Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies…. Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: Proverbs 31:10, 28 In a world obsessed with external appearances, God values the “hidden person of the heart.” Proverbs 31:10-31 describes a woman of noble character, emphasizing her inner qualities. She works both…
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Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. 1 Peter 3:1-2 “Actions speak louder than words.” That’s a quote we hear often but usually snuff off. In the verses above, Peter…
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Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 1 Peter 1:13 Jesus is coming soon! How would our lives change if we knew Jesus was coming for His church in the next week or…
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But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. 2 Corinthians 4:7 Paul speaks of being “hard pressed on every side but not crushed.” (2 Cor. 4:8, 17) Our sufferings are temporary, but they’re producing an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.…
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For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. 1 John 5:3-4 What an incredible and inspiring statement and one that is hard to wrap your head around. But it…
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In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,…
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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you. 1 Peter 1:3-4 At the beginning of his letter to a…
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Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen. Jude 1:24-25 Jude concludes his letter with a powerful reminder of God’s ability to keep us, even in our own weaknesses, and to present us…
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But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” Matthew 9:36-38…
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But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Jude 1:20-21 Jude gives a tall order and encourages believers to keep themselves “in the love of God.” Is that even possible? It helps…
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