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Philippians 1:28-30 (NLT) Don’t be intimidated in any way by your enemies.  For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for Him.  We are in this struggle together.   It is absolutely a privilege to be called a child of God.  I am so…

Hebrews 12:2 (NLT) We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.  Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame.  Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.   We move toward whatever we focus on.  If you…

Ephesians 1:7-8 (NLT) He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.  He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding.   It’s one thing to be pleasant in the checkout lane and another to sacrifice your…

Ephesians 4:39 (NLT) Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.   I was paid the sweetest compliment yesterday.  The cashier at the Walmart in Chattanooga and I chatted about my visit to the area, my lack of a Boston accent and…

John 13:14-15 (NLT) And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each others’ feet.  I have given you an example to follow.  Do as I have done to you.   Do you know this verse?  Did you kinda skim through it?  Me too, the first time.  It’s easy…

Isaiah 55:8-9 (NLT) “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord.  “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.  For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”   Why do you follow Jesus?  Pause…