“You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world.(Matthew 5:14, The Message)”

“Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.”

“Matthew 10:34“Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.”

“John 1:5"Light shines into the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it”

“Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?" Pointing to his disciples, he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers... (Matthew 12:48)”

“When life is good, enjoy it. But when life is hard, remember:God gives good times and hard times, and no one knows what tomorrow will bring. (Ecclesiastes 7:14, New Century Version)”

“Strengthening the hearts of the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith, and by telling them, "It is necessary to pass through many troubles on our way into the kingdom of God."Acts 14:22”