Monthly Archives: March 2016

Endure

James 5:11 (NIV) As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. Hebrews 10:36-38 (NIV) 36  You need to persevere so that when you have done the … Continue reading

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Today’s Idols

Habakkuk 2:18-19 (NIV) 18  “Of what value is an idol, since a man has carved it? Or an image that teaches lies? For he who makes it trusts in his own creation; he makes idols that cannot speak. 19  Woe to him who says to wood, ‘Come to life!’ Or … Continue reading

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Real Love

1 Corinthians 13:1-2 (NIV) 1  If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2  If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have … Continue reading

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The Sacrifice of Christ

John 1:29 (NIV) The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! Hebrews 7:27 (NIV)  Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and … Continue reading

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Resurrection Sunday–Praise the Lord!

Acts 17:18 (NIV) A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to dispute with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others remarked, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection. Romans … Continue reading

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Not of this World

    James 4:4 (NIV) You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. Colossians 3:2 (NIV) Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Romans 12:2 (NIV) Do not … Continue reading

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Show Compassion

Zechariah 7:9 (CEB)  The LORD of heavenly forces proclaims:  Make just and faithful decisions; show kindness and compassion to each other! Deuteronomy 10:16-22 (CEB) 16  So circumcise your hearts and stop being so stubborn, 17  because the LORD your God is the God of all gods and Lord of all … Continue reading

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God’s Word Speaks Today

  Deuteronomy 11:18 (NIV) Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Romans 1:16-17 (NIV) 16  I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who … Continue reading

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Believe and all things are possible

Mark 9:23 (ESV) And Jesus said to him, “If you can! All things are possible for one who believes.” 1 Peter 2:6 (ESV) For it stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” … Continue reading

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Seeking Opportunities to Serve God

Deuteronomy 4:29 (TEV) There you will look for the LORD your God, and if you search for him with all your heart, you will find him. Psalm 105:4 (NIV) Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Isaiah 55:6 (NIV) Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on … Continue reading

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