Inspirational Quotes Scripture Novels & Stories

I walked over and sat on the dusty floor right next to him. "You’re upset because you lost a kingdom that wasn't yours to begin with, Joshua," I said softly. "What is that supposed to mean?" Josh looked up, his eyes red. "You built your life on bluffs and vain threats. But look at you now. You’re human. You’re scared. And for the first time, you’re actually honest." I reached into my bag and pulled out my small, travel-worn Bible. "In the bus, you asked if the Psalms helped. They don't just 'help.' They remind me that even when I’m in the valley of the shadow of death, the real King 'EL-ROI' the God who sees me is with me."

Sissy eagerly reached for Emma’s hand and whispered in Celina’s ear, “I’ll be her teacher today. Don’t worry.” And she didn’t. Celina trusted Sissy, and it spoke volumes that Sissy had been observant enough to know Celina might not be comfortable parting with Emma in a strange place. The pastor stood before the microphone at the podium and began his message. Celina listened intently as he read the scripture, and his voice rose in volume as he read 1 John 4:18 – 19. “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. We love because He first loved us.”

"Let's read through these together. Sometimes a little inspiration can spark a fire in our hearts." They spent time flipping through the pages, sharing stories of resilience and determination. Gia highlighted quotes that resonated with Deep's situation, aiming to kindle a sense of hope within him. "Every setback is a setup for a greater comeback," Gia read aloud, casting a meaningful glance at Deep. "You've already overcome so much, and you'll overcome this too." Deep's expression softened, a glimmer of hope rekindling in his eyes. Gia's efforts to uplift his spirits gradually started to make an impact, casting a ray of optimism in the room.

I will trust you and honor you And I will laugh with you and cry with you. I will love you faithfully. Through the best and the worst, Through the difficult and the easy. Whatever may come I will always be there. As I have given you my hand to hold. So I will give you my life to keep. So help me God. The fr. added and continues to say; and according to the bible verse J, ohn 4:7-12 Dear, brothers and, sisters. Let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God—for God is love.

No, he wanted something better, something she would remember and smile. Roslyn stood at the door welcoming their invited guest into the room; soon the last guest arrived and Roslyn turned to the room with smile lingering on her light make-up face. Most of the guests were previously known to Roslyn, only few faces seemed to be new to her. Roslyn felt something new, something mushy, like the sloughy edge of a pond; and Roslyn suddenly remembered the scripture that says, “Thus said the lord; refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears; for thy work shall be rewarded, said the lord.” “Heavenly father I thank ya for remembering me, and I’m sorry for always complaining.” She breathes

Elder Moses cleared his throat. "I will just say it. Verse six says that, 'Wherefore, we search the prophets, and we have many revelations and the spirit of prophecy; and having all these witnesses we obtain a hope, and our faith becometh unshaken, in so much that we truly can command in the name of Jesus and the very trees obey us, or the mountains, or the waves of the sea.' I love that verse because I have been studying faith recently! By faith all things are possible. I had a really cool experience last week as I started to look to God with more faith! I have received a lot of answers to my prayers lately. What do you think about that?" Indeed I was impressed with his ability to quote scr

"God." "You know in the holy scriptures, it says; Fret not thyself because of evil men, Neither be thou envious at the wicked; For there shall be no reward to the evil man; The candle of the wicked shall be put out." She recited. "I know you're worried that Tristan will get hurt but at the end of the day, truth, justice, love - all these things lie in a light that can never be put out." "The light shines in the darkness and the darkness cannot fathom." I spoke.

“You’ll learn. You are the smartest person I ever met. Even back when you were a teenager, you were smarter than me.” “I don’t feel smarter,” said Jeannine, looking out to the infinite blackness that surrounded them. “Trust me, you are. You just need to act the part. “If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.” Matthew 12:20.” Jeannine snorted. “You quoting the Bible at me now?” Curtis laughed, too. “You would’ve had a lot of that if you’d come to live with Georgina and me.”

Idara was touched by Matthew's speech, and the fact that he paused and locked gazes with her wasn't helping her emotions at all. “An English poet once wrote, ‘To err is human; to forgive, divine.’” Matthew quoted, his lips somewhat heavy. “Furthermore, the Bible also says, ‘For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.’ Romans chapter three, verse twenty-three,” he added. “In addition to that, there are two Bible verses I love so much, which are, ‘For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.’ Matthew six, verse fourteen and fifteen.”

They both fell asleep with heavy but warm hearts. Quote for this episode: ‘The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall’