Creativity

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

Don’t neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elders.

For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse.

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

All things were made through him. Without him was not anything made that has been made.

Immediately he who received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, — read the full passage →

“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, the Holy One, to receive the glory, the honor, and the power, for you created all things, and because of your desire they existed, and were created!”

According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But let each man be careful how he builds on it.

About that time there arose no small stir concerning the Way. — read the full passage →

But let each man test his own work, and then he will take pride in himself and not in his neighbor.

By faith, we understand that the universe has been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made out of things which are visible.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

For by him all things were created, in the heavens and on the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and for him.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

has at the end of these days spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the worlds.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.

Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith; — read the full passage →

who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.

Therefore let them also who suffer according to the will of God in doing good entrust their souls to him, as to a faithful Creator.

He was in the world, and the world was made through him, and the world didn’t recognize him.

For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →