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Scripture So the LORD spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. ~Exodus 33:11, NKJV Quote What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear. ~Charles C. Converse Are there things about yourself that you don’t like; things that you are ashamed to confess? Sometimes our mistakes and past…

Scripture Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. ~James 1:13, NASB Quote None are known to be good until they have had an opportunity to be bad. ~Benjamin Whichcote Regrets are hard to live…

Scripture A Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, “Have mercy on me, Lord…my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed.” But Jesus did not answer her a word. ~Matthew 15:22-23, NASB Quote What is our motivation for talking to Jesus? Is it to get something from Him or simply to know Him better? ~Charles…

Scripture “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” ~Matthew 5:4, NRSV Quote The most difficult aspect of the Christian life is maintaining proper balance. ~Calvin C. Inman I guess that one of the reasons I love the Psalms of David so much is his honesty and realism. David’s highs and lows are…

Scripture The Lord was with him and caused everything he did to succeed. Quote Right and truth are greater than any power and all power is subject to the truth. ~Benjamin Whichcote Joseph was not perfect, but by human standards, he was closer than most. Joseph was so highly gifted that humility was a problem but efficiency…

Scripture All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast {all but true believers}…This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of God’s people. ~Revelation 13:8,10, NIV Quote Courage is grace under pressure. ~Ernest Hemingway Guess what N.T. book I read last when I am reading a new translation? I have been reading…

Scripture I am being very foolish but it was you who drove me to it! ~2 Corinthians 12:10, NEB Quote All have sinned and come short of the glorious perfection we see in Christ: this ALL with no exceptions. ~Ya’akov I am going to do what you’ve never heard another preacher do; I am going…

Scripture “Pride comes first; disgrace soon follows; with the humble is wisdom found.”  ~Proverbs 11:2, NJB Quote Pride can be nauseating and toxic; it can take the shine off of a gold medal. ~Ray Comfort I have a friend at Grace Point who is an avid Auburn Fan. If Auburn is on the field or…

Scripture “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” ~Matthew 11:28, NLT Quote The Savior always welcomes you into His presence, regardless of how you’re feeling or what mistakes you have made. ~Charles Stanley Can you imagine getting an invitation to the White House?…

Scripture Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. ~Proverbs 16:18, NET Quote Unchastity, anger, greed, drunkenness are mere flea bites in comparison to pride. Pride leads to every other vice: it is the complete anti-God state of mind. ~C.S. Lewis I was having lunch with a young preacher a couple of weeks ago and he…