Monthly Archives: August 2016

No easier way

John 15:18-21 (NIV) 18 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. … Continue reading

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No accidents

Psalm 37:23-24 (NIV) 23 If the LORD delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm; 24 though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand. Psalm 139:16 (NIV) Your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written … Continue reading

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Don’t be satisfied with a “Comfortable” Church

Philippians 1:27-28 (NIV) 27  Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of … Continue reading

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Walk a mile in their shoes

Luke 6:41-42 (NIV) 41  “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 42  How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when you yourself fail … Continue reading

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Follow His Voice and Not our Own

Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV)  “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Acts 9:6 (NIV) “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” Acts 26:16 … Continue reading

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Make Good on our Opportunities to Share Jesus with Others

Proverbs 3:27 (NIV) Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. Galatians 6:10 (HCSB) Therefore, as we have opportunity, we must work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith. Ephesians 5:15-17 (TLB) 15  So be … Continue reading

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The door of opportunity

Colossians 4:5 (NIV) Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Galatians 6:10 (NIV) Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Revelation 3:8 (NIV) I know your deeds. See, I have … Continue reading

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The tithe of a child

Leviticus 27:30 (NIV) A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. Mark 10:15 (NIV) I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will … Continue reading

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Living up to our principals

Psalm 119:45 (NIV) I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. 1 Corinthians 1:25 (NIV) For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength. 2 Timothy 3:1-2 (NIV) 1  But mark this: There will be terrible … Continue reading

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Me apart from the ways of the world

2 Corinthians 6:17-18 (NIV) 17  “Therefore come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” 18  “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” Ephesians 5:7-8 (NIV) 7  Therefore … Continue reading

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