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Friends, we are traveling for our daughter’s wedding this week, and while I do have a tablet with me, my posts will likely be shorter (and possibly later) than usual. Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 16:1-3. The plans of the mind belong to mortals, but the answer of the tongue is from the …
Our scripture this morning is Galatians 1:10-12. Am I now seeking human approval, or God’s approval? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still pleasing people, I would not be a servant of Christ. For I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel that was proclaimed by me is …
Our scripture this morning is Psalm 139:7-12. Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on …
Our scripture this morning is Jude 1:20-23. But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love. …
Our scripture this morning is Ephesians 4:29-32. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day …
Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 4:9-13. There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 5:1-5. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, …
Our scripture today is John 10:1-10. “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Peter 5:6-10. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to …
Sorry to be short today and tomorrow. I’m traveling, so this is coming from my phone and my fat fingers have difficulty with tiny keys. Our scripture this morning is Romans 5:3-5. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces …