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Our scripture this morning is 1 Chronicles 16:34-35 (NLT). Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Cry out, “Save us, O God of our salvation! Gather and rescue us from among the nations, so we can thank your holy name and rejoice and praise you.” Today in the …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Peter 4:8 (NLT). Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. Peter has good advice for our relationship with God and each other. We need to love God, our neighbor and ourselves in order to be complete as …
Our scripture this morning is 2 Corinthians 5:16-18 (NLT). So we have stopped evaluating others from a human point of view. At one time we thought of Christ merely from a human point of view. How differently we know him now! This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 15:4-6 (NLT). Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled. May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, …
Our scripture this morning is John 1:14 (NLT). So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. The first 18 verses of John’s Gospel are known as the prologue. This …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 18:10 (NIV). The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. The Book of Proverbs packs a lot of wisdom into 31 short chapters. This verse reminds us of God’s love and care for us, “a fortified tower” when we need …
Our scripture this morning is Deuteronomy 6:4-6 (NLT). Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Verses 4 …
Our scripture this morning is Ephesians 6:2-3 (NLT). “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.” God gave His newly freed people the Ten Commandments as a …
Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 9:2 (NLT). The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. The prophet Isaiah was sent to warn Israel about the state of their faith and the impending danger of invasion. However, included …
Our scripture this morning is John 15:11-12 (NLT). I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. When someone asks “what is love?” the right answer is always “God …