Jul
19
2008
by Rick Warren
God knew what he was doing from the very beginning. He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love him along the same lines as the life of his Son. . . . We see the original and intended shape of our lives there in him. Romans 8:29 (MSG)
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Tags: creation
Jul
18
2008
God knew what he was doing from the very beginning. He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love him along the same lines as the life of his Son. The Son stands first in the line of humanity he restored. We see the original and intended shape of our lives [...]
Tags: creation
Jul
17
2008
He has shaped each person in turn;
now he watches everything we do.
Psalm 33:15 (The Message)
He fashions their hearts individually;
He considers all their works.
Psalm 33:15 (New King James Version)
He made their hearts,
so he understands everything they do.
Psalm 33:15 (New Living [...]
Tags: creation
Jul
16
2008
You can’t whitewash your sins and get by with it;
you find mercy by admitting and leaving them.
Proverbs 28:13 (The Message)
He who conceals his sins does not prosper,
but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Proverbs 28:13 (New International Version)
People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
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Tags: guilt
Jul
15
2008
If you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.
Matthew 10:42 (New Living Translation)
And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means [...]
Tags: service