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Elkojessejames
highlighted Proverbs 29:15 NLT
To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
Dec 8
Elkojessejames
highlighted Psalms 127:2 NLT
It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.
Dec 8
Elkojessejames
highlighted Jude 1:23 NLT
Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others, but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives.
Dec 8
Elkojessejames
highlighted Jude 1:22 NLT
And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering.
Dec 8
Elkojessejames
highlighted Jude 1:16 NLT
These people are grumblers and complainers, living only to satisfy their desires. They brag loudly about themselves, and they flatter others to get what they want.
Dec 8
Elkojessejames
highlighted Jude 1:11 NLT
What sorrow awaits them! For they follow in the footsteps of Cain, who killed his brother. Like Balaam, they deceive people for money. And like Korah, they perish in their rebellion.
Dec 8
Elkojessejames
highlighted Hosea 14:4 NLT
The LORD says, “Then I will heal you of your faithlessness; my love will know no bounds, for my anger will be gone forever.
Dec 8
Elkojessejames
highlighted Hosea 14:2 NLT
Bring your confessions, and return to the LORD. Say to him, “Forgive all our sins and graciously receive us, so that we may offer you our praises.
Dec 8
Elkojessejames
highlighted Hosea 11:9 NLT
No, I will not unleash my fierce anger. I will not completely destroy Israel, for I am God and not a mere mortal. I am the Holy One living among you, and I will not come to destroy.
Dec 8
Elkojessejames
highlighted Proverbs 28:13 NLT
People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
Nov 24
Elkojessejames
highlighted Proverbs 28:12 NLT
When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
Nov 24
Elkojessejames
highlighted 1 Peter 3:7 NLT
In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.
Nov 24
Elkojessejames
highlighted 1 Peter 2:19 NLT
For God is pleased when, conscious of his will, you patiently endure unjust treatment.
Nov 24
Elkojessejames
highlighted 1 Peter 2:17 NLT
Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. Fear God, and respect the king.
Nov 24
Elkojessejames
highlighted 1 Peter 2:14 NLT
or the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right.
Nov 24
Elkojessejames
highlighted 1 Peter 2:13 NLT
For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human authority—whether the king as head of state,
Nov 24
Elkojessejames
highlighted 1 Peter 2:11 NLT
Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls.
Nov 24
Elkojessejames
highlighted Psalms 91:16 NLT
I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.”
Oct 22
Elkojessejames
highlighted Psalms 91:14 NLT
The LORD says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.
Oct 22
Elkojessejames
highlighted Psalms 91:13 NLT
You will trample upon lions and cobras; you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet!
Oct 22