Direction

Posted March 31st, 2010 by Kent and filed in Scripture
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Without good direction, people lose their way;
the more wise counsel you follow, the better your chances.

Proverbs 11:14 (The Message)

Where there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

Proverbs 11:14 (New King James Version)

Without wise leadership, a nation falls;
there is safety in having many advisers.

Proverbs 11:14 (New Living Translation)

Boldness

Posted March 30th, 2010 by Kent and filed in Scripture
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This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9 (New Living Translation)

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9 (New King James Version)

Haven’t I commanded you? Strength! Courage! Don’t be timid; don’t get discouraged. God, your God, is with you every step you take.

Joshua 1:9 (The Message)

Faithfulness

Posted March 29th, 2010 by Kent and filed in Scripture
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Great is his faithfulness;
his mercies begin afresh each morning.

Lamentations 3:23 (New Living Translation)

They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:23 (New International Version)

They’re created new every morning.
How great your faithfulness!

Lamentations 3:23 (The Message)

Once God has forgiven you, he doesn’t keep track of your sins. What great news! Your slate is clean. You are greeted daily with God’s mercies.

Stand Firm

Posted March 26th, 2010 by Kent and filed in Scripture
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Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (New Living Translation)

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (New International Version)

Keep your eyes open, hold tight to your convictions, give it all you’ve got, be resolute, and love without stopping.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (The Message)

God's Work

Posted March 25th, 2010 by Kent and filed in Scripture
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So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

1 Corinthians 15:58 (New Living Translation)

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:58 (New King James Version)

With all this going for us, my dear, dear friends, stand your ground. And don’t hold back. Throw yourselves into the work of the Master, confident that nothing you do for him is a waste of time or effort.

1 Corinthians 15:58 (The Message)