A View from the Pews Discussion

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If abuse happens in your church, would the leadership push aside the victim for the sake of the church and leadership image? OR, would your church leave the 99 and run to help the victim/survivor? I’m just asking, because it is important to prepare and not be blindsided. “A View from the Pews” is available…

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Prayer for Today

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  Life is hard, Lord. It needs meaning and purpose. I didn’t do well before I knew you. I tried to be what others wanted, and I was not true to neither myself nor to you. You put meaning and value into my life by paying my debt with the value of your own life….

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20231121

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Today is a beautiful day, because “We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing. Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith…

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Prayer for Today

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Father, I come to your mercy seat to offer my prayer for peace. I long for peace in the hearts of the people. I pray for peace among the nations. I pray for peace between siblings. I pray for peace among families and friends. I pray for reconciliation and harmony to rule relationships. I pray…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20231120

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Today is a beautiful day, because “We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 1: 2-3 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Lord, my favorite place to be is near You. Thank you for this psalmist’s promise that You are near. I pray in your name above all names, Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen.   “But you are near, O Lord, and all your commandments are true. Long have I…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20231118

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Today is a beautiful day, because Paul entreats us to, “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 4:2 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Father, You are from everlasting to everlasting. You never change, and your righteousness upholds your statutes. I come to your mercy seat to thank You. Your precepts help me understand more each day. They guide me to live life to its fullest this side of glory, and they promise a marvelous forever life in heaven…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20231126

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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One step at a time, one day at a time, Lord, order my days and guide my ways. I ask in your name above all names, Jesus, according to the Father’s good and perfect will. Amen   “Turn to me and be gracious to me as is your way with those who love your name….

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