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Our scripture this morning is 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT). Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth. Is hard work the way to salvation? That’s not what Paul is saying …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 (NLT). If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he …
Our scripture this morning is Mark 2:27-28 (NLT). Then Jesus said to them, “The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!” The concept of Sabbath was established by God Himself when He …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 27:17 (NLT). As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Sometimes a passage in Proverbs has a theme, sometimes they are just standalone wisdom. While today’s verse is somewhat related to the rest of the chapter, it has a direct connection to what Jesus has called us …
Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 13:15-16 (NLT). Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name. And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. When Jesus sacrificed Himself for us, the need …
Our scripture this morning is Revelation 3:20 (NLT). Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. This verse is part of Christ’s message to the Church of Laodecia, whom the Lord describes as …
Our scripture this morning is John 1:1-5 (NLT). In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his …
Our scripture this morning is Jude 1:20-22 (NLT). But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 27:4 (NLT). The one thing I ask of the Lord— the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple. During their time of wandering in the desert the …
Mom is home from the hospital, continuing with meds and physical therapy to regain strength. Bless you all for your prayers for her! Our scripture this morning is Luke 6:36-37 (NLT). You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate. Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, …