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 Sometimes it’s the little things that really push you over the edge. Learn how to keep your cool… There are lots of reasons why we decide that we don’t like someone. Perhaps they have a personality type that we don’t enjoy, or maybe it’s the way they look or act. One thing’s for certain—the way we choose to think about a person not only affects their life, but it also affects our own personal joy and happiness. In John 13:34, Jesus instructs us to “love one another”…and this includes the people we don’t necessarily like! First Corinthians 13:4-7 says, Love endures long and is patient and kind…Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person… It is very important to see people the way God sees them. First Samuel 16:7 says: For the Lord sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart. If we are willing, we can learn to think about people th

2 Timothy 1:7 - For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Isaiah 41:10 - Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Psalms 23:1-6 - (A Psalm of David.) The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.   (Read More...) 1 John 4:18 - There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. Psalms 34:4 - I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. Proverbs 29:25 - The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. Philippians 4:6 - Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Romans 8:15 - For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have receiv

Luke 16:18 - Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from [her] husband committeth adultery. 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 - And unto the married I command, [yet] not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from [her] husband:   (Read More...) 1 Corinthians 7:15 - But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such [cases]: but God hath called us to peace. Matthew 5:32 - But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery. Matthew 19:6 - Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. Matthew 19:9 - And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except [it be] for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso ma

1 Corinthians 7:1-40 -  Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: [It is] good for a man not to touch a woman.   (Read More...) 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 -  Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,   (Read More...) Ephesians 5:22-33 -  Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.   (Read More...) Genesis 2:24 -  Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Proverbs 18:22 -  [Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour of the LORD. Hebrews 13:4 -  Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. Ephesians 5:25-33 -  Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;   (Read More...) Proverbs 21:9 -  [It is] better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a w

Mark 9:29 - And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting. Joel 1:14 - Sanctify ye a fast, call a solemn assembly, gather the elders [and] all the inhabitants of the land [into] the house of the LORD your God, and cry unto the LORD, Acts 13:3 - And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid [their] hands on them, they sent [them] away. Esther 4:16 - Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which [is] not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. Acts 13:2 - As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. Luke 2:37 - And she [was] a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served [God] with fastings and prayers night and day. I

Here are what may well be the 50 best marriage tips ever and may the Lord bless you as you read and share in Jesus name! 1. If your goal is to have a satisfying marriage with longevity, make sure you are accountable for the part you play in the relationship — good or bad. When you are in denial about your part in the relationship then you are no better than a child flinging sand at another child in a sandbox. When you take responsibility for your part in the marriage, only then will you be able to connect with your partner in a mature, intimate way.  2. Research consistently shows that touching more creates a stronger bond by releasing oxytocin. Hold hands, rub shoulders, hug, and kiss, give high-fives or even fist-bumps or bottom pats. When you give a quick hug or kiss, try to lengthen it to at least 5 or 10 seconds for more effective results!  3. Learn how to agree to disagree. No two people agree on everything, and that's okay, but it's important to be okay with

Encouraging Bible Verses and Quotes - Scriptures that offer encouragement in your daily life and provide inspiration and strength as you cope with life's challenges. Read verses from the Holy Bible about encouragement in relation to God, Jesus Christ, and the Christian faith. Proverbs 18:10 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Isaiah 41:10 10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. John 14:27 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 16:33 33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble.

This life can beat us down with trials, sorrows and debilitating worries. When it seems hopeless, God’s messages about our future hope can deeply encourage us. Isaiah 9:7   “Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever more. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.”   Read more about this verse. Isaiah 11:9  “They shall not hurt or destroy in all My holy mountain, for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the  waters cover the sea.” Jeremiah 29:11  “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Danie