Category Archives: Bible Books

Because I Said So

Then the word of the LORD came to me: “Son of man, I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you with a fatal blow. But you must not lament or weep or let your tears … Continue reading

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Treasures

He [Jesus] said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” … Continue reading

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If You Have Ears to Hear

– Henry Neufeld The cupbearer and the baker of the king of Egypt, who were confined in the prison, each had a dream. Both had a dream on the same night, and each dream had its own meaning. When Joseph … Continue reading

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Loving Lifeguard

[Jesus said,] “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.”    Luke 19:10 (HCSB) [Jesus said,] “God did not send his Son into the world to condemn its people. He sent him to save them!”     … Continue reading

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First Century Church Wanted

Pay attention, my children! Follow my advice, and you will be happy. Listen carefully to my instructions, and you will be wise. Come to my home each day and listen to me. You will find happiness. By finding me, you … Continue reading

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Whose Opinion Matters?

They want to serve themselves and not Christ the Lord. Their flattery and fancy talk fool people who don’t know any better.     Romans 16:18 (CEV) These people grumble and complain and live by their own selfish desires. They brag about … Continue reading

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Marinating in Love

Behold, Yahweh stood above it, and said, “I am Yahweh, the God of Abraham your father, and the God of Isaac. The land whereon you lie, to you will I give it, and to your seed. Your seed will be … Continue reading

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Take the Egypt Out of Me, Lord!

From Henry Neufeld (Scripture is from his own translation) 3And the Israelites said to them [Moses and Aaron], “Oh that we had died by YHWH’s hand in Egypt, where we sat by cauldrons of boiling meat and ate bread until … Continue reading

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I Don’t Have the Strength – But…

Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt … Continue reading

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No Rain – But Tears

[reprinted from September 29, 2008] Help, God—the bottom has fallen out of my life! Master, hear my cry for help! Listen hard! Open your ears! Listen to my cries for mercy.                   Psalm 130:1-2 (The Message) This is a word of … Continue reading

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