Merry Christmas!

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God looked over everything He had made; it was so good, so very good! Genesis 1:31 (The Message)

 

P.S. Merry Christmas everyone! Hope everyone has a blessed Christmas with family.

My previous post: Christmas Eve 2015

Christmas Eve 2015

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December 24, 2015:

Oh, how I praise the Lord. How I rejoice in God my Savior! Luke 1:46-67 (NLT) 

 

P.S. Hope everyone has a blessed and safe Christmas Eve!

My previous post: Happy Anniversary Dad and Mom!

Happy Anniversary Dad and Mom!

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December 20, 2015:

O LORD, I will honor and praise Your name, for You are my God. You do such wonderful things! Isaiah 25:1 (NLT)

 

P.S. Happy Anniversary to my parents today!

My previous post: Psalm 97:1 (NIV)

Psalm 97:1 (NIV)

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December 19, 2015:

The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad... Psalm 97:1 (NIV)

 

My previous post: Romans 15:13 (NIV)

Romans 15:13 (NIV)

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December 17, 2015:

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 (NIV)

 

My previous post: Revelation 19:6-7 (NIV)

Revelation 19:6-7 (NIV)

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December 16, 2015:

Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory! Revelation 19:6-7 (NIV) 

 

My previous post: Psalm 92:4 (NLT)

Psalm 92:4 (NLT)

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December 15, 2015:

You thrill me, LORD, with all You have done for me! I sing for joy because of what You have done. Psalm 92:4 (NLT)

 

My previous post: Psalm 95:1 (NLT)

Psalm 95:1 (NLT)

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December 14, 2015:

Come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us give a joyous shout to the rock of our salvation! Psalm 95:1 (NLT)

 

My previous post: Ephesians 5:8 (NIV)

Ephesians 5:8 (NIV)

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December 12, 2015:

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light... Ephesians 5:8 (NIV)

 

My previous post: 1 Peter 1:8 (NLT)

1 Peter 1:8 (NLT)

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December 11, 2015:

You love Him even though you have never seen Him. Though you do not see Him, you trust Him; and even now you are happy with a glorious, inexpressible joy. 1 Peter 1:8 (NLT)

 

My previous post: Happy 33rd birthday to me!

Happy 33rd birthday to me!

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December 10, 1982- my birth date:

 

P.S. Today is my 33rd birthday!

My previous post: Hebrews 1:6 (NIV)

Hebrews 1:6 (NIV)

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December 9, 2015:

And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says, "Let all God's angels worship Him." Hebrews 1:6 (NIV)

 

P.S. First blog post from my new laptop that I got yesterday as an early birthday gift (my birthday is tomorrow) and an early Christmas gift from my parents. 

My previous post: Luke 2:14 (The Message)

Luke 2:14 (The Message)

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December 6, 2015:

Glory to God in the heavenly heights, Peace to all men and women on earth who please Him. Luke 2:14 (The Message)

 

My previous post: John 8:12 (The Message)

John 8:12 (The Message)

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December 4, 2015:

Jesus once again addressed them: "I am the world's Light. No one who follows Me stumbles around in the darkness. I provide plenty of light to live in." John 8:12 (The Message)

 

P.S. Happy Birthday to my cousin Jen today!

My previous post: 2 Corinthians 4:6 (NLT)

2 Corinthians 4:6 (NLT)

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December 2, 2015:

For God, who said, "Let there be light in the darkness," has made us understand that this light is the brightness of the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6 (NLT)

 

My previous post: Cowboy Keith and Cowgirl Archana

Cowboy Keith and Cowgirl Archana

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November 30, 2015:

Cowboy Keith:

 

Another picture of Cowboy Keith:

 

Cowgirl Archana:

 

My previous post: Isaiah 12:6 (NIV)

 

 

Isaiah 12:6 (NIV)

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November 30, 2015:

Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you. Isaiah 12:6 (NIV)

 

My previous post: Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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November 26, 2015:

You are my God, and I will give You thanks; You are my God, and I will exalt You. Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 118:28-29 (NIV)

 

P.S. Hope everyone has a Happy and blessed Thanksgiving!

My previous post: 1 Chronicles 29:13 (NLT)

1 Chronicles 29:13 (NLT)

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November 25, 2015:

O our God, we thank You and praise Your glorious name! 1 Chronicles 29:13 (NLT)

 

My previous post: Ephesians 3:20-21 (NLT)

Ephesians 3:20-21 (NLT)

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November 23, 2015:

Now glory be to God! By His mighty power at work within us, He is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope. May He be given glory in the church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever through endless ages. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 (NLT)

 

My previous post: Psalm 3:3-4 (NLT)

Psalm 3:3-4 (NLT)

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November 21, 2015:

But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts my head high. I cried out to the LORD, and He answered me from His holy mountain. Psalm 3:3-4 (NLT)

 

My previous post: Psalm 63:3-4 (NLT)

Psalm63:3-4 (NLT)

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November 20, 2015:

Your unfailing love is better to me than life itself; how I praise You! I will honor You as long as I live, lifting up my hands to You in prayer. Psalm 63:3-4 (NLT)

 

My previous post: Psalm 19:1 (The Message)

Psalm 19:1 (The Message)

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November 19, 2015:

God's glory is on tour in the skies, God-craft on exhibit across the horizon. Psalm 19:1 (The Message)

 

My previous post: Matthew 12:33 (The Message)

Matthew 12:33 (The Message)

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November 18, 2015:

If you grow a healthy tree, you'll pick healthy fruit. If you grow a diseased tree, you'll pick worm-eaten fruit. The fruit tells you about the tree. Matthew 12:33 (The Message)

 

My previous post: Hannah

Hannah

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November 14, 2015:

Some friends, Femi and Priscilla came to visit this weekend from Michigan with their little girl, Hannah:

 

 

My previous post: 1 Chronicles 29:11 (NLT)

1 Chronicles 29:11 (NLT)

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November 13, 2015:

Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is Yours, O LORD, and this is Your kingdom. We adore You as the one who is over all things. 1 Chronicles 29:11 (NLT)

 

My previous post: Psalm 107:31 (NIV)

Psalm 107:31 (NIV)

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November 11, 2015:

Let them give thanks to the LORD for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for men. Psalm 107:31 (NIV)

 

P.S. Happy Veteran's Day!

My previous post: Psalm 8:1 (NASB)

Psalm 8:1 (NASB)

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November 9, 2015:

O LORD, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth, Who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens! Psalm 8:1 (NASB)

 

My previous post: Psalm 103:21 (NLT)

Psalm 103:21 (NLT)

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November 7, 2015:

Yes, praise the LORD, you armies of angels who serve Him and do His will! Psalm 103:21 (NLT)

 

My previous post: Happy Birthday Jason!

Happy Birthday Jason!

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November 5, 2015:

Sing out your thanks to the LORD; sing praises to our God, accompanied by harps. He covers the heavens with clouds, provides rain for the earth, and makes the green grass grow in mountain pastures. Psalm 147:7-8 (NLT)

 

P.S. Happy Birthday to my brother-in-law! 

My previous post: John 8:12 (NLT)

John 8:12 (NLT)

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November 4, 2015:

Jesus said to the people, "I am the light of the world. If you follow Me, you won't be stumbling through the darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life." John 8:12 (NLT)

 

My previous post: Psalm 143:2 (NLT)

 

Psalm 143:2 (NLT)

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October 31, 2015:

Let me hear of Your unfailing love to me in the morning, for I am trusting You. Show me where to walk, for I have come to You in prayer. Psalm 143:8 (NLT)

 

My previous post: 32 years ago...

32 years ago...

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October 28, 2015:

Jesus replied, "Just as the gathering of vultures shows there is a carcass nearby, so these signs indicate that the end is near." Luke 17:37 (NLT)

 

P.S. 32 years ago today I joined my forever family!

My previous post: Psalm 8:8-9 (NASB)

 

Psalm 8:8-9 (NASB)

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October 26, 2015:

The birds of the heavens, and the fish of the sea, Whatever passes through the paths of the seas. O LORD, our Lord, How majestic is Thy name in all the earth! Psalm 8:8-9 (NASB)

 

My previous post: Psalm 148:4 (NLT)

Psalm 148:4 (NLT)

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October 21, 2015:

Praise Him, skies above! Praise Him, vapors high above the clouds! Psalm 148:4 (NLT)

 

My previous post: Isaiah 33:2 (The Message)

Isaiah 33:2 (The Message)

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October 20, 2015:

GOD, treat us kindly. You're our only hope. First thing in the morning, be there for us! When things go bad, help us out! Isaiah 33:2 (The Message)

 

My previous post: Psalm 18:30 (The Message)

Psalm 18:30 (The Message)

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October 16, 2015:

What a God! His road stretches straight and smooth. Every GOD-direction is road-tested. Everyone who runs toward Him Makes it. Psalm 18:30 (The Message)

 

My previous post: Isaiah 4:2 (NLT)

Isaiah 4:2 (NLT)

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October 15, 2015:

But in the future, Israel-the branch of the LORD-will be lush and beautiful, and the fruit of the land will be the pride of its people. Isaiah 4:2 (NLT)

 

My previous post: Psalm 97:9 (NLT)

Psalm 97:9 (NLT)

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October 14, 2015:

For You, O LORD, are most high over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. Psalm 97:9 (NLT)

 

My previous post: Philippians 4:7 (NIV)

Philippians 4:7 (NIV)

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October 13, 2015:

...And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 (NIV)

 

My previous post: Psalm 29:9 (NCV)

Psalm 29:9 (NCV)

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October 12, 2015:

The Lord's voice shakes the trees. The leaves fall off the trees. In His Temple everyone says, "Glory to God!" Psalm 29:9 (NCV)

 

My previous post: Psalm 16:11 (NIV)

Psalm 16:11 (NIV)

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October 11, 2015:

You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. Psalm 16:11 (NIV)

 

My previous post: Isaiah 60:1 (NIV)

Isaiah 60:1 (NIV)

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October 10, 2015:

Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. Isaiah 60:1 (NIV)

 

My previous post: Psalm 50:1 (NIV)

Psalm 50:1 (NIV)

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October 9, 2015:

The Mighty One, God, the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to the place where it sets. Psalm 50:1 (NIV)

 

My previous post: Happy Birthday Aunt Monica!

Happy Birthday Aunt Monica!

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October 8, 2015:

Since God has blessed you... clothe yourself with splendor and majesty. Psalm 45:2-3 (NIV)

 

P.S. Happy Birthday to my Aunt Monica today!

My previous post: Revelation 4:11 (NLT)

Revelation 4:11 (NLT)

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October 7, 2015:

"You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power. For You created everything, and it is for Your pleasure that they exist and were created." Revelation 4:11 (NLT)

 

My previous post: Psalm 5:3 (NLT)

Psalm 5:3 (NLT)

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October 6, 2015:

Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD. Each morning I bring my requests to You and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3 (NLT)

 

My previous post: Isaiah 44:24 (NLT)