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Psalm 119:33-34

Posted on January 30, 2013 by admin

Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end. Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart. When the Psalmist asks God to teach … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 15:58

Posted on January 28, 2013 by admin

Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. The Corinthian church was being … Continue reading →

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Matthew 5:43-45

Posted on January 25, 2013 by admin

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes … Continue reading →

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James 5:17-18

Posted on January 22, 2013 by admin

Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and … Continue reading →

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Matthew 12:36-37

Posted on January 21, 2013 by admin

But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned. We … Continue reading →

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1 Timothy 6:6-8

Posted on January 18, 2013 by admin

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. This can sound like heresy … Continue reading →

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Titus 2:11-13

Posted on January 17, 2013 by admin

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for … Continue reading →

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Exodus 3:5

Posted on January 15, 2013 by admin

“Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” At first Moses thought that this was an ordinary bush that was on fire, then he realized that he … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 6:17-18

Posted on January 14, 2013 by admin

Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 16:9

Posted on January 11, 2013 by admin

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. What a mystery this proverbs presents to us: as much as we plan, it is ultimately the Lord who determines our steps. But what a brilliant mystery! … Continue reading →

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