Tag Archives: Scriptures

1 Peter 1:3

January 04, 2025 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. … Continue reading

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Yesterday

January 03, 2025 Isaiah 52:12 For the LORD will go before you, and the God of Israel will be your rear guard. Security from Yesterday. “God requires that which is past.” At the end of the year we turn with … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:15-16

January 02, 2025 Ephesians 5:15-16 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Two little words are found in the Greek version here. They are translated “ton kairon” … Continue reading

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Life In Christ – New Year’s Day

January 01, 2025 John 14:19 “Because I live, you will live also.” This truth instructs us in many ways: let us hint at three. It instructs us to admire the condescension of Christ. Look at the two pronouns, ‘ye’ and … Continue reading

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New Years Verse 1/01/2025

LOOK FORWARD IN HOPE! KEEP LOOKING UP IN EXPECTATION! According to the world’s calendar, the Christmas Season is over and a New Year starts. However, Christians do not rely on a calendar to celebrate Christ and though this is the … Continue reading

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New Years Eve Verse 12/31/2024

LOOK FORWARD IN HOPE! KEEP LOOKING UP IN EXPECTATION! With all going on in the world, let’s keep hope alive in Christ Jesus and our eyes focused heavenward. The day of the Bridegroom’s return is one day closer and one … Continue reading

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Christmas Verse 12/24/2024

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Yearning for God . . . 7

Scripture Reference: Psalm 42 The Delight of the Psalmist “Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance.” Now drink in verse 8. “The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in … Continue reading

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Yearning for God . . . 6

Scripture Reference: Psalm 42 The Despair of the Psalmist – Continued John the Baptist became dreadfully depressed. He certainly had valid reasons. John was in prison and eventually was beheaded for his preaching. He was “the second Elijah,” the “forerunner” … Continue reading

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Yearning for God . . . 5

Scripture Reference: Psalm 42 The Despair of the Psalmist – Continued The important thought about your depression is not that you get out of it but what you get out of it. What do you learn from it? If your … Continue reading

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Yearning for God . . . 4

Scripture Reference: Psalm 42 The Despair of the Psalmist My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, “Where is your God?” Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you … Continue reading

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Yearning for God . . . 3

Scripture Reference: Psalm 42 The Desire of the Psalmist “As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear … Continue reading

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Yearning for God . . . 2

Scripture Reference: Psalm 42 Believe me, depression is a normal part of our lives. Rain, for instance, is absolutely essential for health and life on this planet, but we wouldn’t want rain all the time. Right? When there is too … Continue reading

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Yearning for God . . . 1

Scripture Reference: Psalm 42 Coming upon the holidays through the next couple of months (end of 2024), it’s not unusual in the least for people to experience that “blue” period in life. Let’s call it what it is: depression. We … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 12/02/2024

Be Strengthened and Grounded In Love Paul’s prayer: That He [the Father] would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your … Continue reading

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The Absoluteness of Jesus Christ

December 01, 2024 John 16:14 He will glorify Me . . . The pietistic movements of to-day have none of the rugged reality of the New Testament about them; there is nothing about them that needs the death of Jesus … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 11/30/2024

Do You Have the Right Guy? Scripture References: 2 Kings 23:36, 24:8; Acts 21:37-38 The Navy twice arrested William Finch and hauled him in as a deserter, though he is not in the Navy. Someone used his name and social … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 11/29/2024

Commitment Some even call it the “C” word today, as if to shame commitment. The demands and costs of commitment seem too great to many people, and convenience often wins out over the sacrifice involved in being committed to someone … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Blessing 11/28/2024

Finding Joy In Thanksgiving Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/27/2024

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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