Monthly Archives: December 2015

Generosity

Proverbs 11:25 (NIV) A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Proverbs 22:9 (NIV) A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor. 2 Corinthians 9:11 (NIV) You will be made rich in every way so that you can … Continue reading

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Freedom

Isaiah 61:1 (NIV) The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. Galatians 5:1 (NET1) … Continue reading

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Faith

Genesis 15:6 (NET1) Abram believed the LORD, and the LORD considered his response of faith as proof of genuine loyalty. Luke 17:6 (NET1) So the Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this black mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled out by the … Continue reading

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Emotions

Proverbs 15:13 (NIV) A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. Psalm 34:18 (NET1) The LORD is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged. Proverbs 17:22 (KJV) A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Emotion cannot … Continue reading

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Encouragement

1 Thessalonians 5:11 “So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.” (NLT) 1 Corinthians 12:26 “If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.” (ESV) Hebrews 10:24-25 “Let us think of ways to motivate one another to … Continue reading

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Drinking

Proverbs 20:1 (TLB) Wine gives false courage; hard liquor leads to brawls; what fools men are to let it master them, making them reel drunkenly down the street! Proverbs 21:17 (CEB) Those who love pleasure end up poor; lovers of wine and oil won’t get rich. Proverbs 23:29-35 (MSG) 29 … Continue reading

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The decision to follow Jesus

Exodus 28:29-30 (GW) 29 “Whenever Aaron goes into the holy place, he will be carrying the names of the sons of Israel over his heart as a constant reminder in the LORD’S presence. He must do this by wearing the breastplate for decision-making. 30 Put the Urim and Thummim into … Continue reading

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Comfort

Job 2:12-13 (NIV) 12 When they saw him from a distance, they could hardly recognize him; they began to weep aloud, and they tore their robes and sprinkled dust on their heads. 13 Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights. No one said … Continue reading

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Courage

Psalm 112:6-8 (NIV) 6 Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever. 7 He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. 8 His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look … Continue reading

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Season’s Blessings

Leviticus 26:3-6 (TEV) 3 “If you live according to my laws and obey my commands, 4 I will send you rain at the right time, so that the land will produce crops and the trees will bear fruit. 5 Your crops will be so plentiful that you will still be … Continue reading

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