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Lamentations chapter 3 verses 21-24 (NIV)  Yet this I call to mind    and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,    for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;    great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion;    therefore…

Titus chapter 3 verses 3-7 (NIV)  At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Saviour appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things…

Titus chapter 2 verses 7 – 8 (NIV)   In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us. It seems to me…

Titus chapter 1 verse 9 (NIV)  He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. I have been reminded in these last few weeks, since this year’s Alpha course began, of the need to hold fast…

Jeremiah chapter 51 verse 46 (NIV)  Do not lose heart or be afraid    when rumors are heard in the land; one rumor comes this year, another the next,    rumors of violence in the land    and of ruler against ruler. The advent of social media and streaming platforms has led, it seems to…

2 Timothy chapter 3 verses 14-15 (NIV)  But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. …

2 Timothy chapter 2 verse 15 (NIV)  Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.  How many people these days seem to have a need for the approval of others, or to know that they…

2 Timothy chapter 1 verses 3-5 (NIV)  I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.  Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith,…

Psalm 119 verses 74-76  May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,    for I have put my hope in your word.  I know, LORD, that your laws are righteous,    and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. May your unfailing love be my comfort,    according to your promise to your…

Psalm 119 verse 71 (NIV)  It was good for me to be afflicted    so that I might learn your decrees. No one likes going through hardships. We want to get through the experience of such as soon as possible. But in doing so, we take our eyes off what God is doing in our…