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1 Corinthians 1:17

For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power Sometimes we make the gospel too complex. In our quest for more information, … Continue reading

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Romans 1:8

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. What an amazing statement. Rome was the center of the Gentile world, and the church was flourishing in … Continue reading

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Acts 4:27-30

“Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel in this city to conspire against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed. They did what your power and will had decided beforehand should happen. … Continue reading

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1 Corinthians 7:17

Each one should retain the place in life that the Lord assigned to him and to which God has called him. Sometimes single people are given the impression that marriage is the ultimate goal of life for the Christian.  That … Continue reading

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Psalm 22:1-2

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, but I … Continue reading

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1John 3:16

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.  And ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. Biblical love is commitment love.  It is not simply how you feel. More than … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:33

Each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself. Marriage is not a man working a wife into his schedule; marriage is a man making his wife his everything! ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network … Continue reading

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Galatians 6:2-5

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride … Continue reading

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1 Corinthians 11:11

Remember that in God’s plan men and women need each other. When a husband says, “I have achieved so much,” he ought always to add, “because at home I have someone who has enabled me to.”  ~ Dr T. Evans … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:1-2

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Paul does not leave it up … Continue reading

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