Tag: Encouraged
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They Are Not All the Same
And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others, but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives. Jude 22–23…
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New Beginnings
And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then he said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:5 (NLT) Reactions to the new year are…
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Preparations
He will be a man with the spirit and power of Elijah. He will prepare the people for the coming of the Lord. Luke 1:17 (NLT) Advent, the weeks leading up to Christmas, is a time of preparation. In one sense,…
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Expectations
She came along just as Simeon was talking with Mary and Joseph, and she began praising God. She talked about the child to everyone who had been waiting expectantly for God to rescue Jerusalem. Luke 2:38 (NLT) Expectations are funny things.…
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Desperation
In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles. Psalm 34:6 (NLT) It is not unusual for children to have a sense of desperation this time of year. They have made their wish list,…
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From Brokenness to Brokenness
The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God. Psalm 51:17 (NLT) We live in a world where the brokenness is evident. Some people realize their brokenness, while many do not.…
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Blessed!
Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavens in Christ. Ephesians 1:3 (CSB) The venerable song of the church urges us to “Count your many blessings, name them…
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Delivered!
Save us and help us with your right hand, that those you love may be delivered. Psalm 108:6 (NIV) Words are interesting. While English may not be as expressive as other languages, including Greek, studying and understanding how we use language…
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Restored!
If you return to the Almighty, you will be restored— so clean up your life. Job 22:23 (NLT) Restoration is big business. People spend countless dollars restoring antiques, fine art, vehicles, homes, and much more. In the end, however, there is…
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Redeemed
They will be called “The Holy People” and “The People Redeemed by the Lord.” Isaiah 62:12 (NLT) When I was a boy, “trading stamps” were a big deal. I remember my mom and grandma collecting S&H Green Stamps and pasting them…
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Sanctified!
It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; 1 Thessalonians 4:3 (NIV) “Saved, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost!” It was not unusual in the churches I grew up in to hear people begin…