5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, (Romans 5:1 NIV) When we are justified in doing a thing there is peace around it. Without some level of justification there is no peace. When we act of our own...

2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:2-4 NIV) It is...

15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father[a] is not in them. (1 John 2:15 NIV) When our love is missplaced and does not come from the Spirit within, but comes from a love of the world, pleasure...

9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV) No one wants to appear weak. We...

11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. Philippians 4:11 NIV) If I am honest, most of the people I meet do not seem content. It is a feeling that we all struggle with, possibly more so...