Monthly Archives: August 2016

He is with you!

Jeremiah 15:20 ESV And I will make you to this people [Judah] a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail over you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you, … Continue reading

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Happy Hour!

Psalm 139:17-19 (MSG) 17-19 Your thoughts—how rare, how beautiful! God, I’ll never comprehend them! I couldn’t even begin to count them any more than I could count the sand of the sea. Oh, let me rise in the morning and live … Continue reading

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Blessed to Be a Blessing!

John 15:5-8 (NKJV) 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast … Continue reading

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Are you close?

Psalm 138:6 (NKJV) 6 Though the Lord is on high, Yet He regards the lowly; But the proud He knows from afar. How does God view you? Does He know you from afar or are you in a relationship? God and … Continue reading

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I Hate This Job!

Colossians 3:23 (NKJV) 23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, Many people don’t like their jobs. Zig Ziglar told a story about a woman with whom he met that hated her job … Continue reading

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Head to Heart to Head!

Deuteronomy 8:2 “You shall remember all the way which the LORD your God has led you in the wilderness these forty years, that He might humble you, testing you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep … Continue reading

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Wrapped in Righteousness!

Isaiah 61:10 (NKJV) 10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom … Continue reading

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Why won’t You answer my prayers?

John 14:13-14 (NKJV) 13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. God says that whatever you ask … Continue reading

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Are you going to or being the Church?

James 2:14-27 (NKJV) 14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you … Continue reading

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Return to Me and I will return to you!

Zechariah 1:3 (NKJV) 3 Therefore say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Return to Me,” says the Lord of hosts, “and I will return to you,” says the Lord of hosts. Zechariah had returned from Babylon to Judah and … Continue reading

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There’s Still a Chance!

Hebrews 4:1-3 (NKJV) Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but … Continue reading

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Who are you in Christ?

You are awesome! You are made in the image and likeness of God. You can do all things through Him who gives you strength. Joel Osteen’s Church has an opening statement for their worship services. It says “This is my … Continue reading

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Wag Your Tail and Not Your Tongue!

Galatians 5:14-15 (NKJV) 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 15 But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another! Many people … Continue reading

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A New Heart!

Ezekiel 36:24-27 24 For I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all countries, and bring you into your own land. 25 Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse … Continue reading

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Praiseworthy!

Philippians 4 Selected (NKJV) 1Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord,…….8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are … Continue reading

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Be Positive and Encouraging!

Hebrews 3:12-13 (NIV) 12 See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of … Continue reading

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Only You!

Isaiah 64:4-6 NKJV 4 For since the beginning of the world Men have not heard nor perceived by the ear, Nor has the eye seen any God besides You, Who acts for the one who waits for Him. 5 You meet him … Continue reading

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Can You Handle The Truth?

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV) 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. Scripture is the only standard by which … Continue reading

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Masterpiece!

Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. God created you in His image and likeness. What does it mean to be in … Continue reading

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Keep Going!

Philippians 1:3-6 (NKJV) 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of … Continue reading

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Flowers in God’s Garden!

Mark 4:3-9 (NKJV)The Parable of the Sower 3 “Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. 4 And it happened, as he sowed, that some seed fell by the wayside; and the birds of the air came and devoured it. 5 Some fell … Continue reading

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What will you reap?

Ephesians 6:7-8 7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit … Continue reading

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God’s Timing is Perfect!

Galatians 4:4 (NKJV) 4 But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, God has a plan. Most of the time, we don’t understand. He could have sent … Continue reading

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Do All Good Dogs Go To Heaven?

Job 12:7 and 10 “Ask the animals, and they will teach you…In God’s hand is the life of every creature, and the breath of all mankind.” Job tells us that the animals will teach us about God and His love. … Continue reading

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Unimpeachable!

Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” What kind … Continue reading

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What if I try and fail?

Ephesians 6:9-10 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are … Continue reading

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Are Your Requests Bold Enough?

Acts 3:6 (NKJV) 6 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” This man asked for alms but received … Continue reading

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Create your own team!

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 A cord of three strands is not easily broken.. 9 Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who … Continue reading

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Are you really ever alone?

Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV) 6 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” Variants of … Continue reading

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Picture this!

Isaiah 41:13 (NKJV) 13 For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’ You are special! If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. On our refrigerator … Continue reading

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I blew it!

Jonah 1:1-11 Selected (NIV) Jonah Flees From the Lord 1 The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But … Continue reading

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