Mark Terrell
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Mark Terrell
highlighted James 5:11 NLT
We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy.
Apr 27
Mark Terrell
highlighted James 5:9 NLT
Don’t grumble about each other, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. For look—the Judge is standing at the door!
Apr 27
Mark Terrell
highlighted James 1:27 NLT
Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.
Apr 27
Mark Terrell
highlighted James 1:26 NLT
If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.
Apr 27
Mark Terrell
highlighted James 1:21 NLT
So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.
Apr 27
Mark Terrell
highlighted James 1:19 NLT
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
Apr 27
Mark Terrell
highlighted James 1:20 NLT
Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.
Apr 27
Mark Terrell
highlighted Proverbs 28:6 NLT
Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich.
Apr 27
Mark Terrell
highlighted Proverbs 16:31-33 NASB
A agray head is a crown of glory;
Apr 26
Mark Terrell
highlighted Proverbs 13:24 NLT
Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.
Apr 18
Mark Terrell
highlighted Proverbs 18:24 NLT
There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
Apr 18
Mark Terrell
highlighted Proverbs 18:21 NLT
The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
Apr 18
Mark Terrell
highlighted Proverbs 18:19 NLT
An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.
Apr 18
Mark Terrell
highlighted Proverbs 18:17 NLT
The first to speak in court sounds right— until the cross-examination begins.
Apr 18
Mark Terrell
highlighted Proverbs 18:13 NLT
Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.
Apr 18
Mark Terrell
highlighted Proverbs 16:31-33 NLT
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life. Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city. We may throw the dice, but the LORD determines how they fall.
Apr 16
Mark Terrell
highlighted Proverbs 8:10-12 NLT
Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it.“I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment. I know where to discover knowledge and discernment.
Apr 9
Mark Terrell
highlighted Colossians 2:13 NLT
You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins.
Apr 6
Mark Terrell
highlighted Colossians 2:12 NLT
For you were buried with Christ when you were baptized. And with him you were raised to new life because you trusted the mighty power of God, who raised Christ from the dead.
Apr 6
Mark Terrell
highlighted Proverbs 28:2 NLT
When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
Mar 28