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Our scripture today is Isaiah 12:2 (NASB1995). Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the Lord God is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation. The second phrase of this verse is a quote from Psalms 118:14. While prophets often used familiar scripture to remind people …
Our scripture today is Psalms 9:1-2 (NASB1995). I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonders. I will be glad and exult in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. Today in the United States we celebrate Thanksgiving, remembering the blessings we …
Our scripture today is Psalms 68:19-20 (NIV). Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign Lord comes escape from death. This Psalm passage reminds us we can trust God because He “daily bears our burdens.” He is always there …
Our scripture today is Psalms 23:4 (NASB1995). Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23 is well known to many people, with verses that provide comfort and strength when we are oppressed …
Our scripture this morning is Colossians 4:2 (NASB1995). Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving. Paul indicates that prayer is not just for confessing our sins and asking for blessing or relief. Prayer is a two way conversation with God that can take place at any time in any …
Our scripture today is Isaiah 43:2 (NASB1995). When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. Isaiah writes of God’s love for us and His saving grace. …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 19:25-26 (NIV). When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Jesus has just finished His exchange with the rich young man who was …
Our scripture this morning is 2 Timothy 1:6-7 (NIV). For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. Paul writes to …
Our scripture this morning is Mark 10:14-15 (NIV). When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like …
Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 4:12 (NASB1995). For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. The Letter to the Hebrews …