“Search me, Oh God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” Psalm 139:23-24

“The Lord protects all those who love him, but he destroys the wicked.” Psalm 145:20

“The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.” Psalm 145:18

“So fear the lord and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshiped when they lived beyond the Euphrates river and in Egypt. Serve the Lord alone. But if you refuse to serve the lord, then choose today whom you will serve… as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:14-15

“Other seed fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seed sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow. But the plant soon wilted under the hot sun, and since it didn’t have deep roots, it died.” Mark 4:5-6

"As he scattered it across his field, some of the seed fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate it… The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message, only to have Satan come at once and take it away.” Mark 4:4,15

"They were to accompany him, and he would send them out to preach, giving them authority to cast out demons.” Mark 3:14-15

“Then he appointed twelve of them and called them his apostles. They were to accompany him, and he would send them out to preach…” Mark 3:14