Jeremiah Ragsdale

What Scripture is and what it's for

2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT)
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.

Psalm 19:6

Psalm 19:6 (NLT)
The sun rises at one end of the heavens and follows its course to the other end. Nothing can hide from its heat.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT)
Always be joyful.

Ecclesiastes 4:7

Ecclesiastes 4:7 (NLT)
I observed yet another example of something meaningless under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

Ecclesiastes 4:8 (NLT)
This is the case of a man who is all alone, without a child or a brother, yet who works hard to gain as much wealth as he can. But then he asks himself, “Who am I working for? Why am I giving up so much pleasure now?” It is all so meaningless and depressing.

Ecclesiastes 4:9

Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NLT)
Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.

Ecclesiastes 4:10

Ecclesiastes 4:10 (NLT)
If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.

Ecclesiastes 4:11

Ecclesiastes 4:11 (NLT)
Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone?

Ecclesiastes 4:12

Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT)
A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.

God Provides Us Wealth for A Reason

Ecclesiastes 5:19-20 (NLT)
And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God.

Isaiah 43:19

Isaiah 43:19 (NLT)
For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.

2 Peter 1:5

2 Peter 1:5 (NLT)
In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge,

2 Peter 1:6

2 Peter 1:6 (NLT)
and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness,

2 Peter 1:7

2 Peter 1:7 (NLT)
and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love for everyone.

2 Peter 1:8

2 Peter 1:8 (NLT)
The more you grow like this, the more productive and useful you will be in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 12:3

Romans 12:3 (NLT)
Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.

Romans 12:4

Romans 12:4 (NLT)
Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function,

Romans 12:5

Romans 12:5 (NLT)
so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.

Romans 12:6

Romans 12:6 (NLT)
In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you.

Romans 12:7

Romans 12:7 (NLT)
If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well.

Romans 12:8

Romans 12:8 (NLT)
If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.

Romans 12:9

Romans 12:9 (NLT)
Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.

Romans 12:10

Romans 12:10 (NLT)
Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.

Romans 12:11

Romans 12:11 (NLT)
Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.

Romans 12:13

Romans 12:13 (NLT)
When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.