Author Archives: Robert Springer

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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Words are powerful!

Romans 10 Selected (NKJV) 13 For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” 14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have … Continue reading

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No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your permission!

Jeremiah 1:4-10 ESV Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Then … Continue reading

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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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