Read these lyrics to the song “Speak”, by The Waiting: From the whisper of the lover to the lion’s roar The command of the commander upon the field of war The instruction of the father, the laughter of the friend I’ve heard every utterance and I can’t comprehend Just why I can’t decide, I can’t [...]

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Proverbs 27:17Proverbs 27:17English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEV17 Just as iron sharpens iron, friends sharpen the minds of each other.WP-Bible plugin Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Corinthians 15:331 Corinthians 15:33English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEV33 Don’t fool yourselves. [...]

O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. Your unfailing love is better to me than [...]

Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled by others and became slaves to many wicked desires and evil pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy. We hated others, and they hated us. But then God our Savior showed us his kindness and love. He saved us, not because of the [...]