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…, Haman sought to destroy all the Jews, the people of Mordecai, throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus. In the first month, which is the month of Nisan, in the twelfth year of King Ahasuerus, they cast Pur (that is…

Listen to advice and accept instruction, 
That you may gain wisdom for the future. 
Proverbs 19:20 (RSV) 

Building on yesterday’s message of seeking and getting true wisdom and understanding from God, today, we focus again on the same theme because…

For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. (Romans 8:5 NKJV) 

We are in a daily fight with…

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (Philippians 4:8 ESV) 

In…

The law of the LORD is perfect, 
reviving the soul; 
the testimony of the LORD is sure, 
making the wise simple; 
Psalm 19:7 (ESV) 

We live in an age where what was previously seen as wrong is now right, and…

“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8 NKJV) 

You may have heard the phrase, “Even if you were the only person ever born, Jesus…

Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. 
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. 
(Psalm 25:8-9 NIV) 

What kind of person must we be so that…

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he…

All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV) 

God has given us the…

You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11 NKJV)

Today we come to the end of sharing, "Being in Your Presence" for…

"Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and by Your will they existed and were created." (Revelation 4:11 ESV)

You are worthy...

Today we…

For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:  "I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive…

Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, you are very great: You are clothed with honor and majesty. (Psalm 104:1 NKJV) 

Oh Lord, My God...

Today we continue sharing lyrics to one of our songs, "Being…

"The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer's feet, And He will make me walk on my high hills." (Habukkuk 3:19 NKJV) 

For You alone, O Lord  

You call me to You higher... 

Today we…

"I will bring the one-third through the fire, Will refine them as silver is refined, And test them as gold is tested. They will call on My name, And I will answer them. I will say, 'This is My people'…

Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4 ESV) 

For You alone, O Lord 

Can fill my heart's desire... 

Today we continue sharing lyrics to one of our songs, "Being…

“O God, you are my God, and I long for you. My whole being desires you; like a dry, worn-out, and waterless land, my soul is thirsty for you." (Psalm 63:1 GNT) 

Being in Your presence, O Lord 

You, Lord, are all I have, and you give me all I need; my future is in your hands. (Psalm 16:5)

Being in Your presence, O Lord 

Is all I need ...

Today we continue sharing…

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27 NKJV) 

God knew that…

Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD! (Psalm 150:6 ESV) 

"We are living in challenging and difficult times." You have probably heard this statement, or equivalent ones, with the ongoing stress of the challenges that we…

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1 ESV) 

Abraham was a man with real faith. He responded when God called him from his home in Mesopotamia and directed…

Revive me according to Your word. (Psalm 119:25 NKJV) 

Medical experts tell us that many lung diseases are caused by shallow breathing. When we don’t open up our lungs and inhale deeply, we miss the life-essential oxygen that…

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. (James 1:17 NLT) 

The hymn, Count…

Love is eternal. 
(1 Corinthians 13:8 GNT) 

God is love and love never fails - in this world or in the ages to come. As God says in Jeremiah 31:3, “I have loved you with an everlasting love.” 

God chose…

Love never gives up; and its faith, hope, and patience never fail. 
(1 Corinthians 13:7 GNT) 

When meditating on this verse, Psalm 136:3 comes to mind; “Give thanks to the Lord of lords:  His love endures forever.” God’s…