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Our scripture this morning is Psalms 51:10-12 (NRSV). Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence, and do not take your holy spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and sustain in me a …
Our scripture this morning is Philippians 4:4-7 (NLT). Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all …
Our scripture this morning is Luke 16:10-12 (NLT). If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? …
Our scripture this morning is Nahum 1:7 (NLT). The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him. The prophet Nahum served God some 600 years before the coming of Christ. He warned Israel to find their protection in God’s eternal care rather than human fortifications …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 18:2 (NLT). The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. King David experienced God’s saving power several times during his life. While this …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 27:13-14 NLT. Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. This Psalm reminds us that we can see God’s blessings right here, …
Our scripture this morning is James 5:13-14 (NLT). Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the …
A couple of quick editorial notes – I have been using the Bible App for several years as the daily scripture for these posts. I find that discovering what passage they have chosen each day is an adventure and challenges me a little because I didn’t select the verses myself. It also keeps me from …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13. Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance. Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work. And live peacefully with each other. Having been an appointed church pastor, …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Corinthians 3:16-17. Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you? God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. Paul writes with encouragement and warning to …