Psalm 52:2 (NIV) You who practice deceit, your tongue plots destruction; it is like a sharpened razor.   Do you ever tell only part of the truth in order to manipulate a result?  Do you arrange and/or omit facts to get what you want?  Is this deceptive?   The tongue is often compared to a…

James 3:13 (NLT) If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.   Can you think of someone you consider wise?  Pause and identify your wise person…   What is the source of their wisdom?  What kind of life…

1 John 4:16 (NLT) We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in His love.  God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.   What part of this scripture speaks to you?  Do you know in your soul the depth of…

Isaiah 46:4 (NLT) – I will be your God throughout your lifetime – until your hair is white with age.  I made you, and I will care for you.  I will carry you along and save you.   I’m just wondering…. when you say you know God, is it with your head or your heart…

1 Corinthians 7:35 (NLT) – I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible.   WARNING:  God has His hand all over my life right now and I’m on fire!  As part of that, He sent me this verse yesterday.  I’d like to say it…

Proverbs 12:8 (NIV) – The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.   Have you ever squeezed out too much toothpaste and tried to push it back into the tube?  How has that worked for you?  It’s definitely messy!  Once the paste is out, it cannot be…

Proverbs 12:16 (NLT) – A fool is quick tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.   According to this proverb, are you foolish or wise?   What does it take to be wise?   Personally, my ability to remain calm has increased in proportion to my trust in God.  It’s not my belief…

Matthew 6:19-21 (NLT) – Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal.  Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.  Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart…

Psalm 116:1-2 (NLT) – I love the Lord because He hears my voice and my prayer for mercy.  Because He bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!   What do you visualize when you read this verse?  If you didn’t visualize on the first read, turn on your imagination…

Psalm 94:18-19 (NLT) – I cried out, “I am slipping!” but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me.  When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.   We’ve all had heightened awareness of depression since the death of Robin Williams.  There have been calls for increased kindness and understanding for…