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Proverbs Chapter 27: verse 21 (NIV) The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,    but people are tested by their praise. Philippians chapter 3: verse 14 (NIV)  I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.  I was struck today by the phrase from this…

Hebrews chapter 10: verses 23-24 (NIV) Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.  And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Hebrews Chapter 4: Verses 15-16 (NIV) For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize…

Psalm 122 verse 1(NIV) I rejoiced with those who said to me,    “Let us go to the house of the Lord. “ When we were unable to meet together for worship during the worst of the Covid pandemic, on-line gatherings were good, but not the same. I missed sharing time with like-minded folks. And…

Ezekiel chapter 17: verses 5-8 (NIV) “‘He took one of the seedlings of the land and put it in fertile soil. He planted it like a willow by abundant water, and it sprouted and became a low, spreading vine. Its branches turned toward him, but its roots remained under it. So it became a vine…

Proverbs Chapter 27: verse 12 (NIV)  The prudent see danger and take refuge,    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. Romans chapter 8: verse 6 (NIV) The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. Sometimes we set our minds on a course of…

Ezekiel chapter 14 verses 1-3 (NIV)    Some of the elders of Israel came to me and sat down in front of me. Then the word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I let…

Ezekiel chapter 11 verse 12 (NIV) “And you will know that I am the Lord, for you have not followed my decrees or kept my laws but have conformed to the standards of the nations around you.” Ezekiel chapter 11 verse 19-20 (NIV) ” I will give them an undivided heart and put a new…

Ezekiel chapter 9: verse 11 (NIV)  Then the man in linen with the writing kit at his side brought back word, saying, “I have done as you commanded.” The chapters leading up to this verse make grim reading as the extent of the people’s sins, especially those in leadership and authority, are revealed by God…

Hebrews Chapter 5: verses 11-14 (NIV) We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand.  In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over…

Ezekiel Chapter 2: Verses 4-6 (NIV)  The people to whom I am sending you are obstinate and stubborn. Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says.’ And whether they listen or fail to listen—for they are a rebellious people—they will know that a prophet has been among them. And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them…