Teach us to count our days. (v. 12)
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Posted on December 31st, 2007 by faith
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as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: ‘I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way’ — ‘a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’ ‘ And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching […]

Posted on December 30th, 2007 by faith
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More than 2,318 people in 133 countries have signed up to pray for IBS-STL through the Call to Prayer ministry. Praise God for this wonderful prayer support!
We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 1 Thessalonians 1:2
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I will magnify him with thanksgiving. (v. 30)
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Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me. (v. 7)
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O Lord, you have searched me and known me. (v. 1)
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God is our refuge and strength. (v. 1)
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After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’ When King Herod heard this […]

Posted on December 25th, 2007 by faith
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In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap. (v. 14)
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Posted on December 25th, 2007 by faith
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Millions of people around the world have logged onto the IBS-STL website to read the Scriptures published there. Pray God continues to use this tool to reach those who are searching for the truth.
Send me your light and your faithful care, let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, […]

Posted on December 25th, 2007 by faith
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To you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. (v. 11)
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Posted on December 25th, 2007 by faith
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Praise God for the two Christian bookstores we opened this year in the Middle East. IBS-STL now has 16 bookstores in that area. Pray God’s protection for the staff and their families.
But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that […]

Posted on December 25th, 2007 by faith
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And she gave birth to her first-born son. (v. 7)
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Posted on December 25th, 2007 by faith
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Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Moved by the […]

Posted on December 25th, 2007 by faith
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I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. (v. 4)
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Posted on December 23rd, 2007 by faith
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‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the […]

Posted on December 23rd, 2007 by faith
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Thank God for the 25 OM Books stores established across India. Plans are to expand to 50 stores by 2012. Pray for God’s blessings on the stores and the vision to increase the network.
May the LORD, the God of your ancestors, increase you a thousand times and bless you as he has promised! […]

Posted on December 23rd, 2007 by faith
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My God in his steadfast love will meet me. (v. 10)
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Posted on December 22nd, 2007 by faith
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Praise God for the continuing witness of more than 40 Wesley Owen bookstores in the U.K. Pray they become an increasingly important resource for local churches and communities.
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
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Posted on December 22nd, 2007 by faith
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Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us–whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter–asserting that the day of the Lord has already come. […]

Posted on December 22nd, 2007 by faith
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