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21 Jan

REPORT: Number of Christians Murdered for Faith Rose 60% in 2020

“Do not be surprised, my brothers and sisters, if the world hates you.” 1 John 3:13 Christian persecution is at a record high globally, according to religion freedom watchdog organization Open Doors in announcing its 2021 World Watch List which reports more than 340 million Christians now suffer high levels of persecution for their faith, The post REPORT: Number of Christians Murdered for Faith Rose 60% in 2020 appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...

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20 Jan

Psalm 21

O LORD, the king rejoices in your strength. How great is his joy in the victories you give! You have granted him the desire of his heart and have not withheld the request of his lips. The post Psalm 21 appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...

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20 Jan

How to Live the Bible — Peace With God

This is the one-hundred-fortieth lesson in author and pastor Mel Lawrenz’ How to Live the Bible series. If you know someone or a group who would like to follow along on this journey through Scripture, they can get more info and sign up to receive these essays via email here. On March 4, 1865, President The post How to Live the Bible — Peace With God appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...

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19 Jan

Psalm 20

May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. The post Psalm 20 appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...

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19 Jan

Don’t Let Your Past Direct Your Future

By Darryl Strawberry Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. —Proverbs 3:5–6 In the sport of baseball, a player’s mental approach to the game can largely determine success or failure. When competing against The post Don’t Let Your Past Direct Your Future appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...

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18 Jan

The Bible and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Fifty-eight years ago, USA civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. helped organize the 1963 March on Washington, DC, where he delivered his famous I Have a Dream speech, in which he included several biblical references: Amos 5:24 (NIV): “But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” Isaiah 40:4-5 The post The Bible and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...

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15 Jan

Psalm 19:1-6

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. The post Psalm 19:1-6 appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...

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14 Jan

Psalm 18:20-50

The LORD has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me for I have kept the ways of the LORD; I have not done evil by turning from my God. The post Psalm 18:20-50 appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...

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14 Jan

How to Live the Bible — A Prayer for the Nation

This is the one-hundred-thirty-ninth lesson in author and pastor Mel Lawrenz’ How to Live the Bible series. If you know someone or a group who would like to follow along on this journey through Scripture, they can get more info and sign up to receive these essays via email here. Dear God, You have blessed The post How to Live the Bible — A Prayer for the Nation appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...

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13 Jan

Amazing Grace

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley No portion of scripture provides a more succinct view of our need for a savior than Mark 9-10. When praying recently about how to best present this passage in a Bible study, the Lord clearly said, “Get the big picture.” The post Amazing Grace appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...

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