Monthly Archives: July 2016

Idleness as an enemy

2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 (ESV) 6  Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. 7  For you yourselves know how you ought … Continue reading

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Joy in Christ

1 Peter 1:8-9 (ESV) 8  Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9  obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. John 15:11 … Continue reading

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Shining in a crooked and twisted generation

Philippians 2:1-16 (ESV) 1  Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2  complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3  Do … Continue reading

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Complete joy and happiness

Psalm 16:11 (NKJV) You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 112:1 (AMP) PRAISE THE Lord! (Hallelujah!) Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man who fears (reveres and worships) the Lord, who delights greatly in … Continue reading

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Jesus is with you even until the end.

Isaiah 58:9 (NIV) Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. “If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk. Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV) 19  “Therefore go and make disciples of all … Continue reading

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The Guiding Hand of God

Psalm 31:3 (TEV) You are my refuge and defense; guide me and lead me as you have promised. Proverbs 11:3 (TEV) If you are good, you are guided by honesty. People who can’t be trusted are destroyed by their own dishonesty. Isaiah 58:11 (TEV) And I will always guide you and satisfy you … Continue reading

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What’s your attitude?

Romans 8:5-6 (NIV) 5  Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6  The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind … Continue reading

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In All Lives Love Matters

Leviticus 19:18 (NIV) Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. Mark 12:31 (NIV) “The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” 2 John 1:5 (NIV) I am not writing … Continue reading

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Joy

1 Chronicles 16:27 (NIV)  Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy in his dwelling place. Nehemiah 12:43 (NIV) And on that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. The sound of rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard far … Continue reading

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Dancing in the Light (not the dark)

Psalm 30:11 (NIV) You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. Ecclesiastes 3:4 (NIV) . . . a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. . . 2 Samuel 6:14-15 (NIV) David, wearing a linen ephod, … Continue reading

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