Then Peter came to Jesus and asked,

“Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother

when he sins against me?

Up to seven times?”

Jesus answered,

“I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”

Matthew 18:21-22

…it is impossible for God to lie.

Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge

can have great confidence

as we hold to the hope that lies before us.

This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls.

It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary.

Hebrews 6:18-19

So let us come boldly 

to the throne of our gracious God.

There we will receive his mercy,

and we will find grace to help us

when we need it most.

Hebrews 4:16

So there is a special rest

still waiting for the people of God.

Hebrews 4:9

(Galveston, TX)

…the Holy Spirit says,

“Today when you hear his voice,

don’t harden your hearts…

Remember what it says:

“Today when you hear his voice,

don’t harden your hearts…

Hebrews 3:7, 15

Because God’s children are human beings—

made of flesh and blood—

the Son also became flesh and blood.

For only as a human being could he die,

and only by dying could he break the power of the devil,

who had the power of death.

Only in this way could he set free

all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying.

Hebrews 2:14-15

“And whoever welcomes a little child like this

in my name welcomes me.

“See that you do not look down 

on one of these little ones.

For I tell you that their angels in heaven

always see the face of my Father in heaven.”

Matthew 18:2, 5, 10

My son, if you accept my words

and store up my commands within you,

turning your ear to wisdom

and applying your heart to understanding,

and if you call out for insight

and cry aloud for understanding,

and if you look for it as for silver

and search for it as for hidden treasure,

then you will understand the fear of the LORD

and find the knowledge of God.

Proverbs 2:1-5

Live wisely among those who are not believers,

and make the most of every opportunity.

Let your conversation be gracious and attractive

so that you will have the right response for everyone.

Colossians 4:5-6

Devote yourselves to prayer

with an alert mind

and a thankful heart.

Colossians 4:2

(High Island Bird Sanctuary, TX)