For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6

But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. —Luke 1:30-31

“Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back–whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn.”—Mark 13:35

“ Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.“—Matthew 7:17-18

“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58

“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name.” —Psalm 103:1

“How blessed you will be, sowing your seed by every stream, and letting your cattle and donkeys range free.” —Isaiah 32:20

“After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence.” —Hosea 6:2

“So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God.” —Acts 18:11 (NIV)

“For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” —Acts 18:10 (NIV)