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Who is My Enemy?

You will help me, Lord God, and keep me from falling; 5 you will punish my enemies for their evil deeds. Be my faithful friend and destroy them. 6 I will bring a gift and offer a sacrifice to you, … Continue reading

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The Bottom Line

Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 7 After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it.8 So if we have enough food … Continue reading

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Make A Change

Be gracious to me, God, according to Your faithful love; according to Your abundant compassion, blot out my rebellion. 2 Wash away my guilt and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I am conscious of my rebellion, and my … Continue reading

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Almighty God

From east to west, the powerful Lord God has been calling together everyone on earth. 2 God shines brightly from Zion, the most beautiful city. 3 Our God approaches, but not silently; a flaming fire comes first, and a storm … Continue reading

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Last Testament

Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all who inhabit the world, 2 both low and high, rich and poor together. 3 My mouth speaks wisdom; my heart’s meditation brings understanding. 4 I turn my ear to a proverb; I explain … Continue reading

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Have You Touched Jesus Lately?

[reprinted from July 27, 2011] Once they crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. When the men of that place recognized Him, they alerted the whole vicinity and brought to Him all who were sick. They were begging Him … Continue reading

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The Lost

Tax collectors and sinners were all crowding around to listen to Jesus.2 So the Pharisees and the teachers of the Law of Moses started grumbling, “This man is friendly with sinners. He even eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told … Continue reading

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There’s Always Time

Our God, our ancestors told us what wonders you worked and we listened carefully. 2 You chased off the nations by causing them trouble with your powerful arm. Then you let our ancestors take over their land. 3 Their strength … Continue reading

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Such a Prayer

[reprinted from September 20, 2011] Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and … Continue reading

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Keep My Candle Lit

[reprinted from January 10, 2012] Jody’s note 9/11/13: Remembering all those who died on September 11, 2001 and all those who continue to walk on, keeping their candle lit. There is not enough darkness in all the world to put … Continue reading

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