John Stanko

“What were you arguing about on the road?” - Mark 9:33.

Unfortunately, the Church has had a tendency to argue instead of maintain its unity over the centuries.

"Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed rather than on a lampstand? - Mark 4:21.

Sometimes people need to see your good deeds, which are part of your testimony and witness to God's presence in your life.

"Do you believe I can do this?" - Matthew 9:28.

It's one thing to know God can do anything, but it's quite another to believe He can and will do it for you.

"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?" - Romans 8:35.

Nothing can separate you from the love of God - except you!

"Who is this that appears like the dawn, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, majestic as the stars in procession?" - Song of Solomon 6:10.

You were created to worship God, which involves in part singing and talking about Him, His goodness, and His attributes.

"Who is wise? Let them realize these things. Who is discerning?" - Hosea 14:9.

God expects you to grow in your ability to discern, understand and apply spiritual things.

"In God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?" - Psalm 56:11.

When your life is in Him, it can never be taken or lost.

"Why, my soul, are you downcast" - Psalm 43:5.

If no one else is there to encourage you, then encourage yourself.