Verse

James 1:2-6

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, a whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

Quote

Martin Luther King, Jr.,

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."

Joke

What’s the least spoken language?

Sign language.

Verse

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Now all has been heard;
  here is the conclusion of the matter:
Fear God and keep his commandments,
  for this is the duty of all mankind.
For God will bring every deed into judgment,
  including every hidden thing,
  whether it is good or evil.

Quote

Billie Jean King,

"Don't let anyone define you. You define yourself."

Joke

What was even more useful than the first telephone?

The second telephone.

Verse

Psalm 61: 2,3

From the ends of the earth I call to you,
  I call as my heart grows faint;
lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
  For you have been my refuge,
a strong tower against the foe.

Quote

Indira Gandhi,

"The power to question is the basis of all human progress."

Joke

Why did the god of thunder need to stretch his legs?

He was a little Thor.

Verse

Psalm 51:5,6

Surely I was sinful at birth,
  sinful from the time my mother conceived me.
Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb;
  you taught me wisdom in that secret place.

Quote

Steve Jobs,

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone elses's life."

Joke

Why did the man fall down the well?

He couldn’t see that well.

Verse

Titus 2:11-14

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

Quote

Arnold Schwarzenegger,

"Just remember, you can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets."

Joke

Went to the bar tonight. Good times. Only a 15-minute walk. But the walk home took 45 minutes, the difference was staggering.

Verse

James 2:8-10

If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

Quote

Napoleon Hill,

"A goal is a dream with a deadline."

Joke

What do you call cheese that isn't yours?

Nacho cheese.

Verse

James 1:26-27

Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Quote

Joshua J. Marine,

"Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful."

Joke

How does the moon cut his hair?

Eclipse it.

Verse

James 1:19-21

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

Quote

John C. Maxwell,

"The secret of your success is determined by your daily agenda."

Joke

Where do fruits go on vacation?

Pear-is!

Verse

James 1:17-18

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.

Quote

Robert Anthony,

"When you blame others, you give up your power to change."

Joke

Have you heard about the chocolate record player?

It sounds pretty sweet.

Verse

James 1:13-15

When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

Quote

Zig Ziglar,

"You don't drown by falling into water. You only drown if you stay there."

Joke

Why do seagulls fly over the ocean?

Because if they flew over the bay, we'd call them bagels.

Verse

Joshua 10:40-42

So Joshua subdued the whole region, including the hill country, the Negev, the western foothills and the mountain slopes, together with all their kings. He left no survivors. He totally destroyed all who breathed, just as the Lord, the God of Israel, had commanded. Joshua subdued them from Kadesh Barnea to Gaza and from the whole region of Goshen to Gibeon. All these kings and their lands Joshua conquered in one campaign, because the Lord, the God of Israel, fought for Israel.

Quote

Robert Anthony,

"When you blame others, you give up your power to change."

Joke

Dear Math, grow up and solve your own problems.

Verse

1 Thessalonians 5:8-11

But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

Quote

Napoleon Hill,

"Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire and begin at once, whether you are ready or not to put this plan into action."

Joke

What has more letters than the alphabet?

The post office!

Verse

1 Thessalonians 4:7,8

For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.

Quote

Marlo Thomas,

"My father said there were two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. The takers may eat better, but the givers sleep better."

Joke

What did the ocean say to the beach?

Nothing, it just waved.

Verse

Jude 1:17-21

But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. They said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.” These are the people who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit.

But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.

Quote

George Bernard Shaw,

"Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance."

Joke

What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet?

Supplies!

Verse

1 Peter 2:4-6

As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— 5you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house a to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For in Scripture it says:

“See, I lay a stone in Zion,
  a chosen and precious cornerstone,
and the one who trusts in him
  will never be put to shame.”

Quote

Lewis Carroll,

"If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there."

Joke

That car looks nice but the muffler seems exhausted.