“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” —Romans 8:38-39

“…because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” —James 1:3

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” —James 1:12

“Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” —John 1:12

“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.” —Romans 10:17

“He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” —Micah 6:8

“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” —John 15:13 (NIV)

“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” —Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)

“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 14:27

“How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!” —Psalm 133:1 (NIV)

“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.” —I John 3:16

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own” —I Corinthians 6:19 (NIV)

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” —John 1:1

“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:19

“Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.” —Acts 17:11 (NIV)