Desire

a Word from God's Book
(photo: Los Alamitos)
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Our great desire is that you will keep right on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true.

For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey him and the power to do what pleases him.

May he grant your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans.

LORD, we love to obey your laws; our heart's desire is to glorify your name.

Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth.

Hebrews 6:11 Philippians 2:13 Psalm 20:4 Isaiah 26:8 Psalm 73:25
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Peace

Jesus is preparing a place for us and preparing us for that place.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Pleasure

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Maui)
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As surely as I live, says the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of wicked people. I only want them to turn from their wicked ways so they can live. Turn! Turn from your wickedness, O people of Israel! Why should you die?

God's secret plan has now been revealed to us; it is a plan centered on Christ, designed long ago according to his good pleasure.

His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. And this gave him great pleasure.

And a righteous person will live by faith. But I will have no pleasure in anyone who turns away."

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

Ezekiel 33:11 Ephesians 1:9 Ephesians 1:5 Hebrews 10:38 Psalm 16:11
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Peace

Putting Christ first brings satisfaction that lasts.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80921-3240

Bond

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: yesterday, 368 MHW)
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The rich and the poor have a common bond, The LORD is the maker of them all.

Overlook an offense and bond a friendship;

Do a favor and win a friend forever; nothing can untie that bond.

Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.

Meanwhile, we've got our hands full continually thanking God for you, our good friends--so loved by God! God picked you out as his from the very start. Think of it: included in God's original plan of salvation by the bond of faith in the living truth.

Proverbs 22:2 Proverbs 17:9 Proverbs 18:19 Colossians 3:14 2 Thessalonians 2:13
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Peace

Real love puts actions to good intentions.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Rule

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Maui)
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But you, O LORD, will rule forever. Your fame will endure to every generation.

And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are all called to live in peace. And always be thankful.

For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule generation after generation. The LORD is faithful in all he says; he is gracious in all he does.

Yes, the Sovereign LORD is coming in all his glorious power. He will rule with awesome strength. See, he brings his reward with him as he comes.

His ever expanding, peaceful government will never end. He will rule forever with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David. The passionate commitment of the LORD Almighty will guarantee this!

Psalm 102:12 Colossians 3:15 Psalm 145:13 Isaiah 40:10 Isaiah 9:7
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Peace

God must rule our hearts if our feet are to walk His way.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

He knows

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Los Alamitos,CA)
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But he knows where I am going. And when he has tested me like gold in a fire, he will pronounce me innocent.

For he understands how weak we are; he knows we are only dust.

Let God judge me on the scales of justice, for he knows my integrity.

The LORD is good. When trouble comes, he is a strong refuge. And he knows everyone who trusts in him.

Don't try to avoid responsibility by saying you didn't know about it. For God knows all hearts, and he sees you. He keeps watch over your soul, and he knows you knew! And he will judge all people according to what they have done.

It is by our actions that we know we are living in the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before the Lord, even if our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.

Job 23:10 Psalm 103:14 Job 31:6 Nahum 1:7 Proverbs 24:12 1 John 3:20 (19)
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Peace

Obedience to God flows freely from a heart of love.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Willing

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Sedona,AZ)
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We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from start to finish. He was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy he knew would be his afterward. Now he is seated in the place of highest honor beside God's throne in heaven

You see, he was trusting God so much that he was willing to do whatever God told him to do. His faith was made complete by what he did--by his actions.

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no partiality and is always sincere.

Then the godly will shine like the sun in their Father's Kingdom. Anyone who is willing to hear should listen and understand!

"Anyone who is willing to hear should listen to the Spirit and understand what the Spirit is saying to the churches. Whoever is victorious will not be hurt by the second death.

Hebrews 12:2 James 2:22 James 3:17 Matthew 13:43 Revelation 2:11
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Peace

Nothing costs as much as loving -- except not loving.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Worry

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Garden of the Gods,CS,CO)
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Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.

Even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don't be afraid and don't worry.

"So I tell you, don't worry about everyday life--whether you have enough food, drink, and clothes. Doesn't life consist of more than food and clothing?

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.

Psalm 37:7 1 Peter 3:14 Matthew 6:25 Philippians 4:6 Proverbs 12:25
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Peace

Worry doesn't improve the future, it only ruins the present.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Encourage

a WORD from God's Book
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When I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me the strength I need.

Gently encourage the stragglers, and reach out for the exhausted, pulling them to their feet. Be patient with each person, attentive to individual needs.

I'm eager to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. In this way, each of us will be a blessing to the other.

So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.

Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Rejoice. Change your ways. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.

Psalm 138:3 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Romans 1:12 1 Thessalonians 5:11 2 Corinthians 13:11
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Peace

Our love for Christ is demonstrated by our love for each other.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Precious

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Manitowoc,WI )
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How precious is your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings.

Obey them and live! Guard my teachings as your most precious possession.

For harmony is as precious as the fragrant anointing oil that was poured over Aaron's head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe.

He paid for you with the precious lifeblood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God.

But this precious treasure--this light and power that now shine within us--is held in perishable containers, that is, in our weak bodies. So everyone can see that our glorious power is from God and is not our own.

Psalm 36:7 Proverbs 7:2 Psalm 133:2 1 Peter 1:19 2 Corinthians 4:7
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Peace

Fellowship builds us up and binds us together.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Hold

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: World prayer center,CS)
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Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close.

LORD, don't hold back your tender mercies from me. My only hope is in your unfailing love and faithfulness.

So God has given us both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can take new courage, for we can hold on to his promise with confidence.

Without wavering, let us hold tightly to the hope we say we have, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.

Fight the good fight for what we believe. Hold tightly to the eternal life that God has given you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses.

Psalm 27:10 Psalm 40:11 Hebrews 6:18 Hebrews 10:23 1 Timothy 6:12
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Peace

When trouble grows, your character shows.

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Love

a WORD from God's Book
(Photo: Los Alamitos)
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You gave me life itself, and incredible love. You watched and guarded every breath I took.

Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life. I'm back home in the house of GOD for the rest of my life.

Love GOD, all you saints; GOD takes care of all who stay close to him

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

Blessed GOD! His love is the wonder of the world.

Job 10:12 Psalm 23:6 Psalm 31:23 Psalm 26:3 Psalm 31:21
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Peace

We love because we have been loved by God himself who is Love lives in us.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Hold

a WORD from God's Book
(photo:Sedona,AZ)
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LORD, don't hold back your tender mercies from me. My only hope is in your unfailing love and faithfulness.

The LORD will hold you in his hands for all to see--a splendid crown in the hands of God.

Hold tightly to the word of life, so that when Christ returns, I will be proud that I did not lose the race and that my work was not useless.

Fight the good fight for what we believe. Hold tightly to the eternal life that God has given you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses.

Hold on to the pattern of right teaching you learned from me. And remember to live in the faith and love that you have in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 40:11 Isaiah 62:3 Philippians 2:16 1 Timothy 6:12 2 Timothy 1:13
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Peace

To avoid going wrong, follow God's leading.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Proclaim

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Calif.'99)
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Let these false prophets tell their dreams, but let my true messengers faithfully proclaim my every word. There is a difference between chaff and wheat!

In that day the people will proclaim, "This is our God. We trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, in whom we trusted. Let us rejoice in the salvation he brings!"

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has appointed me to preach Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the downtrodden will be freed from their oppressors,

Then he revealed his Son to me so that I could proclaim the Good News about Jesus to the Gentiles.

All who proclaim that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God.

Jeremiah 23:28 Isaiah 25:9 Luke 4:18 Galatians 1:16 1 John 4:15
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Peace

Praise flows naturally from a grateful heart.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Shine

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Maui)
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Many people say, "Who will show us better times?" Let the smile of your face shine on us, LORD.

The people who walk in darkness will see a great light--a light that will shine on all who live in the land where death casts its shadow.

Feed the hungry and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as day.

You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows to him. Whatever you decide to do will be accomplished, and light will shine on the road ahead of you.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Psalm 4:6 Isaiah 9:2 Isaiah 58:10 Job 22:28,27 Matthew 5:16
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Peace

A small light can dispel great darkness.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Watch

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Colorado)
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For the LORD has told me this: "I will watch quietly from my dwelling place--as quietly as the heat rises on a summer day, or as the dew forms on an autumn morning during the harvest."

The LORD says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.

Don't try to avoid responsibility by saying you didn't know about it. For God knows all hearts, and he sees you. He keeps watch over your soul, and he knows you knew! And he will judge all people according to what they have done.

The eyes of the LORD watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help.

The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.

Isaiah 18:4 Psalm 32:8 Proverbs 24:12 Psalm 34:15 Psalm 121:8
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Peace

A steady diet of God's Word will keep you growing.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Awesome

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Breckenridge,CO)
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How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!

Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he does for his people!

Mountain glories of Lebanon--a gift. Awesome Carmel, stunning Sharon--gifts. GOD's resplendent glory, fully on display. GOD awesome, GOD majestic.

You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!

You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our savior. You are the hope of everyone on earth

Psalm 47:2 Psalm 66:5 Isaiah 35:2 Psalm 68:35 Psalm 65:5
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Peace

Keep eternity's goal in sight by walking daily in God's light.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

New

a WORD from God's Book
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NOTE: New phone numbers – see below.
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Now that I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me.

But those who wait on the LORD will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be astounded. They will put their trust in the LORD.

Sing a new song to the LORD! Let the whole earth sing to the LORD!

When you send your Spirit, new life is born to replenish all the living of the earth.

Psalm 71:18 Isaiah 40:31 Psalm 40:3 Psalm 96:1 Psalm 104:30
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Peace

Learning of our weakness teaches us to lean on God’s strength.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921
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Plan

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Sister's chapel, CS)
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"And Solomon, my son, get to know the God of your ancestors. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and with a willing mind. For the LORD sees every heart and understands and knows every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him.

This "foolish" plan of God is far wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God's weakness is far stronger than the greatest of human strength.

I have a plan for the whole earth, for my mighty power reaches throughout the world. The LORD Almighty has spoken--who can change his plans? When his hand moves, who can stop him?"

God is able to make you strong, just as the Good News says. It is the message about Jesus Christ and his plan for you … a plan kept secret from the beginning of time.

… if you plan good, you will be granted unfailing love and faithfulness.

1 Chronicles 28:9 1 Corinthians 1:25 Isaiah 14:26,27 Romans 16:25 Proverbs 14:22
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Peace

"Jesus... come fill me with your presence and open my eyes to the ways you want to work through me. Let your love guide me."

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Focus

a WORD from God's Book
(photo: Garden of the Gods,CS)
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Long before he laid down earth's foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love.

"Here's what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won't be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace.

While he was going on like this … a light-radiant cloud enveloped them, and sounding from deep in the cloud a voice: "This is my Son, marked by my love, focus of my delight. Listen to him."

But by shifting our focus from what we do to what God does, don't we cancel out all our careful keeping of the rules and ways God commanded? Not at all. What happens, in fact, is that by putting that entire way of life in its proper place, we confirm it.

…focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.

Ephesians 1:4 Matthew 6:6 Matthew 17:5 Romans 3:31 1 Timothy 4:13
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Peace

Spending Quiet time with God will bring quiet rest from God.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Taste

a WORD from God's Book
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The true people taste your truth, The bad ones can't figure you out.

Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see--how good GOD is. Blessed are you who run to him.

How sweet are your words to my taste; they are sweeter than honey.

You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fullness of your salvation. Cry out for this nourishment as a baby cries for milk, now that you have had a taste of the Lord's kindness.

But there's so much more. Let's get on with it! Once people have seen the light, gotten a taste of heaven and been part of the work of the Holy Spirit, once they've personally experienced the sheer goodness of God's Word and the powers breaking in on us--

Psalm 18:26 Psalm 34:8 Psalm 119:103 1 Peter 2:2-4 Hebrews 6:3-5
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Peace

Go to the Bible for your protection, correction, and direction.

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Glenn
368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921