Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:9-10Ephesians 2:9-10English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEV9 It [...]

This is love:  not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:101 John 4:10English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEV10 Real love isn’t our love for God, but his love for us. God sent his Son to be the sacrifice by which our sins [...]

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and He [...]

Read through Colossians 3:1-17Colossians 3:1-17English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEV3 1 . You have been raised to life with Christ. Now set your heart on what is in heaven, where Christ rules at God’s right side. g right side: The place of power and honor. 2 Think about what is up there, not about what is [...]

Consider it pure joy, by brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds… James 1:2James 1:2English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEVFaith and Wisdom 2 Ws My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble.WP-Bible plugin There is a children’s book that tells of a boy that has a “terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad [...]