Nov
24
2007
Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. (Romans 15:7 NIV)
Jesus loves us even at our worst, demonstrating “his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8 NIV)
He accepts us among his beloved children, despite our messy [...]
Nov
23
2007
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:34 (New Living Translation)
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:34 (New International Version)
Give thanks to God—he is good
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Nov
22
2007
“Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.”
—Psalm 106:1
At this time of year, we tend put a lot of emphasis on Christmas. That is because merchants are pushing us in that direction, wanting us to believe that Christmas is all about trimming the tree, buying [...]
Nov
21
2007
That means we will not compare ourselves with each other as if one of us were better and another worse. We have far more interesting things to do with our lives. Each of us is an original.
Galatians 5:26 (The Message)
Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
Galatians 5:26 (New King James Version)
Let [...]
Nov
20
2007
You will keep in perfect peace
all who trust in you,
all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
Isaiah 26:3 (New Living Translation)
You will keep in perfect peace
him whose mind is steadfast,
because [...]