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Sonnet 43
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7 NIV...
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Dec 18, 20222 min read


God Is With Us
"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." Isaiah...
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Dec 17, 20222 min read


Gossip
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32 NIV Have you ever...
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Dec 16, 20221 min read


Like the Stars
“Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and...
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Dec 15, 20222 min read


Say Again
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" Philippians 4:4 NIV Looking back over years of taking classes, I have likely...
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Dec 14, 20221 min read


Reaping Songs of Joy
"May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy. Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts...
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Dec 13, 20222 min read


Good News, Bad News
So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for...
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Dec 12, 20221 min read


Joy vs. Happiness
Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. Psalms 47:1 NIV In Kirk, Jordan, and Anthony's formative years, Janice...
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Dec 11, 20221 min read


A New Heart
“And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give...
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Dec 10, 20221 min read


Generosity
“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25 NIV I admit it has taken me years to...
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Dec 10, 20222 min read


Mercy
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy." Matthew 5:7 A mother once approached Napoleon seeking a pardon for her son. The...
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Dec 10, 20221 min read


Hunger and Thirst
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. - Matthew 5:6 NRSV How does it feel to be physically...
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Dec 10, 20222 min read


Sheep, Wolves, Serpents, and Doves
"See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves." Matthew 10:16 NRSV If...
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Dec 10, 20222 min read


Breaking Habits
If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. 1 John 4:15 NIV If you've ever tried to break a...
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Dec 10, 20221 min read


Doors
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7 NIV Doors! Those points...
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Dec 9, 20222 min read


Transformed
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve...
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Dec 8, 20222 min read


First
“But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33 NRSV...
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Dec 7, 20221 min read


All the Saints
"Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all...
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Dec 6, 20221 min read


Them
"Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not...
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Dec 5, 20221 min read


Bowing Down
Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. Psalms 95:6 NKJV Merriam-Webster gives the following...
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Dec 4, 20222 min read
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