Published May 30th, 2011 by

Job 42:11– there came to him all his brothers and sisters and all who had known him before, and they ate bread with him in his house; and they sympathized…

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Published May 30th, 2011 by

Hebrews 13:5– I will never desert you, nor forsake you (NASB). Many a person scorns the Word of God and all that it stands for, yet unknowingly uses Biblical phrases…

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Published May 28th, 2011 by

1 Timothy 1:19– Cling tightly to your faith in Christ and always keep your conscience clear, doing what you know is right. For some people have disobeyed their consciences and…

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Published May 28th, 2011 by

John 21: 9-12a-When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread. Jesus said “Bring some of the fish you‘ve just caught.”Simon…

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Published May 26th, 2011 by

Numbers 12:1-3– Miriam and Aaron talked against Moses behind his back because of his Cushite wife (he had married a Cushite woman.) They said, ‘Is it only through Moses that…

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Published May 26th, 2011 by

2 Corinthians 1:11–You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us in answer to many prayers (RSV). Those…

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Published May 25th, 2011 by

Jeremiah 24:7–I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord. They will be my people and I will be their God, for they will return…

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Published May 24th, 2011 by

Proverbs 15:2–The tongue of the wise utters knowledge rightly, but the mouth of the [self-confident] fool pours out folly (AMP). The family raves about my lemon pie. The occasional guest…

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Published May 22nd, 2011 by

Philippians 4:11-12– Not that I speak from want; for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and…

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Published May 22nd, 2011 by

Revelation 3:15, 16– I know you inside and out, and find little to my liking. You’re not cold, you’re not hot. You’re stale. You’re stagnant. You make me want to…

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