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The Gift Of Rest
Scripture: 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 disobedience. Hebrews 4:9-11— NIV Encouragement: I’ll rest when I’m dead. Have you…
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Refreshing Ideas To Help You Move Forward With Gratitude
“All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.” 2 Corinthians 4:15 NIV There seems to be plenty of ways to show gratitude in our life. Acknowledging, embracing, and expressing gratitude are so important. But what about if you get stuck? I know sometimes…
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Serving God Through Broken Vessels— {{Sweet Tea & Friends Link-Up}}
“But the vessel that he was making of clay was spoiled in the hand of the potter; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make. Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Am I not able, house of Israel, to deal with you as this potter does?” declares the Lord. “Behold, like…
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Friendship— An Abode Of Both Reward And Sorrow
“One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 NIV Women have a greater need for friendships than men do. Our friendships run deeper. Men like to “do things” with friends. Women want to “know things” about each other. We like to do things together too, like shopping,…
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Who Is Jesus & Why Does He matter
Who Is Jesus? There are three deities in one supernatural person. God the Father—God the Son— and God the Holy Spirit equaling one person, GOD. Jesus is the Son of God— Jesus is God. More than 2,000 years ago. God sent his one and only Son, Jesus Christ, to us; he was both 100% fully man AND 100% fully God.…
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So You Think God Can’t Use You
Throughout Scripture, God used unlikely people to accomplish his will. What makes you think he won’t use you too? God used and still does use imperfect people all the time to complete his mission and purpose. It’s a common theme throughout the Bible. He can use us too. Do you think you’re unworthy? Unqualified? Remember, his thoughts are not our…
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The Least Of These
So, my head hurts; I’ve been thinking about The least of these for weeks now and reading Matthew 25:34-45. Specifically, in verse 40. Jesus says, “The King will reply, truly I tell you, whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did to me.” In the preceding verses, Jesus is saying to the people you…