“He loves us because He wants to, not because He needs anything from us.”

“But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:15-16; NIV)

“When we pair patience with love and graciousness, it taps into our empathy for others, realizing that we too are in need of the patience, love, and grace of others,

“For who is God except the LORD? Who but our God is a solid rock?” (Psalm 18:31; NLT)

“God is not an absent Father, but cares for us so much and so personally that “the very hairs of your head are numbered” (Luke 12:7; NIV), meaning that God

“He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house,

The LORD, who is worthy to be praised is the God who creates and destroys, the God who can build worlds with His power, turn armies aside, and cause storms

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” (John 10:11; NKJV)

Fortunately, our God delights in mercy and has made a way by which we might be freed from sin!

“The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.”

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.” (1 John 4:7; NASB)

“If we look for good in our Creator, we will never stop finding it.”

“The creator’s fingerprint can be found all over His creation.”

“However, this hope would be tenuous if the God who promised everlasting life were not eternal Himself.”