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"He changes the wilderness into a pool of water and a dry land into springs of water; and there he makes the hungry to dwell, so that they may establish an inhabited city and sow fields and plant vineyards, and gather a fruit for harvest. Also he blesses them and they...

“’There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what are these for so many people?’ Jesus said, ‘Have the people recline to eat.’ Now there was plenty of grass in the place. So the men reclined, about five thousand in number. Jesus then took the...

“So we’re not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 (Message Bible) Discouragement can be...

“Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! Many are saying of me, ‘God will not deliver him.’ But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.” Psalm 3:1-3 (NIV) Here David is faced with a very difficult situation. He was...

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NASB You will need courage to stay in the race no matter what the circumstances might be. Remember that "God has not...

“Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things? “Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory...

“On that day, when evening came, He said to them, ‘Let’s go over to the other side.’” Mark 4:35 (NASB) “For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 (NASB) God is at work in...

"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen for His own inheritance. The Lord looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of mankind; from His dwelling place He looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth, He who fashions the hearts of them...

“Rest in God alone, my soul, for my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will not be shaken.” Psalm 62:5-6 (HCSB) It's summer and with that comes warmer weather, barbecues, sports with the kids or grandkids, and a much-needed...

“But it is not this way among you; rather, whoever wants to become prominent among you shall be your servant; and whoever wants to be first among you shall be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a...