Daily Word, Light, and Hope

Then Jesus said to his disciples,"Whovever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. 
(Matthew 16:24)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

The word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.
(Hebrews 4:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Think of what is above, not of what is on earth.
(Colossians 3:2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
(Proverbs 18:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth.
(John 17:17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends.
(John 15:13)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.
(Matthew 28:19-20)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who practice it. 
(Psalm 111:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.
(See John 16 20-23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Encourage one another and build one another up.
(See 1 Thessalonians 5:11)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)