Barbara Nixon

James 2:23

James 2:23 (NIV84)
And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God's friend.

7 times 70 Chris August

Matthew 18:21-22 (NIV84)
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?”

2 Samuel 22:2-3, 2 Samuel 22:32

2 Samuel 22:2-3 (NIV84)
He said: “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;

2 Samuel 22:32 (NIV84)
For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God?

James 5:11

James 5:11 (NIV84)
As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

James 1:23-24

James 1:23-24 (NIV84)
Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror

James 1:12

James 1:12 (NIV84)
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

You should bite your tongue

James 1:26-27 (NIV84)
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.

Ephesians 2:8-9

Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV84)
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God–

Proverbs 12:18

Proverbs 12:18 (NIV84)
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Isaiah 46:4

Isaiah 46:4 (NIV84)
Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.

1 Peter 3:13-18

1 Peter 3:13-18 (NIV84)
Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?

Proverbs 6:2

Proverbs 6:2 (NIV84)
if you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth,

Ecclesiastes 7:3-4

Ecclesiastes 7:3-4 (NIV84)
Sorrow is better than laughter, because a sad face is good for the heart.

Psalm 23:1-6

Psalm 23:1-6 (NIV84)
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

1 Thessalonians 5:8-11

1 Thessalonians 5:8-11 (NIV84)
But since we belong to the day, let us be self‑controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

Hebrews 11:1

Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 (NIV)
For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 (NIV)
For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 12:15

Hebrews 12:15 (NIV)
See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.

Matthew 27:50-53

Matthew 27:50-53 (NIV)
And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit.

Job 10:1

Job 10:1 (NIV)
"I loathe my very life; therefore I will give free rein to my complaint and speak out in the bitterness of my soul.

Jer 29

Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV)
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Encourage

Hebrews 3:13 (NIV)
But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called "Today," so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness.

Matthew 7

Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV)
"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.

worry

Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.