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The Spirit that You Carry
“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit...
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The End of the Story
“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city,...
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Digging Up the Roots
“Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you,...
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Where Does True Joy Comes From?
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11 I love...
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Jesus Is Better than Being Better
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boa...
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Do Our Doubts Get the Final Word?
“Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed t...
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A Love That Never Gets Tired
“Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you, I give men in return for you, peoples in exchange for your life. Fear not, for I a...
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How Do You Make Decisions?
“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the word...
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You Can Do Hard Things
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know ...
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Building Your Spiritual Muscles
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-con...
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Prayer
“ In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.” Ephesians 3:12 If you’re anything like me, prayer can sometimes be ...
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Choosing The Better Portion
“Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who ...
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I Am the Vine; You Are the Branches
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.“John 15:5 I have...
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Loving the Body of Christ
“ Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with ...
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Welcoming Others from His Great Love
“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and...
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Fear, Get Out of Here
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” Psalm 56: 3...
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A Hope That Won't Fail
“But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come als...
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Do You Have Joy Today?
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” Psalm 51:12 Right this very moment, ask Jesus to fill your ...
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Are You Still Salty?
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be ...
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Spoons and God's Transforming Grace
“So that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and ...
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The Simple Ministry of Presence
Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what He taught. But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jes...
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Releasing the Reins
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in hea...
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Why Is Today a Great Day?
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 If you’ve been at camp before, you know that we do this thi...
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How Do We Wait Well?
“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” Psalm 27:14 I think that waiting is the hardest thing to do in l...
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Fears
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go....
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Abiding in the Vine
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing […] As the Father ...
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Instead of Hiding, We Are Free
“Then he added, ‘Behold, I have come to do your will.’ He does away with the first in order to establish the second. And by that will we have been sa...
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Lean Not On Your Own Understanding
“Trust the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your path...
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Kind Words
“Kind words are like honey - sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” Proverbs 16:24 “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never...
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The Normal Christian Life
“The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-control...