Monthly Archives: March 2015

Not Just a Celebration

John 5:28-29 (NIV) 28  “Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice 29  and come out–those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned. 1 … Continue reading

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Be a fruitful vine for Christ

Psalm 80:7-19 (NIV) 7  Restore us, O God Almighty; make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved. 8  You brought a vine out of Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it. 9  You cleared the ground for it, and it took root and filled the … Continue reading

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Living in Peace

Romans 12:18-19 (NIV) If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19  Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. Romans 14:19 (NIV) … Continue reading

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Apathy

Genesis 4:9 (NASB) 9  Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” And he said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?” Ezekiel 22:30 (NASB) 30  “I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before … Continue reading

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Joy in our God

Psalm 32:11 (CEB) You who are righteous, rejoice in the LORD and be glad! All you whose hearts are right, sing out in joy! Zechariah 2:10 (CEB) Rejoice and be glad, Daughter Zion, because I am about to come and dwell among you, says the LORD. Luke 1:47 (CEB) In the depths of … Continue reading

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The Blessing of Giving

Proverbs 22:9 (MSG) Generous hands are blessed hands because they give bread to the poor. Luke 6:38 (MSG) Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back—given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 (AMP)  Let … Continue reading

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Only Trust Him

Psalm 37:3-5 (NIV) 3  Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4  Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5  Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him. . . Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) … Continue reading

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Seek Jesus

2 Chronicles 15:2 (NIV)  He went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will … Continue reading

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Give Mercy & Receive Mercy

Luke 6:36 (NIV)   Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Jude 1:21 (NIV)   Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Matthew 5:7 (CEB) “Happy are people who show mercy, because they will receive mercy.” James … Continue reading

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Be meek

Matthew 5:5 (NIV)  Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 1 Peter 3:4 (NIV)  Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. Zephaniah 2:3 (NIV) Seek the LORD, all you … Continue reading

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