"Therefore, if anyone is in CHRIST, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." ~ 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 (NKJV)

The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul. - G. K. Chesterton

"And what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power." ~ EPHESIANS 1:19 (NKJV)

"It's our faith that activates the power of GOD." - Joel Osteen

"Create in me a clean heart, O GOD, And renew a steadfast spirit within me." ~ PSALM 51:10 (NKJV)

Renewal is rooted in faith, not in resolutions! Faith is the result of a decision about CHRIST. I cannot make a new me or a new you, but CHRIST can make you new and me new, as well, if we decide for Him. - Frank Harrington

"The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a light has shined." ~ ISAIAH 9:2 (NKJV)

Faith in CHRIST is not a leap into the dark, it's a step into the light. ~ Our Daily Bread...Dec. 21, 2013

"If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land;" ~ ISAIAH 1:19 (NKJV)

“It is not what we do for GOD that He counts worthy, but the work we let Him do in us.” - Oswals Chambers

"Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our LORD JESUS CHRIST in the sight of our GOD and Father," ~ 1 THESSALONIANS 1:3 (NKJV)

When we are facing hardship and trails and grow weary, we must remember what Jesus suffered and endured for us to obtain mercy. As we face hard times, we must steadfastly look to Jesus, keeping our thoughts on holy affections, in all things considering Him. What are our little problems and trials compared to His agonies? What are our trials compared to eternity with Him? What are our trials compared to the hardships of many others? Many times weighed down by our struggles, we tend to grow tired and weary, and we began to doubt and grow faint under the affliction we endure. "Doubt makes us grow tired, but faith makes us grow tall. We must not faint under trails, but believe and stand tall knowing that we are under the care of a wise and gracious Father", and that all things work for our spiritual good. ~ Darrell Creswell ~https://www.facebook.com/pages/Face-Book-Pastor/122294757785047?ref=stream&hc_location=timeline ~http://darrellcreswell.wordpress.com/

"All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it." ~ JOHN 1:3-5 (NKJV)

“We may ignore, but we can nowhere evade the presence of GOD. The world is crowded with Him. He walks everywhere incognito.” ― C.S. Lewis

"For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is CHRIST the LORD." ~ LUKE 2:11 (NKJV)

“At Christmas, all roads lead home” – Marjorie Holme

"Thanks be to GOD for His indescribable gift!" ~ 2 CORINTHANS 9:15 (NKJV)

A truly Merry CHRISTmas is by simply giving gifts of time and love. - Florabelle L. Barrican

"Therefore the LORD Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel." Literally GOD-With-Us ~ ISAIAH 7:14 (NKJV)

“Peace on earth will come to stay, When we live CHRISTmas every day.” - Helen Steiner Rice

"For there is born to you this day in the city of David a SAVIOR, who is CHRIST the LORD." ~ LUKE 2:11 (NKJV)

“As long as we know in our hearts what CHRISTmas ought to be, CHRISTmas is.” - Eric Sevareid

"For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace." ~ ROMANS 8:6 (NKJV)

This is the way of peace: Overcome evil with good, falsehood with truth, and hatred with love. - Peace Pilgrim quotes

"And let the peace of GOD rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful." ~ COLOSSIANS 3:15 (NKJV)

Peace, when "ruling" the heart and "ruling" the mind, opens in both every avenue of joy. - Sarah W. Stephen

And He said, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” ~ EXODUS 33:14 (NKJV)

Knowing that we are fulfilling GOD's purpose is the only thing that really gives rest to the restless human heart. - Charles (Chuck) Colson

"In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge." ~ PROVERBS 14:26 (NKJV)

Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in GOD. - Thomas a Kempis

"Grace to you and peace from GOD our Father and the LORD JESUS CHRIST." ~ PHILEMON 1:3 (NKJV)

The world can create trouble in peace, but GOD can create peace in trouble. - Thomas Watson

"Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace." ~ JAMES 3:18 (NKJV)

When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others. - Peace Pilgrim quotes

"Behold, I will bring it health and healing; I will heal them and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth." ~ JEREMIAH 33:6 (NKJV)

When you find peace, keep it! Its best reward is the healing of all things! ~ Florabelle L. Barrican

"If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait, Till my change comes. You shall call, and I will answer You; You shall desire the work of Your hands. For now You number my steps, But do not watch over my sin." ~ JOB 14:14-16 (NKJV)

I will forgive your activity, I will remember your identity, I will take you to eternity. ~ M. Catanus

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” ~ MATTHEW 11:28-30 (NKJV)

When we forgive,we keep our Minds full of Peace, our Hearts full of Love and our Souls full of Joy. ~ Unknown

"LORD, You will establish peace for us, For You have also done all our works in us." ~ ISAIAH 26:12 (NKJV)

To be at one with GOD is to be at peace ... peace is to be found only within, and unless one finds it there he will never find it at all. Peace lies not in the external world. It lies within one's own soul. - Ralph Waldo Trine

"For You make him most blessed forever; You make him glad with the joy of Your presence. For the king trusts in the LORD, and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved." ~ PSALM 21:6-7 (NKJV)

We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world. - Helen Keller

"Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Your generous Spirit." ~ PSALM 51:12 (NKJV)

There is no joy in the world like the joy of bringing one soul to CHRIST. - William Barclay

"Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place." ~1 CHRONICLES 16:27 (NKJV)

Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow. - Helen Keller

"My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing to You, And my soul, which You have redeemed." ~ PSALM 71:23 (NKJV)

A tongue filled with laughter and praise is a reflection of a heart filled to overflowing with the joy of the LORD. - Mike Hoskins