Future

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: California)
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Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future lies before those who love peace.

For surely you have a future ahead of you; your hope will not be disappointed.

In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, you will have a bright future, and your hopes will not be cut short.

For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not be presenting his own ideas; he will be telling you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.

"Arise … Let your light shine for all the nations to see! For the glory of the LORD is shining upon you.

Psalm 37:37 Proverbs 23:18 Proverbs 24:14 Jeremiah 29:11 John 16:13 Isaiah 60:1
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Peace

The future is as bright as the promises of God.

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Glenn
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Loved

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Los Alamitos,CA)
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So Jesus grew both in height and in wisdom, and he was loved by God and by all who knew him.

Long ago the LORD said to Israel: "I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.

This is real love. It is not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.

I myself no longer live, but Christ lives in me. So I live my life in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.

So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.

Luke 2:52 Jeremiah 31:3 1 John 4:10 Galatians 2:20 Romans 8:37 John 13:34
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Peace

There is no better news that the Gospel - spread the word!

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Glenn
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Your will

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: above LakeTahoe,CA)
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O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you in all of heaven or earth. You keep your promises and show unfailing love to all who obey you and are eager to do your will.

May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done here on earth, just as it is in heaven.

Look, I have come to do your will, O God-- just as it is written about me in the Scriptures.

I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your law is written on my heart.

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.

1 Kings 8:23 Matthew 6:10 Hebrews 10:7 Psalm 40:8 Psalm 143:10
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Peace

God's work is done by those who pray.

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With you

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Naples,CA)
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"I am the God of your father, Abraham," he said. "Do not be afraid, for I am with you and will bless you.

What's more, I will be with you, and I will protect you wherever you go…I will be with you constantly until I have finished giving you everything I have promised."

You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.

So I never lose sight of your love, But keep in step with you, never missing a beat.

Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you.

Because GOD will be right there with you; he'll keep you safe and sound.

Genesis 26:24 Genesis 28:15 Psalm 16:11 Psalm 26:3 1 Peter 5:7 Proverbs 3:26
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Peace

No one is more secure than the one who is held in God's hands.

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Happy

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Maui)
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How happy are those who fear the LORD-- all who follow his ways!

O LORD Almighty, happy are those who trust in you.

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.

I am very happy because you are living as you should and because of your strong faith in Christ.

So I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in him. May you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 128:1 Psalm 84:12 1 Peter 1:8 Colossians 2:5 Romans 15:13
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Peace

Hope in the heart puts a smile on the face.

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Glenn
PO Box 473 Los Alamitos CA 90720

Trustworthy

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Maui)
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The trustworthy will get a rich reward. But the person who wants to get rich quick will only get into trouble.

The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

You have heard me teach many things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Teach these great truths to trustworthy people who are able to pass them on to others.

Then the angel said to me, "These words are trustworthy and true: `The Lord God, who tells his prophets what the future holds, has sent his angel to tell you what will happen soon.' " [ Jesus Is Coming ]

Proverbs 28:20 Psalm 19:7 Titus 3:8 2 Timothy 2:2 Revelation 22:6
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Peace

Faith in Christ enables us to live above our circumstances, not under them!

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Special

a WORD from God's Book
(photo by Paul Westphal -Calif. )
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Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ's body. We are all parts of his one body, and each of us has different work to do. And since we are all one body in Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others.

And now, dear brothers and sisters, I will write about the special abilities the Holy Spirit gives to each of us…

He has given each one of us a special gift according to the generosity of Christ.

Under his direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

Look after each other so that none of you will miss out on the special favor of God.

May God bless you with his special favor and wonderful peace as you come to know Jesus, our God and Lord, better and better.

Romans 12:4,5 1 Corinthians 12:1 Ephesians 4:7 Ephesians 4:16 Hebrews 12:15 2 Peter 1:2
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Peace

God uses ordinary people to carry out his extraordinary plan.

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Lift up

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Colorado Springs)
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"If only you would prepare your heart and lift up your hands to him in prayer!

Rise during the night and cry out. Pour out your hearts like water to the Lord. Lift up your hands to him in prayer.

To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.

Lift up your heads … That the King of glory may come in!

"For then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.

I will lift up a cup symbolizing his salvation; I will praise the LORD's name for saving me.

Job 11:13 Lamentations 2:19 Psalm 25:1 Psalm 24:7 Job 22:26 Psalm 116:13
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Peace

The future is bright if your faith is in Christ.

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Glenn
PO Box 473 Los Alamitos CA 90720

Blessing

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Maui )
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The LORD still waits for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the LORD is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for him to help them.

Trouble chases sinners, while blessings chase the righteous!

You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You welcome me as a guest, anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.

The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.

How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we belong to Christ.

Your goodness is so great! You have stored up great blessings for those who honor you.

Isaiah 30:18 Proverbs 13:21 Psalm 23:5 Proverbs 10:22 Ephesians 1:3 Psalm 31:19
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Peace

To understand God is impossible: to worship him is imperative.

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Unless

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Christmas cactus)
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"But I warn you--unless you obey God better than the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees do, you can't enter the Kingdom of Heaven at all!

Unless the LORD builds a house, the work of the builders is useless. Unless the LORD protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good.

That is why I said that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I am who I say I am, you will die in your sins."

Not at all! And you will also perish unless you turn from your evil ways and turn to God.

Jesus replied, "I assure you, unless you are born again, you can never see the Kingdom of God."

But my life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus--the work of telling others the Good News about God's wonderful kindness and love.

Matthew 5:20 Psalm 127:1 John 8:24 Luke 13:3 John 3:3 Acts 20:24
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Peace

When you open your heart to Jesus, heaven is open to you.

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Angels

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Garden of the Gods)
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Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Bless the LORD, you His angels, Mighty in strength, who perform His word, Obeying the voice of His word!

For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;

For it is written: " 'He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully;

Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will weed out of his kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil. ..This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous.

Hebrews 1:14 Psalm 103:20 Psalm 91:11 Luke 4:10 Hebrews 13:2 Matthew 13:41,49
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Peace

Keep the faith, but not to yourself.

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Glenn
PO Box 473 Los Alamitos CA 90720

Wages

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Scottsdale,AZ )
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If you're a hard worker and do a good job, you deserve your pay; we don't call your wages a gift.

"Because I, GOD, love fair dealing and hate thievery and crime, I'll pay your wages on time and in full, and establish my eternal covenant with you.

The wages of the righteous bring them life, but the income of the wicked brings them punishment.

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.

The harvesters are paid good wages, and the fruit they harvest is people brought to eternal life. What joy awaits both the planter and the harvester alike!

Romans 4:4 Isaiah 61:8 Proverbs 10:16 Romans 6:23 John 4:36
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Peace

A fruitful harvest requires faithful service

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PO Box 473 Los Alamitos CA 90720

Loyal

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Spain)
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Love the LORD, all you faithful ones! - For the LORD protects those who are loyal to him, but he harshly punishes all who are arrogant.

"Look at that man, bloated by self-importance-- full of himself but soul-empty. But the person in right standing before God through loyal and steady believing is fully alive, really alive.

But he's already made it plain how to live, what to do, what GOD is looking for in men and women. It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, and don't take yourself too seriously-- take God seriously.

It's GOD's business to decide what to do with each of us in regard to what's right and who's loyal.

Know this: GOD, your God, is God indeed, a God you can depend upon. He keeps his covenant of loyal love with those who love him and observe his commandments for a thousand generations.

Psalm 31:23 Habakkuk 2:4 Micah 6:8 1 Samuel 26:23 Deuteronomy 7:9
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Peace

The greatest ability is despendability.

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Word

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Colorado Springs)
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"Is there any limit to my power? Now you will see whether or not my word comes true!"

The LORD merely spoke, and the heavens were created. He breathed the word, and all the stars were born.

For the word of the LORD holds true, and everything he does is worthy of our trust.

"Praise the LORD who has given rest to his people Israel, just as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the wonderful promises he gave through his servant Moses.

Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.
"Is God's comfort too little for you? Is his gentle word not enough?

Numbers 11:23 Psalm 33:6 Psalm 33:4 1 Kings 8:56 Psalm 119:37 Job 15:11
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Peace

With God's Word as your foundation, you can build a Godly life.

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Direction

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: near Colorado Springs)
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GOD is fair and just; He corrects the misdirected, Sends them in the right direction.

True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction.

What a God! His road stretches straight and smooth. Every GOD-direction is road-tested. Everyone who runs toward him makes it.

The life-giving Spirit of GOD will hover over him, the Spirit that brings wisdom and understanding, The Spirit that gives direction and builds strength, the Spirit that instills knowledge and Fear-of-GOD.

You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly.

Psalm 25:8 Psalm 23:3 Psalm 18:30 Isaiah 11:2 Ephesians 4:4
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Peace

Spoiled children are given what they want; wise parents give them what they need.

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Glenn
PO Box 473 Los Alamitos CA 90720