Monthly Archives: June 2017

Never inferior

Romans 1:16 (NIV) I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the … Continue reading

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Keep on rowing

Psalm 25:10 (NIV) All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant. Acts 5:29 (NIV) Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than men! Matthew 14:22 (NIV) Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on … Continue reading

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Reach out to a friend

Proverbs 18:24 (NIV) A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Each one should confidently make known his needs to the other, so that he might find what he needs and minister to him.—Francis of Assisi Today’s Best Illustrations … Continue reading

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Seeing past the plank

Matthew 18:26-27 (NIV) “The servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Be patient with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’ 27  The servant’s master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.” Matthew 7:3-5 (NIV) 3  “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust … Continue reading

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No middle way

Isaiah 35:8 (NIV) And a highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not journey on it; it will be for those who walk in that Way; wicked fools will not go about on it. Psalm 16:11 (NIV) You have made known to me the … Continue reading

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One Path to Healing: Jesus Christ

Psalm 16:11 (NIV) You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Matthew 7:14 (NIV) But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Luke … Continue reading

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Seeking the good of others, by sharing the love of Christ

Matthew 19:21 (NIV) Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” John 15:24 (NIV) If I had not done among them what no one else did, they would not be guilty of … Continue reading

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John 17:20-23 (NIV) 20  “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21  that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us … Continue reading

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Romans 12:2 (NIV) Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will. Spiritual authority flows not from titles and positions but from … Continue reading

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No questions about it

Matthew 3:17 (NIV) And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” John 3:16-17 (NIV) 16  “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal … Continue reading

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