James 1:26-27 (TLB) Anyone who says he is a Christian but doesn’t control his sharp tongue is just fooling himself, and his religion isn’t worth much. The Christian who is pure and without fault, from God the Father’s point of view, is the one who takes care of orphans and widows, and who remains true to the Lord—not soiled and dirtied by his contacts with the world. Reality check! Are the words you speak full of life or death? Are you foolishly going around speaking harsh words to or about...

Hebrews 10:19-20 (TPT) And now we are brothers and sisters in God’s family because of the blood of Jesus, and he welcomes us to come into the most holy sanctuary in the heavenly realm—boldly and without hesitation. For he has dedicated a new, life-giving way for us to approach God. For just as the veil was torn in two, Jesus’ body was torn open to give us free and fresh access to him! We have free access to the One who laid down His life for us. This access was given through the precious...

1 Thessalonians 3:12 (NLT) And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows. The love Jesus has for people cost Him his life. Scripture says God is love, this is the same love that caused Jesus to say yes to the cross. What an amazing sacrifice He made on our behalf! As we become deeply rooted in Him, we will begin to love others even greater, until it overflows. People are the most precious of God’s creation. Every day,...