Blessed are those who persevere under trial, because when they have stood the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’ For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; […]
Posted on May 21st, 2008 by faith
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The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider. If anyone loudly blesses a neighbor early in the morning, it will be […]
Posted on May 20th, 2008 by faith
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At this the men greatly feared the Lord, and they offered a sacrifice . . . and made vows to him. (v. 16 NIV)
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Posted on May 20th, 2008 by faith
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“Pick me up and throw me into the sea . . . I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you.” (v. 12 NIV)
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Posted on May 20th, 2008 by faith
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The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded. He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightning he routed them. The valleys of the sea were exposed and the foundations of the earth laid bare at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast […]
Posted on May 20th, 2008 by faith
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The LORD will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven. The LORD will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The LORD your God will […]
Posted on May 18th, 2008 by faith
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They cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah. (v. 7 NIV)
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Posted on May 18th, 2008 by faith
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‘You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before […]
Posted on May 18th, 2008 by faith
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But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. (v. 3 NIV)
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Posted on May 17th, 2008 by faith
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Jesus replied, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born again. ‘ ‘How can anyone be born when they are old?’ Nicodemus asked. ‘Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!’ Jesus answered, ‘Very truly I tell you, […]
Posted on May 17th, 2008 by faith
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. . . they did not honor him as God. (v. 21 ESV)
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Posted on May 17th, 2008 by faith
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For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: […]
Posted on May 16th, 2008 by faith
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. . . if you will not take it to heart to give honor to my name, says the Lord of hosts, then I will send the curse upon you . . . (v. 2 ESV)
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Posted on May 16th, 2008 by faith
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Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very […]
Posted on May 15th, 2008 by faith
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Then Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the Lord God of Israel and give praise to him. And tell me now what you have done.” (v. 19 ESV)
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Posted on May 15th, 2008 by faith
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I will praise you, LORD, with all my heart; before the ‘gods’ I will sing your praise. I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness, for you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame. When […]
Posted on May 14th, 2008 by faith
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. . . to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus . . . (v. 21 ESV)
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Posted on May 13th, 2008 by faith
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Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him down, because he did not give God the glory (v. 23 ESV)
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Posted on May 13th, 2008 by faith
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But since you excel in everything–in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you –see that you also excel in this grace of giving. I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the […]
Posted on May 12th, 2008 by faith
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‘Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there […]
Posted on May 12th, 2008 by faith
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