Category Archives: Bible Books

Draw Near to God…if you dare!

Jesus and his disciples went to the town of Capernaum. Then on the next Sabbath he went into the Jewish meeting place and started teaching. Everyone was amazed at his teaching. He taught with authority, and not like the teachers … Continue reading

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Praising God Forward

I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.  Psalm 9:1-2 (NIV) This week … Continue reading

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Fill me up with the good stuff!

I have hidden your word in my heart, so that I might not sin against you. — Psalm 119:11 I heard a speaker on the radio use this passage. His suggestion was that you find scriptures that relate to particular … Continue reading

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Living in His Peace

[Jesus said,] “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 (NIV) Peace is the … Continue reading

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What is My Excuse?

After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” As Jesus walked beside the Sea … Continue reading

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New Day – God’s Way

David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly, saying, “Praise be to you, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and … Continue reading

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Winter

Ask the LORD for rain in the springtime; it is the LORD who makes the storm clouds. He gives showers of rain to men, and plants of the field to everyone. Zechariah 10:1 (NIV) It’s winter here in the panhandle … Continue reading

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I Do – But God Does First!

I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue. If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; but God has surely listened and heard my voice in prayer. Praise … Continue reading

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Rest for my Soul

Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is … Continue reading

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Grief Goes – Hope Lives

…we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (NIV) And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out … Continue reading

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