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2011-07-19T01:48:00.001-07:00

“Theologians have felt no hesitation in founding a system of speculative thought on the teachings of Jesus; and yet Jesus was never an inhabitant of the realm of speculative thought.”
—Walter Rauschenbusch
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2011-07-19T01:47:00.003-07:00

Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.
Psalm 71:9
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2011-07-19T01:47:00.001-07:00

And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.
James 5:15
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2011-07-18T13:34:00.003-07:00

Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.
Ephesians 4:15
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2011-07-18T13:34:00.001-07:00

“To be always relevant, you have to say things which are eternal.”
—Simone Weil
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2011-07-18T13:33:00.001-07:00

Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.
Proverbs 4:27
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2011-07-17T16:01:00.001-07:00

In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.
Acts 2:17
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2011-07-17T16:00:00.001-07:00

“Apostolic preaching is not marked by its beautiful diction, or literary polish, or Cleverness of expression, but operates in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.”
—Arthur Wallis
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2011-07-17T15:59:00.001-07:00

This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.
1 John 3:11
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2011-07-16T06:11:00.001-07:00

The people served the LORD throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and who had seen all the great things the LORD had done for Israel.
Judges 2:7
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2011-07-16T06:09:00.003-07:00

“Outward as well as inward morality helps to form the idea of a true Christian freedom. We are right to lay stress on inwardness, but in this world there is no inwardness without an outward expression.”
—Meister Eckhart
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2011-07-16T06:09:00.001-07:00

Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.
Psalm 119:2
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2011-07-15T03:21:00.003-07:00

Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need.
1 Timothy 5:3
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2011-07-15T03:21:00.001-07:00

“We must not be unjust and require from ourselves what is not in ourselves. Do not desire not to be what you are, but desire to be very well what you are.”
—François de Sales
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2011-07-15T03:20:00.001-07:00

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1
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2011-07-14T11:53:00.003-07:00

Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father.
1 Timothy 5:1
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2011-07-14T11:53:00.001-07:00

“If faith is the gaze of the heart at God, and if this gaze is but the raising of the inward eyes to meet the all-seeing eyes of God, then it follows that it is one of the easiest things possible to do.”
—A. W. Tozer
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2011-07-14T11:51:00.001-07:00

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Colossians 3:1-2
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2011-07-13T10:32:00.001-07:00

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12
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2011-07-13T10:31:00.001-07:00

“If man is not made for God, why is he not happy except in God? If man is made for God, why is he so opposed to God?”
—Blaise Pascal
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2011-07-13T10:30:00.001-07:00

Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.
Ephesians 4:25
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2011-07-12T10:10:00.003-07:00

Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
Proverbs 23:22
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2011-07-12T10:10:00.001-07:00

“A Christian man is most free lord of all, and subject to none; a Christian man is the most dutiful servant of all, and subject to everyone.”
—Martin Luther
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2011-07-12T10:09:00.001-07:00

Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
1 Peter 2:17
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2011-07-11T04:51:00.001-07:00

Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."
Psalm 126:2
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2011-07-11T04:50:00.001-07:00

“The overwhelming recognition of human sin controls the Old Testament and the New Testament alike, and no understanding of our Lord's words and actions is possible if we persist in denying it.”
—Sir Edwyn Hoskyns
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2011-07-11T04:48:00.001-07:00

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1
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2011-07-10T05:18:00.001-07:00

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"
Isaiah 6:8
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2011-07-10T05:17:00.003-07:00

“We find not in the Gospel, that Christ hath anywhere provided for the uniformity of churches, but only for their unity.”
—Roger Williams
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2011-07-10T05:17:00.001-07:00

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Hebrews 11:6
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2011-07-09T00:15:00.001-07:00

Then one of the seraphs flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. With it he touched my mouth and said, "See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for."
Isaiah 6:6-7
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2011-07-09T00:14:00.003-07:00

“Wealth and riches, that is, an estate above what sufficeth our real occasions and necessities, is in no other sense a 'blessing' than as it is an opportunity put into our hands, by the providence of God, of doing more good.”
—John Tillotson
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2011-07-09T00:14:00.001-07:00

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Matthew 6:6
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2011-07-08T02:38:00.003-07:00

"Woe to me!" I cried. "I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty."
Isaiah 6:5
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2011-07-08T02:38:00.001-07:00

“God meets me everywhere, or I never meet Him. If I think I meet Him only in Bible and Sacrament, and in the Christian fellowship, then I do not know who it is I meet.”
—M. A. C. Warren
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2011-07-08T02:37:00.001-07:00

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55:8-9
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2011-07-07T01:37:00.003-07:00

Above him were seraphs, each with six wings ... and they were calling to one another: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory."
Isaiah 6:2-3
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2011-07-07T01:37:00.001-07:00

“We admit no faith to be justifying, which is not itself and in its own nature a spiritually vital principle of obedience and good works.”
—John Owen
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2011-07-07T01:36:00.001-07:00

Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.
Psalm 119:1
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2011-07-06T03:20:00.003-07:00

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple.
Isaiah 6:1
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2011-07-06T03:20:00.001-07:00

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
1 John 1:7
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2011-07-06T03:19:00.001-07:00

“God, as we know Him, is a gift to us from Christ.”
—A. J. Gossip
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2011-07-05T00:52:00.003-07:00

In him [Jesus our Lord] and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
Ephesians 3:12
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2011-07-05T00:52:00.001-07:00

“The valley of the shadow of death holds no darkness for the child of God. There must be light, else there could be no shadow. Jesus is the light. He has overcome death.”
—Dwight L. Moody
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2011-07-05T00:51:00.001-07:00

Jesus replied, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."
Luke 18:27
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2011-07-04T00:39:00.005-07:00

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1
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2011-07-04T00:39:00.003-07:00

“As in our daily walk we come nearer towards heaven, He will open to us more of heaven.”
—Edward B. Pusey
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2011-07-04T00:39:00.001-07:00

For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:6
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2011-07-03T14:34:00.003-07:00

We have sinned, even as our fathers did; we have done wrong and acted wickedly.
Psalm 106:6
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2011-07-03T14:34:00.001-07:00

“It is a great mystery of divine love, that not even in Christ was exception made of the death of the body; and although He was the Lord of nature, He refused not the law of the flesh which He had taken upon Him. It is necessary for me to die; for Him it was not necessary.”
—St. Ambrose
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2011-07-03T14:33:00.001-07:00

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.
James 1:26
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2011-07-02T10:59:00.003-07:00

I will show the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Sovereign LORD, when I show myself holy through you before their eyes.
Ezekiel 36:23
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2011-07-02T10:59:00.001-07:00

“Christianity does not consist in any partial amendment of our lives, any particular moral virtues, but in an entire change of our natural temper, a life wholly devoted to God.”
—William Law
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2011-07-02T10:58:00.001-07:00

And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
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2011-07-01T03:08:00.003-07:00

O land, land, land, hear the word of the LORD.
Jeremiah 22:29
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2011-07-01T03:08:00.001-07:00

“The purpose of religion -- at any rate, the Christian religion -- is not to get you into heaven, but to get heaven into you.”
—Frederick Ward Kates
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2011-07-01T03:07:00.001-07:00

All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever.
1 Peter 1:24
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2011-06-30T02:09:00.005-07:00

He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth. And he will be their peace.
Micah 5:4-5
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2011-06-30T02:09:00.003-07:00

“[Christians], at their best, know that often they don't know. They do not have all the answers. They do not have God in their pocket. We cannot answer every question that any bright boy in the back row might ask. We have only light enough to walk by.”
—Howard A. Johnson
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2011-06-30T02:09:00.001-07:00

Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
Psalm 34:14
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2011-06-29T02:06:00.001-07:00

Correct me, LORD, but only with justice -- not in your anger, lest you reduce me to nothing.
Jeremiah 10:24
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2011-06-29T02:04:00.001-07:00

“A science which does not bring us nearer to God is worthless.”
—Simone Weil
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2011-06-29T02:03:00.001-07:00

The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the heart.
Proverbs 17:3
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2011-06-28T04:54:00.003-07:00

Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the LORD or fully declare his praise?
Psalm 106:2
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2011-06-28T04:54:00.001-07:00

“I have so much to do (today) that I should spend the first three hours in prayer.”
—Martin Luther
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2011-06-28T04:53:00.001-07:00

And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.
1 John 4:21
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2011-06-27T02:36:00.003-07:00

The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "We have found the Messiah!"
John 1:41-42
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2011-06-27T02:36:00.001-07:00

“The Elements of Prayer|Its ground: God, by whose goodness it springeth in us. |Its use: to turn our will to His will. |Its end: to be made one with Him and like to Him in all things.”
—Julian of Norwich
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2011-06-27T02:35:00.001-07:00

Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:4
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2011-06-26T05:51:00.001-07:00

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
1 Peter 5:4
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2011-06-26T05:50:00.001-07:00

“A man who prays without ceasing, if he achieves something, knows why he achieved it, and can take no pride in it... for he cannot attribute it to his own powers, but attributes all his achievements to God, always renders thanks to him and constantly calls upon him, trembling lest he be deprived of help.”
—Dorotheus of Gaza
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2011-06-26T05:49:00.001-07:00

When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, a man cannot discover anything about his future.
Ecclesiastes 7:14
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2011-06-25T10:10:00.001-07:00

It is always too soon to quit. - Norman Vincent Peale http://www.sofatoye.com/update/nuggets/january_16

2011-06-25T10:09:00.001-07:00

"Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword strike his arm and his right eye! May his arm be completely withered, his right eye totally blinded!"
Zechariah 11:17
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2011-06-25T10:05:00.001-07:00

“The primary object of prayer is to know God better; we and our needs should come second.”
—Florence Allshorn
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2011-06-25T10:03:00.001-07:00

Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:4
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2011-06-24T03:21:00.005-07:00

Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
Psalm 105:4
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2011-06-24T03:21:00.003-07:00

“Prayer is a wine which makes glad the heart of man.”
—Bernard of Clairvaux
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2011-06-24T03:21:00.001-07:00

A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
Proverbs 12:4
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2011-06-23T03:56:00.003-07:00

But he [Jesus] said, "I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent."
Luke 4:43
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2011-06-23T03:56:00.001-07:00

“Jesus is our mouth, through which we speak to the Father; He is our eye, through which we see the Father; He is our right hand through which we offer ourselves to the Father. Unless He intercedes, there is no intercourse with God.”
—St. Ambrose
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2011-06-23T03:52:00.001-07:00

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Colossians 3:15
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2011-06-22T01:12:00.001-07:00

Ill-gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death.
Proverbs 10:2
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2011-06-22T01:09:00.001-07:00

“The discussion of prayer is so great that it requires the Father to reveal it, His firstborn Word to teach it, and the Spirit to enable us to think and speak rightly of so great a subject.”
—Origen
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2011-06-22T01:08:00.001-07:00

Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
1 Pet. 1:13
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2011-06-20T01:40:00.001-07:00

We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 1:12
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2011-06-20T01:39:00.001-07:00

“Christians are like the flowers in a garden, that have each of them the dew of Heaven, which, being shaken with the wind, they let fall at each other's roots, whereby they are jointly nourished, and become nourishers of each other.”
—John Bunyan
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2011-06-20T01:38:00.001-07:00

Blessed are they who maintain justice, who constantly do what is right.
Psalm 106:3
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2011-06-19T09:54:00.003-07:00

Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit."
John 3:5
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2011-06-19T09:54:00.001-07:00

“Have you stopped seeing great things happen in your life? Perhaps you have stopped believing that God can work in a mighty way even in our generation.”
—Luis Palau
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2011-06-19T09:53:00.001-07:00

In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:16
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2011-06-18T00:32:00.001-07:00

I know, O LORD, that a man's life is not his own; it is not for man to direct his steps.
Jeremiah 10:23
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2011-06-18T00:31:00.003-07:00

“The desire for unity has haunted me all my life through; I have never been able to substitute any desire for that, or to accept any of the different schemes for satisfaction of that men have desired.”
—F. D. Maurice
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2011-06-18T00:31:00.001-07:00

Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.
Exodus 20:12
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2011-06-17T04:46:00.001-07:00

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10
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2011-06-17T04:45:00.001-07:00

My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.
Proverbs 3:1-2
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2011-06-15T23:59:00.001-07:00

O God, whom I praise, do not remain silent, for wicked and deceitful men have opened their mouths against me; they have spoken against me with lying tongues.
Psalm 109:1-2
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2011-06-15T23:58:00.003-07:00

“The union of a sect within itself is a pitiful charity; it's no concord of Christians, but a conspiracy against Christ; and they that love one another for their opinionative concurrence, love for their own sakes, not their Lord's.”
—Joseph Glanvill
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2011-06-15T23:58:00.001-07:00

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Hebrews 4:13
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