Monthly Archives: June 2012

Proverbs 29:15

A child left to himself disgraces his mother. A wife and mother should be held in the highest esteem in her home.  A husband’s job is to make sure his wife is respected, that no one sasses Mom without answering … Continue reading

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Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. It has been said before—we don’t … Continue reading

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1 Corinthians 12:18-20

But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, … Continue reading

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Matthew 8:19-22

Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” … Continue reading

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Psalm 8:3-4

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? This Psalm reminds … Continue reading

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Romans 14:22-23

So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves. But whoever has doubts is condemned if they eat, because their eating is not from … Continue reading

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Colossians 3:8

But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. All of these vices are based upon self-gratification. Anger and rage can be used to manipulate things … Continue reading

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Psalm 73:1-3

Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the … Continue reading

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Romans 4:19-20

Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead —since he was about a hundred years old —and that Sarah’s womb was also dead. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding … Continue reading

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1 Corinthians 13:6, 7

Love…always perseveres. Ever since God had to go looking for Adam, the challenge for men has been to stay put and face their responsibilities instead of taking off. ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This article is subject to … Continue reading

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