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WHERE’S THE FRUIT? (Kirk, keep the seed in the cup!)

GALATIANS 5:22-23: “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” NLT OBSERVATION: Where’s the fruit? When I read these … Continue reading

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LISTEN MORE…SPEAK LESS!

PROVERBS 17:27-28: “A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.” NLT OBSERVATION: Has your tongue ever gotten you into … Continue reading

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DON’T MISS THE MIRACLE! (All Things Are Possible To Him Who Believes!)

2 KINGS 7:17B-20: “…So everything happened exactly as the man of God had predicted when the king came to his house. The man of God had said to the king, “By this time tomorrow in the markets of Samaria, six … Continue reading

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GOD WILL FULFILL HIS PLAN FOR MY LIFE!

PSALMS 139:16-18: “You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They … Continue reading

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IF YOU DO THIS…GOD WILL DO THAT! (Sound familiar?)

ROMANS 4:13-15: “Clearly, God’s promise to give the whole earth to Abraham and his descendants was based not on his obedience to God’s law, but on a right relationship with God that comes by faith. If God’s promise is only … Continue reading

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THE VASTNESS OF GOD’S GRACE…

PSALMS 103:10-12: “He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve. For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above … Continue reading

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A GOOD FRIDAY PERSPECTIVE!

PSALMS 93:3: “The floods have risen up, O Lord. The floods have roared like thunder; the floods have lifted their pounding waves.” OBSERVATION: Today is Good Friday. It is a day of perspective. It is a day of purpose. It … Continue reading

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DON’T FORGET THE CHILDREN!

JOHN 21:15-17: “After breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him. Jesus repeated the question: “Simon, … Continue reading

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I HAVE GIVEN THEM MY GLORY…

JOHN 17:22-23: “I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one. I am in them, and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know … Continue reading

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IT’S GRACE, STUPID!

DEUTERONOMY 9:5-6: “It is not because you are so good or have such integrity that you are about to occupy their land. The Lord your God will drive these nations out ahead of you only because of their wickedness, and … Continue reading

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