Category Archives: Bible Books

Slippery Slopes

[reprinted from January 21, 2011] “You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Then you can see God in the outside world.”      Matthew 5:8 (The Message) The KJV and many versions state this verse … Continue reading

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The Persecuted

[reprinted from January 15, 2011] [Jesus said,] “God’s divine care is on those who are persecuted for standing up for their relationship with God. They will surely have a place in His Kingdom.”      Matthew 5:10 (my paraphrase) I … Continue reading

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Poor in Spirit

[reprinted from January 14, 2011] Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He opened his mouth and taught them, saying, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs … Continue reading

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What is a blessing?

[reprinted from January 13, 2011] I am studying some of the principles of my faith. Over the next few days I am going to be sharing some of the basics that have been the foundation that continues to feed into … Continue reading

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God’s Faithfulness

Jesus crossed Lake Galilee, which was also known as Lake Tiberias. 2 A large crowd had seen him work miracles to heal the sick, and those people went with him. 3-4 It was almost time for the Jewish festival of … Continue reading

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It’s NOT About Me!

O Lord, hear me as I pray; pay attention to my groaning. 2 Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I pray to no one but you. 3 Listen to my voice in the morning, … Continue reading

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Shared Any Good News With Someone Recently?

[Thank You, LORD, for the life of Your child, Steve Hill (January 17, 1954 – March 9, 2014). He brought the Good News of Your loving sacrifice to many of us in “Twinkie” messages and in “brussel sprout” messages. His … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart and tell about the wonders you have worked. 2 God Most High, I will rejoice; I will celebrate and sing because of you. 3 When my enemies face you, they run … Continue reading

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Alone? Never!

I, John, am your brother and your partner in suffering and in God’s Kingdom and in the patient endurance to which Jesus calls us. I was exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the word of God and for … Continue reading

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Are You Saved?

[reprinted from November 17, 2011] [Jesus said] “For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.”     Luke 19:10 (NLT) If someone asks, “Are you saved?” what do they mean? I first heard this … Continue reading

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