Mornings with Jesus

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A YOUNG MAN I RECENTLY had a conversation with commented on a lyric he claimed was written by his favorite pop singer. “I love that!” he said. “Isn’t it, like, deep?” “You do know that’s from the Bible, don’t you?” I hoped he caught the importance of

The Christian Science Monitor

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Theologian and Anglican priest John Barton takes a well-researched look into the context and composition of the Bible.

Country Life

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Sir Tim Sainsbury was formerly a director of Sainsbury’s before becoming a politician. He is now a philanthropist. His memoir Among the Supporting Cast: Reminiscences and Reflections on Three Careers (£20) is published by Barbreck ‘Antonello da Mess

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What do you get if you multiply the number of chapters (Surah) in the Koran by the number of books included in a Torah scroll? Fit these numbers into the grid. One number doesn’t fit. This is the prize puzzle answer. 127 182 290 570 581 616 693 722 7

Fortean Times

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The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & the Christianity We Haven’t Tried Yet Meggan Watterson Hay House, 2019 HB, £19.99, 264pp. ISBN 9781401954901 Since the discovery in 1945 in Egypt of a library of early Christian Coptic texts – often referred t

60 Days of Prayer

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Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. PSALM 143:8 (NIV) YOU CAN HEAR God at any time, but in the above verse King David gives a model for list

60 Days of Prayer

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Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. PSALM 62:5 NIV WHEN YOU FEEL that the world is chaotic and spinning out of control, center your heart on God. Take a deep breath in as you reflect on His Word. Root yourself in Scripture by rea

60 Days of Prayer

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Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror. JAMES 1:23 (NIV) THE BIBLE IS a mirror for your character. Just as you would check yourself in the mirror before going out, Scripture is

60 Days of Prayer

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Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. 1 CORINTHIANS 15:51 (KJV) PASTOR A. W. TOZER wrote, “Human nature is not fixed, and for this we should thank God day and night! We are still capable of change. We can

60 Days of Prayer

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And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. LUKE 2:10 (KJV) THIS TIME OF year, I look forward to climbing the attic stairs and bringing down my Christmas decorations. My

60 Days of Prayer

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I reflect at night on who you are, O Lord; therefore I obey your instructions. PSALM 119:55 (NLT) A PERFECT WAY to calm your mind is to focus on God. Write down a few favorite Bible verses that help you think about who God really is. Quiet your mind

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In the 21st-century King James version of the Bible, how many times does the letter E appear in the first chapter of Genesis? Fit these numbers into the grid. One number doesn’t fit. This is the prize puzzle answer. 3 digits 152 176 357 450 469 560 6

60 Days of Prayer

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That energy is God’s energy, an energy deep within you. PHILIPPIANS 2:13 MSG NEED A BOOST of energy as we wind down from Christmas and wind up for the New Year? Turn to the Source of all energy—God! Keep a Bible nearby and open it to the Psalms. Be

Mornings with Jesus

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THANKS TO MY DIGITAL SOFTWARE, I have many different Bible translations at my disposal. Sometimes I gain new insight into a Scripture by reading it in different versions. But not always. Last week, I researched an Old Testament verse and grew more co

60 Days of Prayer

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He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded. PROVERBS 13:13 (NKJV) THE WORD OF God is a compass for your life. The Bible will guide you and keep you safe, direct you to make the right decisions and t

60 Days of Prayer

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Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. PSALM 90:12 (NIV) AS DECEMBER COMES to an end, take this opportunity to begin fresh in the new year. Look ahead, knowing that every obstacle you face is the chance to grow. Focus on Go

Mornings with Jesus

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MAKING A LIVING FROM WRITING is hard. I haven’t earned anything in a month. My situation made me think about the story of Jesus and Simon Peter. Jesus said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish” (Luke 5:4

NPR

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The Bible's famous verse and chapter structure is relatively recent — and surprisingly unpopular. And a new version out now aims to make it more approachable by structuring it like any other book.

The Christian Science Monitor

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Where does the expression “jumpin’ Jehoshaphat!” come from? It has its origins in the 19th century, but the details are somewhat fuzzy.

60 Days of Prayer

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But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” MATTHEW 3:14 NIV HAVE YOU EVER argued with God? Shook your fist at an outcome or a situation? Made choices that have gone against His instructions? In the ab

JOY Magazine

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“Then Jesus said to them, ‘Suppose you have a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have no food to offer him.’ And suppose the one inside answers, ‘

JOY Magazine

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Proverbs 12:10 states, “The righteous care for the needs of their animals…” This verse specifically links righteousness to the humane treatment of animals. This proverb, written in antithetical parallelism, goes on to say, “The kindest acts of the wi

60 Days of Prayer

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Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. PSALM 54:4 (NIV) WHEN THINGS GO wrong, or not as you had planned, turn to this Scripture. God is the upholder of life. He can mend the broken pieces and help you find your way. Entrust Him

Mornings with Jesus

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AN UNUSUAL AUGUST RAINSTORM HAD pushed through our area, causing power outages overnight. The next morning calm returned, along with cooler temperatures. I moved to the back patio, coffee and Bible in hand, to enjoy the change of weather. I relished

JOY Magazine

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See how many of these you can fill in before checking the answers on page 95. After you test yourself, try reading the questions aloud to a friend or family member and see how they do! 1. In the Parable of the Tenants in the Vineyard, who did the l

60 Days of Prayer

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The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. PSALM 121:5 (ESV) THE BIBLE IS filled with verses about shade, shelter and taking refuge in the Lord. When stresses in your life heat up, remember that Jesus is your shade. He prote

Mysterious Ways

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In July 2017, visiting Israeli scholar Yoram Meital came across a priceless manuscript while exploring the Karaite Moussa Dar’i Synagogue in Cairo, Egypt. Wrapped in white paper and sitting on a dusty bookshelf was a 1028 A.D. copy of the Ketuvim, th

60 Days of Prayer

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“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” ISAIAH 43:18-19 ESV DURING THIS SEASON of

Mornings with Jesus

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WHEN MY MIDDLE GRANDDAUGHTER WAS a toddler, it seemed as though she spoke a language we’d never heard before. During FaceTime calls, Lilah would grab the phone and jabber away. Occasionally she would throw in a real word. Those few words along with h

Mornings with Jesus

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THE NEXT OWNERS OF OUR house will have more than one head-scratching moment. “Why did they wallpaper this portion of the hallway with three-inch strips?” Because it was cheaper than buying a new roll of wallpaper to finish off that small section. “Wh