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James Chapter 2 verse 5 (NIV)  Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?  What does it mean to be “poor in the eyes of the world”…

James chapter 1 verses 3-4 (NIV)  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.  Exodus chapter 17 verses 11-13 (NIV)  As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his…

Hebrews chapter 13 verse 15  – 16(NIV)  Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. I’m sure that many Christians who have been…

Psalm 126 verse 6 ( NIV)  Those who go out weeping,    carrying seed to sow,   will return with songs of joy,    carrying sheaves with them. This is a very familiar verse. But I don’t think I’ve ever taken the time to properly consider it – until today.  What struck me is that…

Hebrews chapter 12 verses 12-13 (NIV)  Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.  “Make level paths for your feet,” so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed. This chapter in the book of Hebrews also talks about perseverence and running the race which God has marked out for us individually.  These…

Ezekiel chapter 24 verses 15 – 18 ( NIV) The word of the LORD came to me: “Son of man, with one blow I am about to take away from you the delight of your eyes. Yet do not lament or weep or shed any tears. Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Keep…

Hebrews chapter 11 verse 6 (NIV)  And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. I recall in my younger days attending a hospital Christian Fellowship meeting and discussing with others there what we thought…

Psalm 132 verses 1-2 (NIV)   I lift up my eyes to you,    to you who sit enthroned in heaven.   As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master,    as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress,   so our eyes look to the…

Psalm 122 verses 6-9 (NIV)   Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:    “May those who love you be secure.  May there be peace within your walls    and security within your citadels. ”  For the sake of my family and friends,    I will say, “Peace be within you.”   For the sake of the…

Ezekiel chapter 18 verses 30-32 (NIV)   “Therefore, you Israelites, I will judge each of you according to your own ways, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall. Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new…