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Our scripture this morning is Matthew 6:19-21. Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 107:11-14. They rebelled against the words of God, scorning the counsel of the Most High. That is why he broke them with hard labor; they fell, and no one was there to help them. “Lord, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He …
Our scripture this morning is James 1:26-27. Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself …
Friends, I’m traveling again this week so my morning posts may be posted at different times as I and the internet are able to connect. Our scripture this morning is 2 John 1:6-8. And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 23:23-24. Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction and insight as well. The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him. The Book of Proverbs has much to offer in the way of practical wisdom, especially …
Our scripture this morning is Exodus 20:8-11. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male …
Our scripture this morning is Lamentations 3:24-26. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. The prophet Jeremiah was …
Our scripture this morning is Mark 6:31-32. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary …
Our scripture this morning is Galatians 6:1-2. Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey …
Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 26:1-4. In that day, everyone in the land of Judah will sing this song: Our city is strong! We are surrounded by the walls of God’s salvation. Open the gates to all who are righteous; allow the faithful to enter. You will keep in perfect peace all who trust …