Category Archives: appreciation

no junk

no junk Judges 5:1-9 (JDV) Judges 5:1 On that day Deborah (and Barak son of Abinoam) sang: Judges 5:2 When the leaders lead in Israel, when the people volunteer, bless Yahveh. Judges 5:3 Listen, kings! Pay attention, princes! I will … Continue reading

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special ministry leaders

special ministry leaders 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 5:12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to give recognition to those who are working among you and leading you in the Lord and admonishing you, 1 Thessalonians 5:13 and … Continue reading

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the power behind the grace

the power behind the grace Joshua 4:21-24 (JDV) Joshua 4:21 and he said to the Israelites, “In the future, when your children ask their fathers, ‘What is the meaning of these stones?’ Joshua 4:22 you should tell your children, ‘Israel … Continue reading

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his procession

his procession Psalm 68:24-27 (JDV) Psalm 68:24 People have seen your procession, God, the procession of my God, my King, in the sanctuary. Psalm 68:25 Singers lead the way, with musicians following; among them are young women playing tambourines. Psalm … Continue reading

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my shout

my shout Psalm 66:13-15 (JDV) Psalm 66:13 I will enter your house with burnt offerings; I will pay you my vows – Psalm 66:14 the ones my lips promised and my mouth spoke during my distress. Psalm 66:15 I will … Continue reading

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like silver is refined

like silver is refined Psalm 66:8-12 (JDV) Psalm 66:8 Bless our God, you peoples; let the sound of his praise be heard. Psalm 66:9 He keeps us alive and does not allow our feet to slip Psalm 66:10 because you, … Continue reading

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alarm clock

alarm clock Psalm 57:8-11 (JDV) Psalm 57:8 Wake up, my throat! Wake up, harp and lyre! I will wake up the dawn. Psalm 57:9 I will praise you, Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the … Continue reading

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under-appreciating God

under-appreciating God Jeremiah 9:17-26 (JDV) Jeremiah 9:17 This is what Yahveh of Armies says: Consider this closely, and summon the women who mourn; send for the skillful women. Jeremiah 9:18 Let them come quickly to raise a lament over us … Continue reading

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not always welcomed

not always welcomed Acts 17:1-9 (JDV) Acts 17:1 After they passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. Acts 17:2 As usual, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days made … Continue reading

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today’s miracle

today’s miracle Acts 16:1-5 (JDV) Acts 16:1 Paul went on to Derbe and Lystra, where there was a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman, but his father was a Greek. Acts 16:2 The brothers and sisters … Continue reading

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