December 21, 2007 by PastorDave.

Ephesians 2:4-8

4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions–it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.

“If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, He’ll listen. He could live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart. What about the Christmas gift He sent you in Bethlehem; not to mention that Friday at Calvary.”  ~ Joe Gatuslao

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December 20, 2007 by PastorDave.

Galatians 4:4-7

4 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, 5 to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. 6 Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir.

“Christ was born in the first century, yet He belongs to all centuries. He was born a Jew, yet He belongs to all nationalities. He was born in Bethlehem, yet He belongs to all countries.” ~ George W. Truett

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December 19, 2007 by PastorDave.

1 Peter 3:15-16
15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
 
“You can judge the quality of their faith from the way they behave. Discipline is an index to doctrine.” ~ Tertullian

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December 18, 2007 by PastorDave.

1 John 4:4

4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

“The more impossible the situation the greater God accomplishes His work.” ~ Chuck Swindoll

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December 17, 2007 by PastorDave.

Matthew 5:14-16

14 “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

“Next to the might of God, the serene beauty of a holy life is the most powerful influence for good in all the world.” ~ D.L. Moody

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December 14, 2007 by PastorDave.

Colossians 3:11

Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.

“If we could only realize that Christ is all, what a power there would be in our Christianity!” ~ Sir Robert Anderson

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December 13, 2007 by PastorDave.

Romans 5:2-3

1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

“Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace, so sure and certain that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times.” ~ Martin Luther

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December 12, 2007 by PastorDave.

Psalm 19:14

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

“The most important thought I ever had was that of my individual responsibility to God.” ~ Daniel Webster

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December 11, 2007 by PastorDave.

Psalm 25:4

4 Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; 5 guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.

“Often guidance in the will of God will come to us in the normal circumstances of life, through open and closed doors. But be careful not to give this area more consideration than it deserves. Satan can also open and shut doors of opportunity. Gather all the facts, and prayerfully seek the mind of God.” ~ Dr. George Sweeting

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December 10, 2007 by PastorDave.

Isaiah 26:3-4

3 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. 4 Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.

“Tis far, far better to let Him choose the way that we should take; If only we leave our lives to Him He will guide without mistake. We in our blindness would never choose a pathway dark and rough. And so we should ever find in Him, ‘The God Who Is Enough.’” ~ Anonymous

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