Psalm 46:1-2 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea. (NLT) Just over a week ago, there was an earthquake in Ridgecrest, CA. It was felt in other places including Los Angeles. I remember exactly what I was doing at the time of the quakes. I didn’t feel the first one, but I definitely felt the second one on the following…..

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Psalm 119:170-173 Listen to my prayer; rescue me as You promised. Let praise flow from my lips, for You have taught me Your decrees. Let my tongue sing about Your Word, for all Your commands are right. Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow Your commandments. John 20:31 But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in Him you will…..

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Psalm 119:49-50, 52, 54-60 Remember Your promise to me; it is my only hope. Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. I meditate on Your age-old regulations; O Lord, they comfort me. Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. I reflect at night on who You are, O Lord; therefore, I obey Your instructions. This is how I spend my life: obeying Your commandments. Lord, You are mine! I promise…..

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Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. July 4TH, which is also known as Independence Day is celebrated every year by millions of people. Families and friends come together for a time of fellowship. The day is typically centered around delicious food (bbq and potato salad), ice cream treats, great conversation, and watching a firework show by the end of the…..

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Psalm 118:19-21 Open for me the gates where the righteous enter, and I will go in and thank the Lord. These gates lead to the presence of the Lord, and the godly enter there. I thank You for answering my prayer and giving me victory! Psalm 118:27-29 The Lord is God, shining upon us. Take the sacrifice and bind it with cords on the altar. You are my God, and I will praise You! You are my God, and I…..

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Psalm 116:1-2 I love the Lord because He hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because He bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! John 10:14-15 I am the good Shepherd; I know My own sheep, and they know Me, just as My Father knows Me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice My life for the sheep.

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2 Corinthians 6:18 “I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” Growing up, I had a great dad! He wasn’t a believer, but he was a good man. My dad along with my mom did their best to raise me with good morals and integrity. One of my favorite childhood memories which also continued into my adulthood was our father-daughter dates to a famous hot dog stand in Hollywood,…..

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Psalm 112:1 Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying His commands. Psalm 112:6b-7 Those who are righteous will be long remembered. They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. Psalm 112:9b Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor. John 8:31-32 Jesus said to the people who believed in Him, “You are truly My disciples if you remain faithful to…..

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1 Samuel 12:24 But be sure to fear the Lord and faithfully serve Him. Think of all the wonderful things He has done for you. (NLT) John 7:16-18 So Jesus told them, “My message is not My own; it comes from God Who sent Me. Anyone who wants to do the will of God will know whether My teaching is from God or is merely My own. Those who speak for themselves want glory only for themsleves, but a person…..

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Ruth 2:4-8 While she was there, Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and greeted the harvesters. “The Lord be with you!” he said. “The Lord bless you!” the harvesters replied. Then Boaz asked his foreman, “Who is that young woman over there? Who does she belong to?” And the foreman replied, “She is the young woman from Moab who came back with Naomi. She asked me this morning if she could gather grain behind the harvesters. She has been hard at work…..

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