March 26, 2008 by PastorDave.

James 1:2-4

2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

“God saved us to make us holy, not happy. Some experiences may not contribute to our happiness, but all can be made to contribute to our holiness.” ~ Vance Havner

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March 25, 2008 by PastorDave.

Philippians 1:27

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

“The conduct of our lives is the only proof of the sincerity of our hearts.” ~ Robert Wilson

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March 21, 2008 by PastorDave.

1 Peter 1:3-4

3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade–kept in heaven for you.

“Christ is the Son of God. He died to atone for men’s sin, and after three days rose again. This is the most important fact in the universe. I die believing in Christ.” ~ Watchman Nee (in a note found under his pillow, in prison, at his death)

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March 20, 2008 by PastorDave.

Romans 6:4

We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.

“Our old history ends with the cross; our new history begins with the resurrection.” ~ Watchman Nee

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March 19, 2008 by PastorDave.

Mark 8:34-36

34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35 For whoever wants to save his lifen will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. 36 What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?

“Request grace with your dying breath, and God hears your prayer. Whoever means “whenever.”  And one more: whoever means “wherever.” Wherever you are, you’re not too far to come home.” ~ Max Lucado

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March 17, 2008 by PastorDave.

1 Peter 1:18-21

18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20 He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. 21 Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.

“It is often supposed that when people stop believing in God, they believe in nothing. Alas, it is worse than that. When they stop believing in God, they believe in anything.” ~ G.K. Chesterton

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March 14, 2008 by PastorDave.

Isaiah 45:7

7 I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the LORD, do all these things.

“One of the marks of spiritual maturity is the quiet confidence that God is in control - without the need to understand why He does what He does.” ~ Unknown

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March 12, 2008 by PastorDave.

Matthew 17:20

He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, `Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. “

“Little is much when God is in it!” ~ Kittie Suffield

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March 10, 2008 by PastorDave.

John 6:66-69

66 From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. 67 “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. 68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.”

“More than once Jesus deliberately addressed certain issues that quickly diminished the number of onlookers…it was commitment that thinned the ranks.” ~ Chuck Swindoll

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March 6, 2008 by PastorDave.

Jeremiah 29:11-1311 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

“Trusting God completely means having faith that He knows what is best for your life.” ~ Rick Warren

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