Category Archives: Bible Books

I am Thankful – for Troubles?

Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.   James 1:2-3 (NLT) I haven’t reached the … Continue reading

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I am Thankful – for Jesus

Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or … Continue reading

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Relationship Building

Now the sons of Eli were scoundrels who had no respect for the Lord… So the sin of these young men was very serious in the Lord’s sight, for they treated the Lord’s offerings with contempt.      1 Samuel 2:12, … Continue reading

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The Investor

As evening approached, Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea who had become a follower of Jesus, went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. And Pilate issued an order to release it to him. Joseph took the body and wrapped … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Attitude

I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon, so that if I am delayed, you will know how people must conduct themselves in the household of God. This is the church … Continue reading

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The Silent Storms

The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.        Psalm 9:9-10 (NLT) Those who plant in … Continue reading

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The Storms: They are a Raging!

After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone. Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were … Continue reading

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The Value of My Child About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. Then he said, “I … Continue reading

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Thanks in All

For the dedication of the new wall of Jerusalem, the Levites throughout the land were asked to come to Jerusalem to assist in the ceremonies. They were to take part in the joyous occasion with their songs of thanksgiving and … Continue reading

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Are You One of the Cool Kids?

Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.    Proverbs 13:20 (NLT) “You are who you hang around with” was a popular saying when I was a teenager.  I hated it.  My parents seem … Continue reading

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