Monthly Archives: April 2016

No greater love

John 3:16 (NIV)  “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 life.”

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Become strong in your faith

Galatians 3:26 (NIV)  You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Colossians 2:6-7 (TEV) 6  Since … Continue reading

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God’s Discipline

Job 5:17-18 (NIV) 17  Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. 18  For he wounds, but he also binds up; he injures, but his hands also heal. Psalm 94:12-13 (NIV) 12  Blessed is the man you discipline, O LORD, the man … Continue reading

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Government

God holds those in government accountable Deuteronomy 17:18-20 (NIV) 18  When he takes the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself on a scroll a copy of this law, taken from that of the priests, who are Levites. 19  It is to be with him, and he … Continue reading

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Decisions, decisions

Get good advice before making decisions — Proverbs 18:15 (NIV) The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out. God’s Word helps us make decisions — Psalm 119:105 (NIV)  Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Ask God … Continue reading

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Quenching our thirst

Psalm 42:2 (NIV) My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? Psalm 107:8-9 (NIV) 8  Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men, 9  for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry … Continue reading

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Praise His Name

Psalm 140:13 (NIV) Surely the righteous will praise your name and the upright will live before you. Isaiah 38:19 (NIV) The living, the living–they praise you, as I am doing today; fathers tell their children about your faithfulness. Matthew 15:36-37 (NIV) 36  Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, and … Continue reading

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Godly Advice

The fool shuns advice– Proverbs 12:15 (NIV) The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice. Wise people seek advice– Proverbs 1:5-7 (NIV) 5  let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance– 6  for understanding proverbs and … Continue reading

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Wealth

Proverbs 11:28 (ESV) Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf. 1 Timothy 6:17 (NIV) Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope … Continue reading

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Love your enemies

Matthew 5:43-48 (NIV) [Jesus said:] 43  “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44  But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45  that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun … Continue reading

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