Monthly Archives: April 2016

April 30 Sing to Him Who Listens!

Psalm 68:4 (NIV) 4 Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him—his name is the Lord. Do you thank God for all the little things you can do every day? … Continue reading

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April 29 Answer to a Higher Authority!

1 Corinthians 10:31 (NKJV) 31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Do you compare yourself to others? How do you measure up? What is the standard by which you determine … Continue reading

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April 28 Why Am I Here?

Ephesians 2:8-10 (NKJV) 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for … Continue reading

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April 27 It’s all about you!

Philippians 2:3 (NKJV) 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Why do you volunteer your time to help others? What do you get out of it? … Continue reading

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April 26 Don’t Be Afraid!

Philippians 4:6-7 (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 your minds … Continue reading

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April 25 Send us!

Isaiah 6:8 (NKJV) 8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 (NKJV) 8 Also I heard the voice of the … Continue reading

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April 24 Raise your hands to the Lord

Psalm 134:1-3 (NKJV) Praising the Lord in His House at Night 134 Behold, bless the Lord, All you servants of the Lord, Who by night stand in the house of the Lord! 2 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, And bless … Continue reading

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April 23 I can do it myself!

John 5:30 (NKJV) 30 I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me. I am a self-made … Continue reading

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April 22 Look to the Promises!

Isaiah 55:11 (NKJV) 11 So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. … Continue reading

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April 21 The Bible is the Word of God!

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV) 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. These … Continue reading

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April 20 You are chosen!

Isaiah 49:6-7 6 Indeed He says, ‘It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant To raise up the tribes of Jacob, And to restore the preserved ones of Israel; I will also give You as a light … Continue reading

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April 19 Think Before You Speak!

James 1:19    Qualities Needed in Trials 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Relationships are the most … Continue reading

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April 18 Becoming One or Remaining That Way!

Genesis 2:22-24 (NKJV) 22 Then the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man. 23 And Adam said: “This is now bone of my bones And flesh of my … Continue reading

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April 17 Fading in Heaven’s light

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs … Continue reading

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April 16 Attitude is Everything!

Proverbs 15:13 (NKJV) 13 A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. Today, I went to lunch with my friend Steve and our discussion was about how many people will waste more … Continue reading

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April 15 Render unto Caesar

Mark 12:17 (NKJV) 17 And Jesus answered and said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Render unto the IRS what is theirs. Why should we send them the money? … Continue reading

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April 14 There is wisdom in the name

2 Chronicles 1:1-12 Selected (NKJV) Solomon Requests Wisdom 1 Now Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him and exalted him exceedingly……..6 And Solomon went up there to the bronze altar before … Continue reading

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April 13 Can God Trust You With More?

Matthew 25:14-30 Selected Verses (NKJV) The Parable of the Talents 14 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave … Continue reading

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April 12 W.O.W. – With Out Words

Titus 2:6-8 6 Likewise, exhort the young men to be sober-minded, 7 in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, 8 sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent … Continue reading

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April 11 If you Want to Walk on Water, You have to Get Out of the Boat!

Matthew 14:25-33 (NKJV) Jesus Walks on the Sea 25 Now in the fourth watch of the night [just before dawn] Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, … Continue reading

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April 10 He Loves You!

Romans 5:8 (NKJV) 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. He loves You! That’s right! Even before you knew how to love, He loved you. In fact, it … Continue reading

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April 9 I am with you!

Isaiah 41:10-11 (NIV) 10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 11 “All who rage … Continue reading

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April 8 Stay the Course

Luke 18:1-8 (NKJV) The Parable of the Persistent Widow 18 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God … Continue reading

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April 7 Going through it!

Psalm 30:5b, 11-12 (NKJV) Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. 11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, 12 To the end that … Continue reading

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April 6 The Dreamer Lives out his dreams!

Genesis 50:20 (NIV) 20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. There are many who will hold you back when you have large dreams. If … Continue reading

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April 5 What do we do now? It’s Friday but Sunday is coming!

Luke 24:1-12 Selected Verses (NIV) Jesus Has Risen 24 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from … Continue reading

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April 4 It is Finished!

John 19:28-30 (NKJV) It Is Finished 28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” 29 Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge … Continue reading

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April 3 He is Risen Indeed!

1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Selected Verses – The Risen Christ, Our Hope 12 Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if … Continue reading

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April 2 Your Redeemer Lives!

2 Corinthians 5:18-19. 18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing … Continue reading

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April 1 Are You Kidding Me?

1 Corinthians 1:18 “For the message of the cross is FOOLISHNESS to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God …  in the wisdom of God, since the world through wisdom did … Continue reading

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