Monthly Archives: November 2015

Hospitality

Deuteronomy 26:13 (NIV) Then say to the LORD your God: “I have removed from my house the sacred portion and have given it to the Levite, the alien, the fatherless and the widow, according to all you commanded. I have not turned aside from your commands nor have I forgotten … Continue reading

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Worries

Matthew 13:22 (NIV) The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful. Luke 10:40-42 (NIV) 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that … Continue reading

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Troubles

Psalm 138:7 (NIV) Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me. John 14:1 (NIV) “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” … Continue reading

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Time

2 Peter 3:8 (NIV) But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. Ephesians 1:9-10 (NIV) 9 And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good … Continue reading

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Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving

Matthew 26:27 (NIV)  Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.” John 11:41 (NIV) Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me.” Psalm 50:14 (NIV)  Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your … Continue reading

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Born once, twice. . .going. . .

John 3:1-3 (HCSB) 1 There was a man from the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Him at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher, for no one could perform these signs You do unless … Continue reading

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Self-Image

Genesis 2:7 (HCSB)  Then the LORD God formed the man out of the dust from the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being. Job 33:4 (HCSB)  The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives … Continue reading

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Servants of the Living God

John 12:26 (NIV) Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. Romans 7:6 (NIV) But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve … Continue reading

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History is His Story

Genesis 1:1 (NIV) 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Job 8:8-10 (NIV) 8 “Ask the former generations and find out what their fathers learned, 9 for we were born only yesterday and know nothing, and our days on earth are but a shadow. 10 Will … Continue reading

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Happiness

Proverbs 29:18 (TEV) A nation without God’s guidance is a nation without order. Happy are those who keep God’s law! Psalm 128:1 (TEV) Happy are those who obey the LORD, who live by his commands. Psalm 146:5 (TEV) Happy are those who have the God of Jacob to help them … Continue reading

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