Category Archives: Bible Books

Worship Closer and Unafraid

Once when Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And when … Continue reading

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Wanted: an Available Tool in the Hand of God

Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed – and they have no comforter; power was on the side of their oppressors – and they have … Continue reading

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Seasons

Everything on earth has its own time and its own season. There is a time for birth and death, planting and reaping, for killing and healing, destroying and building, for crying and laughing, weeping and dancing, for throwing stones and … Continue reading

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Where Will You Worship?

As he was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!” “Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every … Continue reading

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God’s Requirements

The LORD God has told us what is right and what he demands: “See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God.” Micah 6:8 (CEV) I have been sick with a cold this … Continue reading

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Are your Eyes on God or the Giant?

David asked the men standing near him, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?” 1 … Continue reading

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Get Ready!

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, jingle all the way! Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh…Heh! James Lord Pierpont (1857) The Christmas season is here! How do I know that? The music is in the … Continue reading

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God Will Let You Choose!

[Jesus said,]“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against … Continue reading

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Celebrating Anniversaries

Then he called his 10 servants, gave each of them 10 minas, and said, “Engage in business until I come back.” – Luke 19:13 So be on the alert, because you don’t know on what day your Lord will come … Continue reading

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O Give Thanks to the LORD!

There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD. The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the LORD Proverbs 21:30-31 (NIV) Growing up in my relationship with God … Continue reading

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