Wisdom

Posted April 18th, 2012 by Kent Griswold and filed in Scripture
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Wise men and women are always learning,
always listening for fresh insights.

Proverbs 18:15 (The Message)

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge;
the ears of the wise seek it out.

Proverbs 18:15 (New International Version)

Intelligent people are always ready to learn.
Their ears are open for knowledge.

Proverbs 18:15 (New Living Translation)

Truth

Posted April 17th, 2012 by Kent Griswold and filed in Scripture
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I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

3 John 1:4 (New International Version)

Nothing could make me happier than getting reports that my children continue diligently in the way of Truth!

3 John 1:4 (The Message)

I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth.

3 John 1:4 (New Living Translation)

Power

Posted April 16th, 2012 by Kent Griswold and filed in Scripture
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Then this message came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “I am the Lord, the God of all the peoples of the world. Is anything too hard for me?”

Jeremiah 32:26-27 (New Living Translation)

Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, saying, “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?”

Jeremiah 32:26-27 (New King James Version)

Then God’s Message came again to Jeremiah: “Stay alert! I am God, the God of everything living. Is there anything I can’t do?”

Jeremiah 32:26-27 (The Message)

Salvation

Posted April 13th, 2012 by Kent Griswold and filed in Scripture
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God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.

John 3:17 (New Living Translation)

For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

John 3:17 (New King James Version)

God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was.

John 3:17 (The Message)

Temptation

Posted April 12th, 2012 by Kent Griswold and filed in Scripture
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Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!

Matthew 26:41 (New Living Translation)

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Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.

Matthew 26:41 (New International Version)

Stay alert; be in prayer so you don’t wander into temptation without even knowing you’re in danger. There is a part of you that is eager, ready for anything in God. But there’s another part that’s as lazy as an old dog sleeping by the fire.

Matthew 26:41 (The Message)

Stewardship

Posted April 11th, 2012 by Kent Griswold and filed in Scripture
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Honor God with everything you own;
give him the first and the best.
Your barns will burst,
your wine vats will brim over.

Proverbs 3:9-10 (The Message)

Honor the LORD with your possessions,
And with the firstfruits of all your increase;
So your barns will be filled with plenty,
And your vats will overflow with new wine.

Proverbs 3:9-10 (New King James Version)

Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the best part of everything you produce.
Then he will fill your barns with grain,
and your vats will overflow with good wine.

Proverbs 3:9-10 (New Living Translation)

Life

Posted April 10th, 2012 by Kent Griswold and filed in Scripture
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It is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God.

Ecclesiastes 5:19 (New Living Translation)

Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work—this is a gift of God.

Ecclesiastes 5:19 (New International Version)

Yes, we should make the most of what God gives, both the bounty and the capacity to enjoy it, accepting what’s given and delighting in the work. It’s God’s gift!

Ecclesiastes 5:19 (The Message)