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Verse of the Day

Ephesians 6:18 Background: Lightstock #photoshopexpress #Verseoftheday #bibleapp

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Verse of the Day: Col. 3:12

Colossians 3:12 “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬https://bible.com/bible/111/col.3.12.NIV

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Verse of the day: May 23, 2023

Romans 8:38-39

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Overcome Fear with Faith

Overcome Fear with Faith

When I was serving with a church-planting team overseas, I had memorized a set of five Bible verses that I found especially encouraging. I would remind myself of these verses on the way to outreach ministry activities on a regular basis. They would remind me: how great God is, Jesus has all authority and has commissioned usJesus has promised to be with us,the enemy of our souls is already…

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A Verse for Today: 1 John 4:47

Today's encouraging Bible verse with an image I shot off the coast of Kittery, ME.

Today’s encouraging Bible verse from the Bible app with an image I shot off the coast of Kittery, ME.

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Writing Scriptures

I recently picked up a book by an author I’ve interacted with in a Facebook group together. People would often post prayer requests in this group. Many in the group would show concern and promise to pray. But one person would actually pray in their comment. Jill was that person. I appreciated her immediate prayerful response, it helped make prayer a present reality rather than something I would…

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Because Someone May Need You.

Somehow very early in my walk with God, He gave me a unique perspective on a critical topic. I shared that even though I didn't feel I had much to offer, I still felt that I went to church more for what I could give than what I received.

When I listened to the Our Daily Bread devotional this morning, it all came back to me. Somehow very early in my walk with God, He gave me a unique perspective on a critical topic. I couldn’t quote the Scripture or explain the theology behind it at the time. I was in my mid-twenties, new to the faith, and had lots to learn (and still do). But I remember being surprised when I heard a much older…

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Pray for All Those In Authority

Pray for those in authority in your own nation, workplace, or school. Leadership is hard work. They can be easy targets for complaints. God calls us to rise above the crowd and to pray for them. Sometimes God changes them. Sometimes God changes us.

If you’re reading this, I’m aware that you probably already know this. I’m thinking that you, like me, might just need a reminder–especially now. Whether our candidates won or lost in the recent elections, this Scripture applies to us. It’s all too easy for us to be convinced that our side is right. Therefore, obviously, that means the other side is wrong. Or, we pride ourselves on finding the…

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Psalm 40:5

(Photo: Kevin T. Cunningham Location: Cap Sante Park in Anacortes, WA) Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done,the things you planned for us.None can compare with you;were I to speak and tell of your deeds,they would be too many to declare. Psalms 40:5 NIV

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How You Doin'?

How You Doin'? When times are good, I know that everyone is fighting some battle and dealing with the junk that life throws at us. These are challenging times, to put it mildly. So, even more, I do pray that you are doing well.

Really. How are you? When times are good, I know that everyone is fighting some battle and dealing with the junk that life throws at us. These are challenging times, to put it mildly. So, even more, I do pray that you are doing well. Me? I think I’m doing okay. Maybe one step above treading water, but okay. Some days have been filled with more joy and hope. Others with anxiety and wonder…

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Want Change?

Changing externals and environments can be helpful, but real, lasting change begins at a heart level and branches out from there.

Guardrails help us stay on the road. External controls can be helpful. Go deeper. Ask God to reveal the blind spots that are blocking His work in our lives. Then ask for His help to create in us a new heart.

(For deeper study, read Psalm 139 and Psalm 51)

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Got to Church Early. What Do I Do Now?

Got to Church Early. What Do I Do Now?

Picture this.   It’s Sunday morning. You got the family to church. The kids are in Sunday school downstairs. You are sitting in the pew five minutes early before the service starts (I know for most of us, it sounds like a miracle). It’s been such a rush all morning matching shoes finding missing socks getting the kids and family in the van all at the same time.  You got here!  Congratulations!…

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Respect! A friend shared this on Facebook. Normally, I would simply click Like and maybe even Share. But this one seemed too important not to share here.

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12 Days of Christmas: Wrap-up

12 Days of Christmas: Wrap-up

This is the twelfth and final day in our 12 Days of Christmas for Authors blog tour.

Thanks for joining us for our version of the 12 Days of Christmas! We hope that you have met some new authors and enjoyed or shared some new books that will become treasured additions to your bookshelf.

We have one more book to introduce to you—an anthology from Canadian Christian writers:

Want to warm…

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12 Days of Christmas: Ruth L. Snyder Returns

12 Days of Christmas: Ruth L. Snyder Returns

For these 12 days, we are featuring posts introducing other authors and their works. You may find a new favorite author or book for yourself or to give as a gift. I hope you enjoy the series. Please pray for the authors and their ministries.

Today, we welcome back Ruth L. Snyder, the author who organized this whole 12 Days series. Ruth’s bio is at the bottom of this post. But first let’s…

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12 Days of Christmas: Janis Cox Returns

Here's the latest from 12 Days of Christmas for Authors: Janis Cox Returns

For these 12 days, we are featuring posts introducing other authors and their works. You may find a new favorite author or book for yourself or to give as a gift. I hope you enjoy the series. Please pray for the authors and their ministries.

Today, we welcome back Janis Cox. Janis’ bio is at the bottom of this post. But first, let’s learn a bit about The Kingdom of Thrim

About the Book

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12 Days of Christmas: PJ Paulson

Here's the latest in the 12 Days of Christmas series. Meet PJ Paulson

For these 12 days, we are featuring posts introducing other authors and their works. You may find a new favorite author or book for yourself or to give as a gift. I hope you enjoy the series. Please pray for the authors and their ministries.

If you’d like to learn about some of the other authors and their works, please visit https://www.encourageandequip.com/category/12-days-of-christmas-fo…

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