Monthly Archives: January 2016

January 31 The Pause that refreshes! ; ;

James 1:19 (NIV) Listening and Doing 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry… When programming a phone number with and extension into a cell … Continue reading

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January 30 I never said it would be easy!

John 16:33 (NKJV) 33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” In this world you will have … Continue reading

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January 29 Help Us To Change

Revelation 21:5 (ESV) 5 And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” God tells us that He makes all things … Continue reading

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January 28 Are you listening?

1 Kings 19 (NIV)The Lord Appears to Elijah And the word of the Lord came to him: “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 10 He replied, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your … Continue reading

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January 27 God wants to be Good To You

Isaiah 30: 18-20 18 Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! 19 People of Zion, who … Continue reading

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January 26 Why Can’t I Forgive Myself?

Leviticus 16: 11 “Aaron shall bring the bull for his own sin offering to make atonement for himself and his household, and he is to slaughter the bull for his own sin offering…….14 He is to take some of the bull’s blood … Continue reading

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January 25 Help Me to Stand Too!

Ephesians 6:18-20 (NIV) 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray also for me, that whenever … Continue reading

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January 24 Be Prepared to Stand

Ephesians 6:10-18 (NIV) The Armor of God 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is … Continue reading

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January 23 It ain’t gonna be easy!

John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Did you think everything would go your way as … Continue reading

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January 22 Is Your Light Shining?

Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV) 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it … Continue reading

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January 21 If God Be For Us…..

2 Kings 6:16-18 Elisha Captures Blinded Syrians …16So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 17Then Elisha prayed and said, “O LORD, I pray, open his eyes that … Continue reading

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January 20 The Devil Made Me Do It!

Luke 10:17-20   17 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” 18 He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions … Continue reading

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January 19 Mindful of Grace

Jeremiah 31:33 (NKJV) 33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will … Continue reading

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January 18 How’s Your Faith?

Hebrews 11 (NIV) Selected Verses Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at … Continue reading

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January 17 Don’t Worry, Be Happy!

Philippians 4:6-7New International Version (NIV) 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and … Continue reading

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January 16 What is Your Motive?

Hebrews 10 (NIV) Selected Verses Christ’s Sacrifice Once for All 10 The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. ……..4 It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. … Continue reading

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January 15 What You Say Can Hurt Them and You

Matthew 15 Selected Verses 10 When He had called the multitude to Himself, He said to them, “Hear and understand: 11 Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.” 16 So … Continue reading

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January 14 Are you different?

Matthew 5:17-18 The Fulfillment of the Law 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and … Continue reading

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January 13 Rest for the Weary

Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV) 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find … Continue reading

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January 12 Prepare for the Harvest

John 4:34-38New King James Version (NKJV) 34 Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. 35 Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the … Continue reading

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January 11 Be an Encourager!

Hebrews 10:24-25 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you … Continue reading

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January 10 All is not lost!

1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 ESV But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose … Continue reading

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January 9 Be Strong and Courageous

Joshua 1:5-9 (NKJV) God’s Commission to Joshua 5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake … Continue reading

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January 8 Run Your Race

Hebrews 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, … Continue reading

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January 7 Be Transformed and Transforming

Romans 12 (NIV) – A Living Sacrifice 12 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not … Continue reading

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January 6 Be a Friend

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NIV) 9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help … Continue reading

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January 5 Be Strong and Courageous

Joshua 1:9 (NIV) 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” We face a new year with new challenges. … Continue reading

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January 4 Let Go!

Isaiah 61:1-3 (NIV) The Year of the Lord’s Favor 61 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, … Continue reading

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January 3 Being Content

Philippians 4:11-12New King James Version (NKJV) 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and … Continue reading

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January 2 It’ll be OK

Romans 8:18-31 (NIV) Present Suffering and Future Glory 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of … Continue reading

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January 1 Moving Forward

Philippians 3:12-14 (NKJV) Pressing Toward the Goal 12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I … Continue reading

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