Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 8:1-9 “And the Lord said to Samuel, “Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you,…

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Scripture Reading: Psalm 1 “He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither;…

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Scripture Reading: John 11:20-37 “Jesus wept. Then the Jews said, ‘See how He loved him!’ And some of them said, ‘Could not this Man, who opened the eyes of the…

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Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:18-25 “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not unto men.”—Colossians 3:23 I found myself frustrated by the seemingly inconsequential task I was…

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Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:32-12:2 “…Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and…

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Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 “…Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me…This cup is the new covenant in My blood.…

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Scripture Reading: Joshua 1:1-9 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them—the…

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Scripture Reading: Acts 4:1-14 “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they…

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Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:38-48 “But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully…

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Scripture Reading: Psalm 37:1-8 “Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him,…

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