Monthly Archives: August 2014

Complainers–take care

Philippians 2:14-16 (NIV) Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15  so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16  as you hold out the word of life–in order that I … Continue reading

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The blessings of life through faith in the One True God.

Exodus 20:2-3 (NASB) 2  “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3  “You shall have no other gods before Me. Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NASB)  7  “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD And whose trust … Continue reading

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Jesus calls us to encourage one another

Mark 10:49 (GW)   Jesus stopped and said, “Call him!” They called the blind man and told him, “Cheer up! Get up! He’s calling you.” Leviticus 19:32 (GW)   “Show respect to the elderly, and honor older people. In this way you show respect for your God. I am the LORD. Titus … Continue reading

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Church Worship

Hebrews 10:25 (NIV) Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another–and all the more as you see the Day approaching. 1 Corinthians 14:26 (NIV)   What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a … Continue reading

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The Light of Christ through the Word of God

Joshua 1:8 (NIV) Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Hebrews 4:12 (GW)  God’s word is living and active. It … Continue reading

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Holy Heart Surgery

Deuteronomy 5:29 (NIV) Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever! Jeremiah 17:9-10 (NIV) 9  The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? 10 … Continue reading

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The God of the Least of These

Exodus 22:21-23 (NASB) 21  “You shall not wrong a stranger or oppress him, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. 22  “You shall not afflict any widow or orphan. 23  “If you afflict him at all, and if he does cry out to Me, I will surely hear … Continue reading

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Pray for His Wonderful Gifts

1 John 5:14-15 (NLT) 14  And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. 15  And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for. Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV) 6 … Continue reading

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Choosing to Obey (Choosing Life)

Genesis 2:15-17 (NIV)  15  The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. 16  And the LORD God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17  but you must not … Continue reading

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Humility: The Virtue That Cannot Be Counterfeited

Psalm 138:6 (NRSV) For though the LORD is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he perceives from far away. Proverbs 11:2 (NRSV) When pride comes, then comes disgrace; but wisdom is with the humble. Proverbs 16:18-19 (NKJV) 18  Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a … Continue reading

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