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Lisa G Akins

If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.

Sep 24

Lisa G Akins

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.

Sep 24

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highlighted Matthew 16:23 NLT

Jesus turned to Peter and said, “Get away from me, Satan! You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God’s.”

Sep 24

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highlighted Matthew 15:28 NLT

“Dear woman,” Jesus said to her, “your faith is great. Your request is granted.” And her daughter was instantly healed.

Sep 24

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highlighted Matthew 15:18 NLT

But the words you speak come from the heart—that’s what defiles you.

Sep 24

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highlighted Matthew 15:11 NLT

It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth.”

Sep 24

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highlighted Matthew 14:36 NLT

They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed.

Sep 24

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highlighted Matthew 14:27 NLT

But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!”

Sep 24

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highlighted Matthew 13:37 NLT

Jesus replied, “The Son of Man is the farmer who plants the good seed.

Sep 24

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highlighted Matthew 12:36-37 NLT

And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak. The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you.”

Sep 21

“Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me. “So I tell you, every sin and blasphemy can be forgiven—except blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, which will never be forgiven. Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven, either in this world or in the world to come.

Sep 21

Lisa G Akins

highlighted Matthew 11:28-30 NLT

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”

Sep 21

Lisa G Akins

highlighted Matthew 10:38-39 NLT

If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine. If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.

Sep 21

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highlighted Matthew 10:33 NLT

But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my Father in heaven.

Sep 21

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highlighted Matthew 10:31 NLT

So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.

Sep 21

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highlighted Matthew 10:28 NLT

“Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Sep 21

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highlighted Matthew 10:22 NLT

And all nations will hate you because you are my followers. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved.

Sep 21

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highlighted Matthew 10:19 NLT

When you are arrested, don’t worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time.

Sep 21

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highlighted Matthew 10:16 NLT

“Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves.

Sep 21

Lisa G Akins

highlighted Matthew 10:7-8 NLT

Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!

Sep 21

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