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Our scripture this morning is Psalms 34:12-14 (NIV). Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Peace, harmony and order are the hallmarks of God’s original creation. We fractured …
Our scripture this morning is Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV). Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Paul writes to the Philippians with guidance …
Our scripture this morning is John 16:31-33 (NLT). Jesus asked, “Do you finally believe? But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when you will be scattered, each one going his own way, leaving me alone. Yet I am not alone because the Father is with me. I have told you all this so that you …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 46:10-11 (NLT). Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. In this praise psalm the Lord Himself calls us …
Our scripture this morning is 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT). Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. Saul the Pharisee came from a place of power. He …
Our scripture this morning is 3 John 1:11 (NLT). Dear friend, don’t let this bad example influence you. Follow only what is good. Remember that those who do good prove that they are God’s children, and those who do evil prove that they do not know God. In addition to Revelation and a Gospel, the …
Our scripture this morning is Mark 16:15 (NLT). And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” The Gospel of Mark begins with the declaration “This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God.” Later we hear Jesus begin His public ministry, saying …
Our scripture this morning is Zephaniah 3:17 (NLT). For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. The prophet Zephaniah ministered to Judah in the …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 17:17 (NLT). A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. Proverbs are short but wise sayings that point us to a better understanding of our relationship with God and each other. Many of these sound like plain common sense, offering practical …
Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 4:9-11 (NLT). So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. So let us do our best to enter that rest. But if we …