5 years ago...

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September 30, 2017:

Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name give glory, for the sake of Your steadfast love and Your faithfulness! Psalm 115:1 (ESV)

P.S. It has been 5 years ago today that my Grandma Cottie has been gone.

My previous post: Ephesians 1:3-4 (NLT)

Ephesians 1:3-4 (NLT)

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September 29, 2017:

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Even before He made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in His eyes. Ephesians 1:3-4 (NLT) 

My previous post: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 (NIrV)

2 Corinthians 5:17-18 (NIrV)

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September 28, 2017:

Anyone who believes in Christ is a new creation. The old is gone! The new has come! It is all from God. He brought us back to Himself through Christ's death on the cross. And He has given us the task of bringing others back to Him through Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 (NIrV)

My previous post: Ephesians 5:8 (ESV)

Ephesians 5:8 (ESV)

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September 27, 2017:

For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. Ephesians 5:8 (ESV)

My previous post: 2 Corinthians 2:15-16 (ESV)

2 Corinthians 2:15-16 (ESV)

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September 26, 2017:

For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? 2 Corinthians 2:15-16 (ESV)

My previous post: Psalm 19:1 (ESV)

Psalm 19:1 (ESV)

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September 25, 2017:

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims His handi-work. Psalm 19:1 (ESV)

My previous post: Psalm 111:3 (NASB)

Psalm 111:3 (NASB)

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September 24, 2017:

Splendid and majestic is His work; And His righteousness endures forever. Psalm 111:3 (NASB)

My previous post: Today's bulletin cover photo and scripture

Today's bulletin cover photo and scripture

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Here is today's bulletin cover photo and scripture, 9-24-2017:

This is the true grace of God. Stand firm! 1 Peter 5:12 (NASB)

My previous post: Lamentations 3:22-24 (ESV)

Lamentations 3:22-24 (ESV)

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September 23, 2017:

The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in Him." Lamentations 3:22-24 (ESV)

My previous post: Happy first day of Fall!

Happy first day of Fall!

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September 22, 2017:

The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by His love; He will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV)

P.S. Happy first day of Fall!

My previous post: Happy Birthday Annie!

Happy Birthday Annie!

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September 21, 2017:

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make His face to shine upon us, that Your way may be known on earth, Your saving power among all nations. Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You! Psalm 67:1-3 (ESV)

P.S. Happy Birthday to my sister, Annie!

My previous post: Psalm 85:1 (The Message)

Psalm 85:1 (The Message)

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September 20, 2017:

GOD, You smiled on Your good earth! Psalm 85:1 (The Message)

My previous post: Psalm 108:5 (ESV)

Psalm 108:5 (ESV)

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September 19, 2017:

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let Your glory be over all the earth! Psalm 108:5 (ESV)

My previous post: Psalm 104:24 (ESV)

Psalm 104:24 (ESV)

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September 18, 2017:

O LORD, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom have You made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. Psalm 104:24 (ESV)

My previous post: Psalm 66:4 (NASB)

Psalm 66:4 (NASB)

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September 17, 2017:

"All the earth will worship Thee, And will sing praises to Thee; They will sing praises to Thy name." Psalm 66:4 (NASB)

My previous post: Today's bulletin cover photo and scripture

Today's bulletin cover photo and scripture

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Here is today's bulletin cover photo and scripture, 9-17-2017:

He turned the sea into dry land; They passed through the river on foot; There let us rejoice in Him! Psalm 66:6 (NASB)

My previous post: Happy Birthday Dad!

Happy Birthday Dad!

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September 16, 2017:

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

P.S. Happy Birthday to my Dad!

My previous post: Job 8:11-14 (NLT)

Job 8:11-14 (NLT)

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September 15, 2017:

Can marsh grass flourish without water? While they are still flowering, not ready to be cut, they begin to wither more quickly than grass. The same happens to all who forget God. The hopes of the godless evaporate. Their confidence hangs by a thread. They are leaning on a spider's web. Job 8:11-14 (NLT)

My previous post: Matthew 6:26 (ESV)

Matthew 6:26 (ESV)

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September 14, 2017:

Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Matthew 6:26 (ESV)

My previous post: John 1:14 (ESV)

John 1:14 (ESV)

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September 13, 2017:

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 (ESV) 

My previous post: Colossians 3:16 (ESV)

Colossians 3:16 (ESV)

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September 12, 2017:

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16 (ESV)

My previous post: Psalm 67:6 (The Message)

Psalm 67:6 (The Message)

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September 11, 2017:

Earth, display your exuberance! You mark us with blessing, O God, our God. Psalm 67:6 (The Message)

P.S. Never forget! 9/11/2001-9/11/2017

My previous post: Psalm 8:3 (ESV)

Psalm 8:3 (ESV)

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September 10, 2017:

When I look at Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place... Psalm 8:3 (ESV)

My previous post: Today's bulletin cover photo and scripture

Today's bulletin cover photo and scripture

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Here is today's bulletin cover photo and scripture, 9-10-2017:

I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me and heard my cry. Psalm 40:1 (NASB)

My previous post: Psalm 148:13 (ESV)

Psalm 148:13 (ESV)

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September 9, 2017:

Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His majesty is above earth and heaven. Psalm 148:13 (ESV)

My previous post: Psalm 30:12 (NIrV)

Psalm 30:12 (NIrV)

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September 8, 2017:

So my heart will sing to You. I can't keep silent. LORD, my God, I will give You thanks forever. Psalm 30:12 (NIrV)

P.S. I took this picture with my new digital camera (Nikon D3400) using a 18-55mm lens.

My previous post: Happy Birthday Kirk!

Happy Birthday Kirk!

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September 7, 2017:

For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His works is done in faithfulness. Psalm 33:4 (ESV)

P.S. Happy Birthday to my brother, Kirk!

My previous post: Isaiah 40:8 (ESV)

Isaiah 40:8 (ESV)

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September 6, 2017:

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8 (ESV)

My previous post: Psalm 19:9 (NLT)

Psalm 19:9 (NLT)

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September 5, 2017:

Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. Psalm 19:9 (NLT)

My previous post: Happy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day!

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September 4, 2017:

The LORD is king! Let the earth rejoice! Psalm 97:1 (NLT)

My previous post: Psalm 103:1-2 (NIrV)

Psalm 103:1-2 (NIrV)

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September 3, 2017:

I will praise the LORD. Deep down inside me, I will praise Him. I will praise Him, because His name is holy. I will praise the LORD. I won't forget anything He does for me. Psalm 103:1-2 (NIrV)

My previous post: Today's bulletin cover photo and scripture

Today's bulletin cover photo and scripture

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Here is today's bulletin cover photo and scripture, 9-3-2017:

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 (ESV)

My previous post: Psalm 85:11-12 (ESV)

Psalm 85:11-12 (ESV)

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September 2, 2017:

Faithfulness springs up from the ground, and righteousness looks down from the sky. Yes, the LORD will give what is good... Psalm 85:11-12 (ESV)

My previous post: Happy Birthday Uncle Keith!

Happy Birthday Uncle Keith!

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September 1, 2017:

Hallelujah! Thank GOD! Pray to Him by name! Tell everyone you meet what He has done! Sing Him songs, belt out hymns, translate His wonders into music! Psalm 105:1-2 (The Message)

P.S. Happy Birthday to my Uncle Keith!

My previous post: Psalm 104:31 (The Message)