Tag: #jesuslovesyou
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The Greatest Commandment
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-39 In Christ’s time, the Hebrew people had 10 Commandments and over 600 statutes to live by.…
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God’s Refining Power
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 What a powerful reminder of the refining power of God! Many of the finest things in life require time under pressure. For example, consider the immense heat and…
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5-21-23 Sunday Encouragement
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 2 Timothy 3:16 Praise God for providing us His written word to guide our…
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5-20-23 Saturday Encouragement
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 1 Timothy 2:1 NLT Sweet friends, prayer, like Bible study, worship, ministry, and fellowship, is a key piece of our daily walk with God. I’ll admit, of those five, prayer…
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A Lesson in Waiting
I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:13-14 My ladies group has been studying “Detours: Lessons from Joseph” by Dr. Tony Evans and, while it has been filled…
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The Whole Armor of God – 13
The Sword of the Spirit In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. Ephesians 6:16-18 We’re nearing the end of our…
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The Whole Armor of God – 12
The Helmet of Salvation In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. Ephesians 6:16-18 In our examination of the whole armor…
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The Whole Armor of God – 10
The Shield of Faith In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. Ephesians 6:16-18 I took a two day pause on…
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Teacher Appreciation Week – 2
Teaching Sister, God has called you to a mighty service, the most honorable task of raising up God’s most precious treasures in the way that they should go. Some days it may feel like herding cats. Some days you may wonder if anything you do even matters, if the world undoes your eight hours of…
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Teacher Appreciation Week – 1
Teaching Brothers, Though you decrease in number, you are not diminished in passion or purpose. While some men seek financial gain or acclaim for themselves, you endeavor to help others have a brighter future. Dearest Brothers, I know it is difficult to be a servant-leader when men who only serve themselves choose to see your humility…
The Fruitful Educator 