Verse

2 Thessalonians 2:1-4

Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, 2not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us—whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter—asserting that the day of the Lord has already come. 3Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness a is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. 4He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God.

Quote

James Clear,

"Enough courage to get started + enough sense to focus on something you're naturally suited for + enough persistence to stay in the game long enough to catch a few lucky breaks + a lot of hard work. There's your recipe."

Joke

Why do candles love birthdays?

They like to get lit.

Verse

2 Timothy 7-10

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

Quote

Earl Nightingale,

"Our attitude towards others determines their attitude towards us."

Joke

Why don't kids remember their past birthday parties?

They're too focused on the present!

Verse

Joshua 9:14,15 - The betrayl of Israel.  Why the world lives in srife today.

The Israelites sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the Lord. Then Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live, and the leaders of the assembly ratified it by oath.

Quote

Robert H. Schuller,

"Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."

Joke

I kept wondering why the baseball was getting bigger.

Then it hit me.

Verse

Romans 2:1-3

You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment?

Quote

Wayne Dyer,

"It's never crowded along the extra mile."

Joke

Why couldn’t the pony sing a lullaby?

Because she was a little horse.

Verse

Romans 1:21-23

For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like a mortal human being and birds and animals and reptiles.

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Epictetus,

"The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best."

Joke

Someone told me that it’s impossible to make a pun about vegetables.

I said that’s not nececelery true.

Verse

2 Thess 3:6-15

In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from every believer who is idle and disruptive and does not live according to the teaching a you received from us. 7For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you, 8nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you. 9We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate. 10For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.”

11We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies. 12Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the food they eat. 13And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.

14Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them, in order that they may feel ashamed. 15Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer.

Quote

Anne Frank,

"Whoever is happy will make others happy too."

Joke

What did Baby Corn say to Mama Corn?

Where's Pop Corn?

Verse

Matthew 7:15-20

“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 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. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.

Quote

Charles M. Schulz,

"Life is like a ten speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use."

Joke

How does NASA organize a party?

They planet.

Verse

Matthew 7:15-20

Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 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. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.

Quote

Karren Brady,

"The most important characteristics you need to succeed in business are resilience, determination and persistence."

Joke

Why do seagulls fly over the ocean?

Because if they flew over the bay, we'd call them bagels."The most important characteristics you need to succeed in business are resilience, determination and persistence.

Verse

Matthew 7:6

Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.

Quote

Butch Hartman,

"Life is full of challenges, but I always have the Three Ps: Passion, patience and persistence. And the fourth on is pizza."

Joke

What did one wall say to the other?

I'll meet you at the corner.

Verse

Matthew 7:13,14

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Quote

Og Mandino,

"Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough."

Joke

How does the moon cut his hair?

Eclipse it

Verse

Matthew 6:9-13

This, then, is how you should pray:

Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.

Quote

Mike Dooley

Hoping, wishing and praying should never be confused with doing.

Joke

I thought the dryer was shrinking my clothes.

Turns out it was the refrigerator all along.

Verse

Matthew 6:24

No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

Quote

Earl Nightingale,

"Our attitude towards others determines their attitude towards us."

Joke

What do you call it when a snowman throws a tantrum?

A meltdown.

Verse

Matthew 6:5-8

And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

Quote

Peter Drucker,

"The best way to predict the future is to create it."

Joke

Dad, can you put my shoes on?

No, I don't think they'll fit me.

Verse

Matthew 6:31-34

So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Quote

Walter Clark,

"Life is a dance, not a struggle."

Joke

Why didn't the skeleton climb the mountain?

It didn't have the guts.

Verse

Matthew 6:19-21

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Quote

Nido Qubein, "Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start."

Joke

What do you call a factory that makes okay products?

A satisfactory.