Category Archives: New Testament

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. When we are wronged the first reaction can be a desire for revenge—to make the offender pay for the pain they have inflicted upon us. But that only creates more … Continue reading

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Philippians 4:11

I have learned to be content with whatever I have. If you are married, do not look for a way out.  If you are single, do not become obsessed with getting married.  ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This … Continue reading

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Matthew 26:36

Then Jesus brought them to a garden grove, Gethsemane, and told them to sit down and wait while he went on ahead to pray. On the busiest, most intense, most heavily scheduled day of His life, Jesus took the time … Continue reading

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Ephesians 4:22-24

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the … Continue reading

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James 4:7

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Notice this pattern: first we submit to God, then the devil flees! We can get caught up with resisting the devil but that can be simply … Continue reading

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1 Corinthians 12:4-6

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same … Continue reading

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Luke 10:41-42

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” When Jesus came to … Continue reading

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Mark 1:14-15

After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” Notice that Jesus begins his … Continue reading

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1 Peter 4:8

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. You may trip and stumble a thousand times on your journey with your children.  But if they know you love the Lord and love them and … Continue reading

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Acts 4:32-33

All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord … Continue reading

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