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Romans 7:15 (NLT) – I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it.  Instead, I do what I hate.   I’m waiting in lines this morning at the airport:  bag drop, security and boarding.  I actually enjoy people watching.  All sorts of people are traveling, all…

Luke 12:6-7 (NLT) – What is the price of five sparrows – two copper coins?  Yet God does not forget a single one of them.  And the very hairs on your head are all numbered.  So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.   What do you…

 Matthew 9:13 (NLT) – Then [Jesus] added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture.”   I’m so glad you join me in reading Scripture and giving it some thought throughout the day.  Are you ready for the next step?  Are you ready to discuss it in a safe, welcoming environment?  There’s no substitute…

1 Timothy 4:6 (NLT) – If you explain these things to the brothers and sister, Timothy, you will be a worthy servant of Christ Jesus, one who is nourished by the message of faith and the good teaching you have followed.   I’m tired, not physically tired, although I feel that too.  I mean tired…

Ephesians 2:8 (NLT) – God save you by His grace when you believed.  And you can’t take credit for this;  it is a gift from God. If you can’t explain what grace means in your own words, read this excellent post by Ken Weliever, author of The Preachers Word.  I’m sure it will help you…

  Philippians 2:1-5 – Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.  Do nothing…