Psalm 31:7-8 (NRSV) 7 I will exult and rejoice in your steadfast love, because you have seen my affliction; you have taken heed of my adversities, 8 a...

Isaiah 45:3 (NRSV) 3 I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the Go...

Psalm 42:1-8 NRSV 1 As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I ...

Matthew 13:24-30 NRSV 24 He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; 25 bu...

Matthew 6:9-13 NRSV 9 “Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is ...

Luke 17:20-21 NRSV 20 Once Jesus was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, and he answered, “The kingdom of God is not coming wit...

Mark 1:9-15 NRSV 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And just as he was coming up out of th...

Philippians 4:2-7 (ESV) 2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who h...

Philippians 2:1-4 (ESV) 1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympat...

Philippians 1:12-21 (ESV) 12 I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13 so that it has bec...