“For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”— Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”—John 13:34-35

“For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: "Love your neighbor as yourself.”—Galatians 5:14

“Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in your midst?”—1 Corinthians 3:16

For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.””—Matthew 18:20(NLT)

“Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.”—Hebrews 3:1

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” —Psalm 56:3

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.”—John 1:5 (NLT)

Not many of us like change. We get used to doing things a certain way and when it is suggested to do things differently, we may resist. It isn't easy, but sometimes it is necessary for us.

“You didn’t choose me, remember; I chose you, and put you in the world to bear fruit, fruit that won’t spoil. As fruit bearers, whatever you ask the Father in relation to me, he gives you. But remember the root command: Love one another.” —John 15:16-17 (MSG)