Where the Real News is the Good News

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mindtoward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Lord, you are my God;
    I will exalt you and praise your name,
for in perfect faithfulness
    you have done wonderful things,
    things planned long ago.

Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Surely God is my salvation;
I will trust and not be afraid.
The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense;
he has become my salvation.

For your ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all your paths.

I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.

Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;  perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Teach me to do your will,
    for you are my God;
may your good Spirit
    lead me on level ground.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Wait on the Lord;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the Lord!

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.