And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near. Hebrews 10:25
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Continue ReadingOh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. Psalm 1:1-2
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Continue ReadingBut Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer. Luke 5:16
In order to have a relationship with someone, you have to talk to them regularly, right? It is hard to have a true relationship with anyone whom you don't speak to regularly. When you do not speak with someone on a regular b...
Continue ReadingSo the Word became human and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father's one and only Son. John 1:14
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Continue ReadingSo, 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
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Continue ReadingAnd whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. Colossians 3:17
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Continue ReadingFor God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7
Fear is a terrible motivator. It keeps us from enjoying life. It keeps us from doing things that we should do or want to do. Sometimes it can cause us to be lazy, putting off wha...
Continue ReadingRemember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it. James 4:17
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Continue ReadingWe command such people and urge them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work to earn their own living. As for the rest of you, dear brothers and sisters, never get tired of doing good. 2 Thessalonians 3:12-13
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Continue ReadingTake a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise! Proverbs 6:6
It really is amazing to watch an ant hard at work. To see them carry things that are more than twice their size is absolutely astounding. Ants may be small, but what they lack in size they make...
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