“So my advice is to leave the men alone. Let them go. If they are planning and doing these things merely on their own, it will soon be overthrown. But if it is from God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You may even find yourself fighting against God!” Acts 5:38-39 Take a […]
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“We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he
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“Peter told them, “You know it is against our laws for a Jewish man to enter a Gentile home like this or to associate with you. But God has shown me that I should no longer think of anyone as impure or unclean.” Acts 10:28 All people should be treated the same, with love, kindness,
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“Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.” Hebrews 12:15 We have to look out for one another. If we allow a seed of doubt or hurt to grow into bitterness, it
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“Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. 17 But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the Lord’s victory. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out against them tomorrow, for the Lord is with
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“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them” Romans 8:28 Bad things happen. The question is: How are you going to respond to it? Are you going to respond with anger, pride, worry, depression, fear, solitude,
“Three times the donkey saw me and shied away; otherwise, I would certainly have killed you by now and spared the donkey.” Numbers 22:33 King Balak wanted the prophet Balam to curse the Israelites. God told Balam not to go. Balak was persistent, so Balam goes, but God tells him to only say what God
“Submit to God, and you will have peace; then things will go well for you.” Job 22:21 When we independent/strong-willed folks hear the word submit, it is uncomfortable for us. We like to be in control. But, in order to experience peace, we need to learn to be submissive to God. We can ask God
“Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on
