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Be Fully Invested in the Life of the Church

Be Fully Invested in the Life of the Church – 2 Corinthians 11:28-29

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Don't be a passive member who contributes little to the health of the church. Be fully invested physically, spiritually, and emotionally.

A Warning Against Pride

A Warning Against Pride – Ezekiel 28:12, 17

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Take pride, not in who you are or what you do, but in whose you are and what he is doing through you. He alone is worthy of praise and honor.

Give Thanks to the Lord for He Is Good

Give Thanks to the Lord, for He Is Good – Psalm 106:1-2

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On this Thanksgiving day, I give thanks to the Lord, for he is indeed good. And I thank him for each of you and for the union we can share.

As silver is melted in a furnace

As Silver Is Melted in a Furnace – Ezekiel 22:22

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God's wrath is destructive toward those who refuse to believe. And it is a refiner's fire, purifying his people from the dross of this world.

Sow Generously to Read Abundantly

Sow Generously to Reap Abundantly- 2 Corinthians 9:6

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Be willing to give generously to those in need. The more generously you give, the greater your harvest will be, especially for eternity.

Pleasing the Lord in every way.

Pleasing the Lord in Every Way – Colossians 1:10-12

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Pray that God would fill you with the knowledge of his will. Then you can live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way.

In the shadow of your wings

In the Shadow of Your Wings – Psalm 57:1

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You may well experience suffering and physical hurt. But we can have confidence that we can find shelter in the shadow of his wings.

Flourishing in the House of God

Flourishing in the House of God – Psalm 52:8-10

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Trust in the Lord. When you do, no storm of life shake you. And you will flourish in the house of God, being strong and fruitful.

Why did God create?

Why Did God Create?

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Why did God create? It was not for his benefit. God created because of who he is. And for the benefit of those he created.

Beware of flimsy whitewashed walls

Beware of Flimsy Whitewashed Walls – Ezekiel 13:10-12

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Don't be taken in by false prophets and their whitewashed walls. Be sure that your faith and life are built on the solid foundation of Jesus

Weigh Carefully What is Said

Weigh Carefully What Is Said – 1 Corinthians 14:29

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Don't be a passive listener of preaching or teaching. Weigh carefully what is said. If it corresponds to the Scripture, take it to heart.

The Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation

The Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation – Ephesians 1:17

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It is always appropriate as a believer to pray for a spirit of wisdom and revelation. Both for oneself and for the community of believers.