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2 Corinthians 8:12 (NIV 1984) For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have. You may have heard the expression; the Lord loves a cheerful giver.  … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 8:5b (NIV 1984) They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us. Some people willingly give of their time, talent, treasure, and ties [relationships] to various Christian ministries … Continue reading →

John 15:18, 21 (NIV 1984) If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the One who sent me. We want … Continue reading →

John 15:16 (NIV 1984) You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last.  Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. How special … Continue reading →

Hebrews 9:14 (NIV 1984) How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God! … Continue reading →

Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV 1984) You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV 1984) Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. As followers of Jesus Christ, we can count on the … Continue reading →

Ephesians 6:13 (NIV 1984) Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. The Scripture surrounding this … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 5:20 (NIV 1984) We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. God has chosen to honor us.  We are an important part … Continue reading →

Psalm 30:11 (NIV 1984) You turned my wailing into dancing;     you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, Oh, what a blessing!  However, all too often, God is the last one we turn to in times of sorrow, fear, … Continue reading →