“No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.” Matthew 6:24 (NLT) When I was in elementary school, I was on the Double Dutch team. If you are unfamiliar with …
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“Create in me a clean heart; and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (KJV) When we wake up in the morning, your first thoughts are not to do anything that is not pleasing in the sight of God. I hope not anyway. We wake up with good intentions. The day before, we say …
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“Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaidswho took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 The five who were foolish didn’t take enough olive oil for their lamps, 4 but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil.” Mat
“Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes fr
God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law. Proverbs 28:9 (NLT) God tells us in his word to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). That means from the time you wake up to the time you go to sleep. This does not mean that you must get on your knees every time. …
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“When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.” Proverbs 28:2 (NLT) There is so many ways I could go with the scripture above. Especially when it comes to a political standpoint. The last four years have been challenging
“Present the case for your idols,” says the Lord. “Let them show what they can do,” says the King of Israel. 22 “Let them try to tell us what happened long ago so that we may consider the evidence.Or let them tell us what the future holds, so we can know what’s going to happen.23 Yes, tell us …
“For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.” Galatians 5:13 (NLT) I have three children whom I love dearly. They are now 23, 19, and 14. I believe in the …
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) Working in the school system at an elementary level as well as middle school has allowed me to see a lot. Peer pressure now versus when we …
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“The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” Exodus 14:14 (NLT) When I was younger, I was angry a lot. I held my anger in and oftentimes felt like no one would understand even if I did share. One altercation I could have avoided just to give you an example. You know how it was …
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