Monthly Archives: July 2016
What Do I Say?
1 Peter 3:15 (NIV) 15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and … Continue reading
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It is You?
2 Samuel 12:4-9 Selected (NKJV) 4 And a traveler came to the rich man, who refused to take from his own flock and from his own herd to prepare one for the wayfaring man who had come to him; but he … Continue reading
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Why are things so tough?
1 Peter 5:8 (NKJV) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Life is tough! There is no doubt about that. Many are struggling asking where God is … Continue reading
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Are you listening?
1 Samuel 3:7-11 (NKJV) 7 (Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, nor was the word of the Lord yet revealed to him.) 8 And the Lord called Samuel again the third time. So he arose and went to Eli, and … Continue reading
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Thanks for being a doubting Thomas!
John 20:26-29 (NKJV) 26 And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, “Peace to you!” 27 Then He said to Thomas, “Reach your finger … Continue reading
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Who is in your heart?
Ephesians 3:14-19 14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, … Continue reading
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To What Were You Called?
Ephesians 4:11-13 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we … Continue reading
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Everyone Needs a Friend!
1 Samuel 18:1-3 (NKJV) 18 Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 Saul took him that day, and would not let … Continue reading
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Speak the Truth in Love!
Ephesians 4:14-24 Selected Verses (NKJV) 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth … Continue reading
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Sponge Bob!
Colossians 3:16 (KJV) 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. What does it mean … Continue reading
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Be a Blessing
Genesis 27 Selected Verses (NKJV) 4 And make me savory food, such as I love, and bring it to me that I may eat, that my soul may bless you before I die.”………. 27 And he came near and kissed him; and … Continue reading
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Start Where You Are!
2 Timothy 2:2 (NKJV) 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Paul was writing to Timothy who was his disciple. Paul poured … Continue reading
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Work is an act of Worship!
Psalm 90:16-17 (NKJV) 16 Let Your work appear to Your servants, And Your glory to their children. 17 And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the … Continue reading
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Come Boldly Before the Throne!
Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV) 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. We have learned that all things are possible with God. We know He … Continue reading
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All things are possible! Dry Bones shall Live!
Ezekiel 37:4-6 (NKJV) 37 The hand of the Lord came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. 2 Then He caused … Continue reading
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Justice or Mercy – You Decide!
James 2:8-13 Selected (NKJV) 8 If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well; 9 but if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as … Continue reading
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Why do you compare yourself to others?
Galatians 6:4-5 Each of you must examine your own actions. Then you can be proud of your own accomplishments without comparing yourself to others. Assume your own responsibility. I am not as good as Joe. I wish I had his … Continue reading
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People of Vision!
Prov 29:18 Where there is no vision the people perish. Are you a person of vision? Do you see things others do not see? God has blessed me with a different kind of vision. He allows me to see things … Continue reading
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Are you a good read?
1 Timothy 4:12 (NKJV) 12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. When a book is really enjoyable, people say it is a … Continue reading
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Flawless
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Sometimes we sit and look at ourselves as if we are completely lost and … Continue reading
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Are you hungry for more?
Matthew 5:6-16 (NKJV) 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the … Continue reading
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Which are you?
Psalm 118:24 (NKJV) 24 This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Some people say Good morning Lord; others say Good Lord it’s morning. Which are you? Abraham Lincoln said “Folks are usually … Continue reading
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Be Still and Know!
Psalm 46:10 (NKJV) 10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! How still are you during your waking hours? I just heard a sermon by my … Continue reading
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Singing the Blues.
Psalm 30:11-12 (NKJV) 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 my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent. O Lord … Continue reading
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What is it you seek?
John 6:26-27 (NKJV) 26 Jesus answered them and said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled. 27 Do not labor for the food which … Continue reading
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I’m independent!
John 6:68-69 (NKJV) 68 But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” … Continue reading
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I’m Not Sure I Can Go On! From Mountain to Valley….Success to Panic!
1 Kings 19:4New King James Version (NKJV) 4 But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he prayed that he might die, and said, “It is enough! Now, Lord, … Continue reading
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I Don’t Believe in God!
James 2:19 (NKJV) 19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! So you don’t believe in God. That’s OK! He believes in you. But what about the fact that Satan’s demons believe in … Continue reading
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Speak the Truth!
Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of God stands forever. Isaiah tells us that the only constant truth is the Word of God. All else fades away. But these days, people are trying to … Continue reading
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