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"These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules. You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions." Mark 7:6-8

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"How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." Matthew 7:3-5

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"Lord, should we strike with our swords?" And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. But Jesus answered, "No more of this!" And he touched the man's ear and healed him. Luke 22:49-51

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"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?" John 14:1-2

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And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God's people in accordance with the will of God. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:27-28

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"If you love those who love you, what rewards will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?" Matthew 5:46-47

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"All these [commandments] I have kept," the young man said. "What do I still lack?" Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." Matthew 19:20-21

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Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: "Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. "Where were you when I laid the earth's foundation? Tell me, if you understand." Job 28:1-4

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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

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When I consider what is happening recently, I find hope in Daniel and the interpretation of the writing on the wall. Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin. Daniel 5:25 [numbered, numbered, weighed and divided]

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And it performed great signs, even causing fire to come down from heaven to the earth in full view of the people. Revelation 13:13

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I am praying for the Jewish people in Israel. I pray that their leaders do not bring them into a new phase of war that will result in a much larger loss of life.

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What is happening to the Palestinians is shocking! If Israel and the US are serious about wanting to help, allow them to settle in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

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The foolish ones said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.' "'No,' they relied, 'there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.' "But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived.

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Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care. Matthew 10:29

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Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. .... was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? James 2:18 & 25.

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My people, I am going to open your graves and bring you up from them; I will bring you back to the land of Israel. Then you, my people, will know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves and bring you up from them. I will put my Spirit in you and you will live...Ezekial 37:12-14

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"You do not want to leave too, do you?" Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God." John 6:67-68

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Upon reading the new Executive Order on limiting birthright citizenship, it appears that all US parents who will be giving birth to children after the next 30 days need to be concerned. Do you have the proof you need to show you meet Section 2a of the Executive Order?

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I know my sheep and my sheep know me - just as the Father knows me and I know the Father - and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of this pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. John 10:14-16

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No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light. Luke 11:33

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Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones. Isaiah 49:13

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'Lord, Lord,' they said, 'open the door for us!' But he replied, 'Truly I tell you, I don't know you.' Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. Matthew 25:11-13.

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Where is the one who has born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him. Matthew 2:2

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I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30

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I would recommend watching the Netflix movie Six triple eight. Brave women. The song at the end during the credits was so uplifting. “Sort it Out”

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He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Psalms 23: 3-4.

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But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from old, from ancient days. Micah 5:2-5a

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Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24

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My thoughts today focused on justice. It stirs up deep emotions, but I find it difficult to define with words.

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He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. Luke 1:51-53

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He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. Revelation 19:15-16

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Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. Luke 13:34

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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made know to God. Philippians 4:4-7

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Thinking this evening of the many truly rotten things that I have done in my life. I am so comforted by these words. "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." John 3:17

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Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. Psalm 100:4

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You brood of Vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not think you can say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. Matthew 3:7-9

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For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17

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If I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, do no pass your servant by. Let a little water be brought, and then you may all wash your feet and rest under this tree. Genesis 18:3-4

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Then they gathered the kings together at the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon. Revelation 16:16

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Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water. James 3:11-12

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