ‘Master, I did what you commanded—and there’s still room.'” Luke 14:22 The Message, from a parable of Jesus (Birds on a Ledge)

8.19.11 In Christ’s family there can be no division into Jew and non-Jew, slave and free, male and female. Among us you are all equal. That is, we are all in a common relationship with Jesus Christ. Also, since you are Christ’s family, then you are Abraham’s famous “descendant,” heirs according to the covenant promises. Galations 3:28-29 The Message (A Word to the Menfolk)

8.18.11 “These words I speak to you are not incidental additions to your life, homeowner improvements to your standard of living. They are foundational words, words to build a life on. If you work these words into your life, you are like a smart carpenter who built his house on solid rock. Rain poured down, the river flooded, a tornado hit—but nothing moved that house. It was fixed to the rock.” Matthew 7:24-25 The Message, from a parable of Jesus (A Firm Foundation)

8.16.11 He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what He has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord. Psalm 40:3 NLT (Team Steven)

8.12.11 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. Hebrews 11:8 NIV (Welcome to the Wild West)

8.10.11 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18 NIV (The Lost Art of Tying Shoes)

8.8.11 Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation. from 2 Corinthians 6:2 NLT (Put Your Own Mask On First)

8.6.11 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. Proverbs 31:25 NIV (High-Rise Jeans)

8.4.11 Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. from Isaiah 43:1 NLT (That’s Not My Name)

8.2.11 You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence. Psalm 90:8 NIV (A Secret Kept)

7.30.11 Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin… from Zechariah 4:10 NLT (Family Business)

7.29.11 So God created human beings in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them. Genesis 1:27 NLT (Club MOB [Mothers of Boys])

7.27.11 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. Proverbs 3:27 NIV (Crows and Eagles)

7.26.11 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 1 Timothy 6:7 NIV (How the Government Can Save $3.14 Million This Year)

7.25.11 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 NIV (Hitting the Wall)

7.22.11 “Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be.
Remind me that my days are numbered—
how fleeting my life is.
You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand.
My entire lifetime is just a moment to You;
at best, each of us is but a breath.” Psalm 39:4-5 NLT (Murder by Muzak)

7.19.11 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
How unsearchable His judgments,
and His paths beyond tracing out!
“Who has known the mind of the Lord?
Or who has been his counselor?”
“Who has ever given to God,
that God should repay them?”
For from Him and through Him and for Him are all things.
To Him be the glory forever! Amen. Romans 11:33-36 NIV (An Ebenezer in July)

7.15.11 Don’t hoard treasure down here where it gets eaten by moths and corroded by rust or—worse!—stolen by burglars. Stockpile treasure in heaven, where it’s safe from moth and rust and burglars. It’s obvious, isn’t it? The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to be, and end up being. Matthew 6:10-21 The Message (Downsize Me)

7.7.11 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Psalm 68:19 NIV (Autopilot)

7.5.11 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 1:14 NIV (So Right, It’s Jong)

6.30.11 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13 NIV (Privacy Schmivacy)

6.28.11 He has saved me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. And so I walk in the Lord’s presence as I live here on earth! Psalm 116:8-9 NLT (Best Money Ever Wasted)

6.24.11 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is My Word that goes out from My mouth: It will not return to Me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:10-11 NIV (Ahab and the Unfairness Doctrine)

6.20.11 Those who feel free to eat anything must not look down on those who don’t. And those who don’t eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them. Romans 14:3 NLT (Milk Wars)

6.16.11 Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness? Romans 6:16 NIV (Death of a Television: Six Months Without the Tube)

6.14.11 For the Lord is high above the nations; His glory is higher than the heavens. Psalm 113:4 NLT (Perestroika at 35,000 Feet)

6.10.11 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 NIV (Perfectionist? Your Secret’s Safe with Me)

6.8.11 “…The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 NLT (In Defense of Flip-Flops)

6.7.11 We may throw the dice, but the Lord determines how they fall. Proverbs 16:33 NLT (I’m Looking Over)

6.6.11 God arms me with strength, and He makes my way perfect. Psalm 18:32 NLT (Going to Ground)

6.2.11 “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…” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV (Goodbye, Kindergarten)

5.31.11 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. Matthew 6:31-32 NIV (Mayday)

5.27.11 …for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God… Romans 3:23 NIV (The Great Clinique Heist of 2011)

5.24.11 Love is patient, love is kind… 1 Corinthians 13:4 NIV (DWM: Driving While Married)

5.20.11 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 NIV (An Unexpected Post)

5.18.11 An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship. Proverbs 24:26 NLT (Nice is the Mean)

5.16.11 Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. Hebrews 12:15 NLT (Bitter Pants)

5.12.11 Friends love through all kinds of weather, and families stick together in all kinds of trouble. Proverbs 17:17 The Message  (Homegirls and BFFs)

5.10.11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV (Happy Meals with Office Graduates)

5.6.11 Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.  Psalm 127:3 NLT (Orchids and Stars for Mother’s Day)

5.4.11 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me. Psalm 3:5 NIV (King Me)

5.2.11 Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Ephesians 4:2 TLB (Sleepless in St. Louis: Diagnosis Apnea)

4.29.11 Even so, I have noticed one thing, at least, that is good. It is good for people to eat, drink, and enjoy their work under the sun during the short life God has given them, and to accept their lot in life. Ecclesiastes 5:18 NLT (I Know I’m in Love When I Buy Whole Milk)

4.27.11 All my longings lie open before you, O Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you. Psalm 38:9 NIV (Southern Comfort)

4.25.11 Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. Proverbs 4:7 NLT (Just the Facts, Ma’am)

4.22.11 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay…” Matthew 28:5-6 NIV (The Continuum)

4.21.11 Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NLT (Paging Facebook)

4.20.11 Arise, LORD! Lift up your hand, O God. Do not forget the helpless. Psalm 10:12 NIV (Momma Bear Speaks)

4.18.11 Remember: A stingy planter gets a stingy crop; a lavish planter gets a lavish crop. I want each of you to take plenty of time to think it over, and make up your own mind what you will give. That will protect you against sob stories and arm-twisting. God loves it when the giver delights in the giving. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 The Message (The Trouble with Volunteering)

4.15.11 Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights. Proverbs 18:15 The Message (Lost in Translation)

4.12.11 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 NIV (House Arrest: Selling in a Buyer’s Market)

4.9.11 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. Isaiah 53:5 NIV (American Beauty)

4.6.11 When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 NIV (Mortality Math and Neon Numbers)

4.1.11 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God. 1 John 3:1 NIV (Bring It, Sweet Sephora)

3.30.11 Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you. Genesis 3:16 NIV (Men and Women and the Curse of the Want)

3.29.11 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24 NIV (Everyday Q&A)

3.25.11 All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:16 NIV (Had a Good Mammo Gramma, Just as Fine as It Can Be)

3.22.11 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Blog)

3.17.11 Turning his head, Peter noticed the disciple Jesus loved following right behind. When Peter noticed him, he asked Jesus, “Master, what’s going to happen to him?” Jesus said, “If I want him to live until I come again, what’s that to you? You—follow me.” John 21:20-22 The Message (Almost Famous)

3.14.11 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NIV (Keep on Truckin’)

3.11.11 He tends His flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young. Isaiah 40:11 NIV (Scrabbled: How to Beat the Queen)

3.8.11 You who  love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of His godly people and rescues them from the power of the wicked. Psalm 97:10 NLT (All I Really Need to Know About Terrorism I Learned in Kindergarten)

3.4.11 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NIV (Movin’ On Up)

2.25.11 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 NIV (Bad Boys, Bad Boys, Whatcha Gonna Do?)

2.23.11 As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. 1 Samuel 17:48 NIV (Life on the Slippery Slope)

2.20.11 I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, you sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:22 NIV (Mercy and Hellfire on Facebook)

2.16.11 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, when you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-3 NIV (Dangerous Liaisons: A Girl Enters the Blogosphere)

2.14.11 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. James 4:14 NIV (Ice Ice Baby)

2.12.11 No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; He’ll never let you be pushed past your limit; He’ll always be there to help you come through it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 The Message (Maiden Flight)

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