Daily Manna® “Tweets to Serve the Soul” is dedicated to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is through God’s infinite patience, constant inspiration, and consistent guidance this book was written and even conceived.

Food for thought:

“For the words Thou speakest,

They are life indeed;

Living bread from heaven,

Now my spirit feed!” -  Emily May Grimes (1868-1927)

This book is also dedicated to my children whom are deeply loved but still lost. My prayer for them can be found in 1 Timothy 1:15-17.

It is with tremendous gratitude I acknowledge the resolute and unwavering support of my wife whose love for God and me is beyond definition. She is almost solitarily responsible for keeping me focused on what is truly important in life. Daily Manna® “Tweets to Serve the Soul” would not have been possible without her continued encouragement and sacrifice. Thank you, “My Twin Flame”!

It is with great pleasure that I also take this opportunity to acknowledge my mother and other supportive family members. Without their understanding, patience, and unrelenting kindness, I wouldn’t have received the inspiration necessary to even begin an endeavor of this type. A special thanks to all of them, and may God continue to bless them.

My name is Glen Beck. I first accepted Jesus Christ into my life in college. It wasn’t until later in life, however, that a series of events led me to truly make the commitment to follow Christ. In other words, it is a testimony to God’s profound love that He took my commitment more seriously than I did.

Like so many Followers, it took the storm of tragedy to lead me to a life of faith and to walk with a boldness that only God can provide. My father took his life, I experienced a divorce from an abusive 18 year marriage, was sent to prison, lost the companies I had worked so hard to build, and the income required to meet both my business and personal obligations. By earthly standards, I had lost virtually everything that had taken a lifetime to build.

Today, I am blessed with an incredible wife and marriage, a number of supportive and loving family members, and by the grace of God, have been given the opportunity to write Daily Manna® “Tweets to Serve the Soul”. God has blessed my obedience in ways I couldn’t have even begun to imagine. My life is a living example of God’s promise to us in Romans 8:28, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose.”

My decision to be baptized on February 13, 2011 was just a small facet of my obedience to our Lord. The shear act of appearing in front of an audience that large was difficult to say the least. In some small way, it was my opportunity to thank God publicly for His grace and kindness and, hopefully, compel someone else to consider doing the same.

May God bless your journey.

1

“Then he gave a loaf of bread, a cake of dates and a cake of raisins to each…” ~ 1 Chronicles 16:3

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Breakfast:  “Chicken Soup for the Soul” may lead to comfort, but “Tweets to Serve the Soul” will lead to the Comforter.

Lunch:  Both a prisoner and a servant of Christ can experience conviction.

Dinner:  Expect several detours on the road to eternity.

Dessert: “You can’t get to success without risking failure.” – Alex and Brett Harris

2

“Then lay siege to it…build a ramp up to it, set up camps against it and put battering rams around it.” ~ Ezekiel 4:2

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Breakfast:  Do you think all difficulties have to be difficult?

Lunch:  The best testimony can be a Christian's life.

Dinner:  Ultimately, we should resign ourselves to the fact that our comfort is of little consequence.

Dessert:  “He who feeds his birds will not starve his babes.” – Matthew Henry

3

“The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him…” ~ Exodus 15:2

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Breakfast:  Walk with ambition, but don’t let it run away with you.

Lunch:  ”Father Knows Best" is more than a television show.

Dinner:  A Christian's journey is not an outing into a candy store but an excursion through a minefield.

Dessert:  “Christ is God’s forgiveness.” – George MacDonald

4

“…May your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, may your saints rejoice in your goodness.”~ 2 Chronicles 6:41

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Breakfast:  The only bridge that lasts indefinitely is Jesus Christ.

Lunch:  Walk with your head held high not because you are proud but because you have been forgiven.

Dinner:  "D" is for a demon’s desire to distress, depress, and discourage.

Dessert:  “Hope is the poor man's bread.” - George Herbert

5

“And here you are, a brood of sinners, standing in the place of your fathers and making the Lord even more angry...”~ Numbers 32:14

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Breakfast:  Spread the Word through word of mouth.

Lunch:  Glad or bad, sad or mad, the words you speak are contagious.

Dinner:  Hope can help you cope.

Dessert:  “To live without hope is to cease to live.” - Fyodor Dostoevsky

6

“Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you.”~ Psalm 51:13

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Breakfast:  Hold on tight with all your might; faith as small as a strand gives one hope to understand.

Lunch:  Don’t confuse God's facts with fiction.

Dinner:  Our Lord ignored breaks an accord.

Dessert:  “When we first arrived and saw the overwhelming destruction, many people asked where you even begin to respond? It starts with helping just one person, one family at a time...” - Franklin Graham

7

“...They blessed the king and then went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things the Lord had done...”~ 1 Kings 8:66

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Breakfast:  "What's up?" is a rhetorical question for a Christian.

Lunch:  A capricious heart cannot be relied upon for direction.

Dinner:  The currents of faith will carry you, but obedience will bring you to the right shore.

Dessert:  “God will look to every soul like its first love because He is its first love.” - C.S. Lewis

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“’I tell you the truth,’ Jesus answered, ‘before Abraham was born, I am!’” ~ John 8:58

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Breakfast:  When God creates "somesing".... some sing.

Lunch:  Remember where your confidence should come from.

Dinner:  If for Him you've waited long, it cannot be wrong.

Dessert:  “God's greatest blessings are upon those who show the proper respect for the poor and the needy.” - Lester Roloff

9

“But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, ‘Because you did not trust in me enough to honor me as holy in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this community into the land I give them.’”~ Numbers 20:12

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Breakfast:  There is but one earthly life and a lot at stake: what do you tend to leave in your wake?

Lunch:  Say, did you know answers come to those that pray?

Dinner:  You cannot change this: God is the agent of change.

Dessert:  “Life triumphed over death. Death is no longer the end.” -  Albert Hsu

10

“They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.” ~ Romans 16:4

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Breakfast:  Your safety depends on God.

Lunch:  Make no mistake: He makes no mistakes.

Dinner:  Learn to suffer patiently, and wait for God's perfect timing.

Dessert:  “Stepping into sin is akin to launching a canoe in the rapids above Niagara Falls.” – Judson Cornwall

11

“’By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.’”~ Genesis 3:19

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Breakfast:  "We mean business" shouldn't really be mean.

Lunch:  The communication line to God requires no line…or electricity for that matter.

Dinner:  Do you know the difference between fighting good and fighting “the good fight”?

Dessert:  “When we pray more we can talk less.” – A. W. Tozer

12

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” ~ Psalm 139:14

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Breakfast:  Son in your morning will bring light to your mourning.

Lunch:  Are you adrift and harboring in a sea of iniquity?

Dinner:  It may be wise and a form of repentance to let those that rebuke you finish their sentence.

Dessert:  “Confusion about your identity makes you a sitting duck for Satan.” – Bob Moorehead

13

“for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.”~ Philippians 2:13

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Breakfast:  Sharpen the skills God has given you; you never know when you'll need the edge.

Lunch:  To some it may seem odd that God uses both staff and rod.

Dinner:  If you don’t set Him apart, you will fall apart.

Dessert:  “Our days are in God’s hands.” – Elizabeth George

14

“But when the judge died, the people returned to ways even more corrupt than those of their fathers…”~ Judges 2:19

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Breakfast:  Satan's decree: flee.

Lunch:  Anxiety can be found in a believer; anxiety should not be found in a follower.

Dinner:  “Seeing is believing”:  as Christians, we don’t see it that way.

Dessert:  “Let us fear being remembered only for the past.” – George Verwer

15

“At midday you will grope about like a blind man in the dark. You will be unsuccessful in everything you do; day after day you will be oppressed and robbed, with no one to rescue you.”~ Deuteronomy 28:29

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Breakfast:  It is possible to do all things under the protection of our Lord's wings.

Lunch:  The Word can't save you but is a great map to get you to your destination.

Dinner:  Do you value the trinkets of this world more than the treasure of eternity?

Dessert:  “When you cannot rejoice in feelings, circumstances or conditions, rejoice in the Lord.” - A.B. Simpson

16

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”~ Romans 8:28

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Breakfast:  Do you want a hard life or a hard afterlife?

Lunch:  Those that pretend to ascend are brought down.

Dinner:  The hallway leading to an open door can be long and dark.

Dessert:  “Nothing is too great and nothing is too small to commit into the hands of the Lord.” - A.W. Pink

17

“’As surely as I live,’ declares the King, whose name is the LORD Almighty, ‘one will come who is like Tabor among the mountains, like Carmel by the sea.’” ~ Jeremiah 46:18

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Breakfast:  Let God be your guide and ride by your side, or better yet, let Him inside.

Lunch:  Food for thought: sin is the meal served at the feast of the beast.

Dinner:  Let the light of the Son guide you through the fog of despair.

Dessert:  “To love God is the greatest of virtues; to be loved by God is the greatest of blessings.” - Unknown

18

“For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” ~ Ephesians 2:10

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Breakfast:  Leave yesterday's sinning; today's a new beginning.

Lunch:  Our Lord's boundless grace has no boundaries.

Dinner:  Yearning for the sun, sunflowers are unique amidst the garden. Yearning for the Son, you are…

Dessert:  “In all states of dilemma or of difficulty, prayer is an available source.” - Charles Spurgeon

19

“But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites.” ~ Exodus 1:12

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Breakfast:  Following God's will often requires strength and courage.

Lunch:  Coming to your wits' end may just be the beginning.

Dinner:  Look within; do you look out for others?

Dessert:  “Retribution has no place in the life of any Christian.” – Jo Berry

20

“From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over.” ~ Matthew 26:16

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Breakfast:  Hopelessness is acid to the body.

Lunch:  Lord, please take our INiquitoUS ways OUT of US.

Dinner:  Set aside your pride, and take humility for a ride.

Dessert:  “Parents can get away with many mistakes if their children see them as a solid, loving alliance.” – Scott Larson

21

“Now the men of Sodom were wicked and were sinning greatly against the LORD.” ~ Genesis 13:13

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Breakfast:  We often forget that God hasn't failed us yet...and never will.

Lunch:  Hardship should develop character, not calluses.

Dinner:  Doubt is a cul-de-sac; faith is a freeway.

Dessert: “If you want realism, come to the Bible.” – Martyn Lloyd-Jones

22

“Because he had nine hundred iron chariots and had cruelly oppressed the Israelites for twenty years, they cried to the LORD for help.” ~ Judges 4:3

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Breakfast:  During the “dog days of summer”, it might be best to keep a muzzle on your temper.

Lunch:  Each life saved is another brick in the eternal house of the Lord.

Dinner:  Conflict comes before peace.

Dessert:  “Praise your child’s character in the presence of others.” – Valerie Bell

23

“It is he who will build the temple of the LORD, and he will be clothed with majesty and will sit and rule on his throne. And he will be a priest on his throne. And there will be harmony between the two.” ~ Zechariah 6:13

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Breakfast:  Seriously, don’t take yourself too seriously.

Lunch:  Do you confuse being at rest with being still?

Dinner:  We will be held accountable for how we use the gifts God has given us.

Dessert:  “Grace is love that cares and stoops and rescues.” – John Stott

24

“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” ~ Romans 12:16

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Breakfast:  We should shape our thoughts as we allow our Lord to shape our lives.

Lunch:  Oil is to gas as righteousness is to good works.

Dinner:  You're perfectly placed; be perfectly satisfied.

Dessert:  “Oh, study your hearts, watch your hearts, keep your hearts!” – John Flavel

25

“Afterward, the prophet came to the king of Israel and said, ‘Strengthen your position and see what must be done, because next spring the king of Aram will attack you again.’” ~ 1 Kings 20:22

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Breakfast:  Anger left buried deep in the heart is like a minefield; it takes very little to set it off.

Lunch:  Behavior is the leaf of the tree.

Dinner:  Dark sin: no Light.

Dessert:  “God honors work. So honor God in your work.” – Max Lucado

26

“Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?” ~ 2 Corinthians 6:14

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Breakfast:  Why fit in when you are to stand out?

Lunch:  In practicing tolerance, one's enemy can be the best teacher.

Dinner:  There is no crown for “going down".

Dessert:  “You exist because God spoke.” – Fawn Parish

27

“’he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings the grass from the earth.’” ~ 2 Samuel 23:4

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Breakfast:  Some of the most valuable growth cannot be visibly seen.

Lunch:  Spiritual growth is the root of the solution.

Dinner:  Don’t let defeat lead to discouragement and despair.

Dessert:  “God will have the last word and it will be good!” – Robert Schuller

28

“…Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to listen to him.” ~ Mark 6:20

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Breakfast:  Don’t allow circumstances to cloud your vision of the Son.

Lunch:  Don’t let one grain of sand irritate, rather focus on the beach it can create.

Dinner:  Many will slave for hours trying to master an addiction.

Dessert:  “The use of riches is better than their possession.” – Fernando de Rojas

29

“’The LORD is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin and rebellion. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation.’” ~ Numbers 14:18

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Breakfast:  Many prefer to skate on the surface of life's pond without ever considering its depth.

Lunch:  There is a type of poverty that makes one wealthy.

Dinner:  Wisdom is the fence; salvation is the gate.

Dessert:  “Deep in your heart it is not guidance you want so much as a guide.” – John White

30

“’Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.’” ~ Deuteronomy 6:5

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Breakfast:  Wisdom, knowledge, and all understanding come only from Our Lord.

Lunch:  Are you guilty of a guilty conscience?

Dinner:  Pour out your kindness on the poor.

Dessert:  “Prayer is none other but the revelation of the will or mind of God.” – John Saltmarsh

31

“He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.” ~ Psalms 1:3-4

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Breakfast:  A bribe should be hard to imbibe.

Lunch:  Our Lord's hand will keep you when you weep and in your sleep.

Dinner:  “Trust no one” dishonors the One.

Dessert:  “Dreaming and envisioning are the essence of romance!” – Neil Clark Warren

32

“Be men of courage; be strong.” ~ 1 Corinthians 16:13

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Breakfast:  There is the power of word, and then there is the Word of power.

Lunch:  Your patience through the unexplained creates the platform for blessings gained.

Dinner:  God is not a lucky charm.

Dessert:  "Learn to enjoy waiting, realizing that waiting is what will deliver your dream.” – Joyce Meyer

33

“for jealousy arouses a husband's fury, and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge.” ~ Proverbs 6:34

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Breakfast:  God never promises an easy journey, just safe passage.

Lunch:  It honors our Lord to accept your situation.

Dinner:  Christ is your ballast in a sea of sin; rise to the occasion.

Dessert:  “What is big to you can only be determined by you.” – Leslie Haskin

34

“The LORD said to him: ‘I have heard the prayer and plea you have made before me; I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting my Name there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there.’” ~ 1 Kings 9:3

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Breakfast:  Christianity is not handed down to the next generation like an inheritance; it must be taught.

Lunch:  Question: do you find the motives of some Christians questionable?

Dinner:  The “heart of the matter” is a matter of the heart.

Dessert:  “It’s always easier to avoid temptation than to resist it.” – Randy Alcorn

35

“’There are six days when you may work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of rest, a day of sacred assembly. You are not to do any work; wherever you live, it is a Sabbath to the LORD.’” ~ Leviticus 23:3

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Breakfast:  When battling with grief, seek Christ for relief.

Lunch:  You can still inspire when in the line of fire.

Dinner:  From zero to hero in God's strength.

Dessert:  “Success has ruin’d many a man.” – Benjamin Franklin

36

“Achish trusted David and said to himself, ‘He has become so odious to his people, the Israelites, that he will be my servant forever.’” ~ 1 Samuel 27:12

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Breakfast:  You can be a genius and still not be wise.

Lunch:  Put your past at bay today, and sail away.

Dinner:  Though grieving, keep believing.

Dessert:  “By far our most important strategy for defeating the roaring lion is to stay out of the arena.” – Bruce Wilkinson

37

“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” ~ Colossians 3:13

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Breakfast:  A soft heart is hard to beat.

Lunch:  Abundant crops can be found in barren lands.

Dinner:  If you think you can fool God, you are a fool.

Dessert:  “The real victory in all of this service is won in secret, beforehand, by prayer.” – Samuel Gordon

38

“But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.” ~ Titus 3:9

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Breakfast:  Even the Lord indicates "appearances can be deceiving".

Lunch:  Soft heart; kind words.

Dinner:  The lame should depend on the Lamb. Isn’t that everyone?

Dessert:  “Success brings its own set of problems.” – John Townsend

39

“Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends!” ~ Philippians 4:1

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Breakfast:  Avail to lift the veil.

Lunch:  Do you let God direct you, or do you try to direct God?

Dinner:  Your beliefs will lead your behavior.

Dessert:  “The only way to risk greatness is to trust God with all areas of your life.” – Kerry and Chris Shook

40

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” ~ Ephesians 4:2

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Breakfast:  Your bread or money, depending on how you make it, can become sourdough.

Lunch:  You'll see:  blind faith will provide insight.

Dinner:  It just stands to reason why we would tend to rely on human reasoning.

Dessert:  “The devil may send the package, but I’m responsible for signing for it.” – Steve Campbell

41

“’…May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.’” ~ John 17:23

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Breakfast:  It isn't important where we meet with God; it is just important that we do it.

Lunch:  Do you need a show in order to know?

Dinner:  The beauty of the beach is formed by a multitude of different grains of sand.

Dessert:  “Quit presenting yourself as a willing candidate for addiction.” – Steve Campbell

42

“The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.” ~ Proverbs 15:26

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Breakfast:  Wise men still seek Jesus.

Lunch:  Will your legacy be that of Lot or Abraham?

Dinner:  Don't let the roar of Satan drown out the Lord's whisper.

Dessert:  “Obedience is the child of trust.” – John Climacus

43

“’Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.’” ~ Joshua 1:7

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Breakfast:  Continued disobedience to Christ will take a toll on your soul.

Lunch:  A Christian's affliction requires conviction.

Dinner:  It may all make a lot more sense when you realize our Lord has no pretense.

Dessert:  “All unbelief is the belief of a lie.” – Horatius Bonar

44

“The LORD said to Satan, ‘Where have you come from?’ Satan answered the LORD, ‘From roaming through the earth and going back and forth in it.’" ~ Job 1:7

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Breakfast:  Every true victory can be attributed to those with a heart for God.

Lunch:  Is your justification justified?

Dinner:  Rise up, and be down with the task.

Dessert:  “One fifth of all Jesus had to say was about money.” – Billy Graham

45

“In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises.” ~ Psalm 10:2

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Breakfast:  Sail with bold confidence into the storm knowing Christ is at the helm.

Lunch:  Rigid can be frigid.

Dinner:  Think about this: do you mind what your mind thinks?

Dessert:  “In shunning a trial, we are seeking to avoid a blessing.” – Charles Spurgeon

46

“…rebels and sinners will both be broken, and those who forsake the LORD will perish.” ~ Isaiah 1:28

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Breakfast:  Look to number One to avoid stepping in number two.

Lunch:  When enticed by Satan's snares, call on your Lord and the God who cares.

Dinner:  Condition yourself to accept His conditions.

Dessert:  “Sin happens whenever you break God’s law.” – Joe Beam

47

“’Their houses will be turned over to others, together with their fields and their wives, when I stretch out my hand against those who live in the land,’ declares the LORD.” ~ Jeremiah 6:12

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Breakfast:  A badly bruised soul is like coal waiting to shine as a diamond for the world to see.

Lunch:  Plant your roots deep in Christ, for much you encounter in this world is rooted in evil.

Dinner:  Please God with praise as part of prayer.

Dessert:  “God never instituted anything designed to make man miserable.” – Gary Chapman

48

“May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the LORD.” ~ Psalm 104:34

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Breakfast:  Let there be no doubt: salvation is your only route.

Lunch:  Don’t mock, and just walk the talk.

Dinner:  The love of our Lord should be the only motivation necessary.

Dessert:  “Christ did not come to earth to teach Christianity…” – Josh McDowell

49

“’…he is arrogant and never at rest. Because he is as greedy as the grave and like death is never satisfied, he gathers to himself all the nations and takes captive all the peoples.’” ~ Habakkuk 2:5

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Breakfast:  Victim or victor?

Lunch:  A small pebble can cause waves on every shore.

Dinner:  Envy and greed require no need.

Dessert:  “To pray is also to engage in radical warfare.” – Ben Patterson

50

“'Follow my decrees and be careful to obey my laws, and you will live safely in the land.’” ~ Leviticus 25:18

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Breakfast:  Eve was made-to-order, not to order around.

Lunch:  Anxiety is one of a Christian's biggest challenges.

Dinner:  The melody from chimes rings loudest in stormy times.

Dessert:  “The course of Nature is the art of God.” – Edward Young

51

“A greedy man stirs up dissension, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.” ~ Proverbs 28:25

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Breakfast:  Christ had to suffer to be our “buffer”.

Lunch:  Use discernment, not rationalization, when making a decision.

Dinner:  Would you rather be out on a limb or in with the Lamb?

Dessert:  “When our future seems uncertain, remembrance of God’s past trustworthiness gives us hope to carry on.” – Albert Hsu

52

“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus...” ~ Philippians 2:5

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Breakfast:  Food for thought: during the heat of a trial, just remember our Lord has something good cooking.

Lunch:  Energy is required for a light to shine.

Dinner:  It doesn’t take a wise old sage to find plenty of folly in this day and age.

Dessert:  “God bestows His blessings without discrimination.” - F.F. Bruce

53

“Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.” ~ Proverbs 4:13

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Breakfast:  Today is a good time to halt the ongoing practice of looking for fault.

Lunch:  The Son is the center of a Christian's solar system.

Dinner:  It is fine to be different, and don’t let anyone tell you differently.

Dessert:  “You can see God from anywhere if your mind is set to love and obey Him.” - A.W. Tozer

54

“Eli answered, ‘Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him.’”~ 1 Samuel 1:17

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Breakfast:  It is honorable to live and give.

Lunch:  Since God is in charge, have the confidence to charge ahead.

Dinner:  Fulfill His will.

Dessert:  “God has the right to be trusted; to be believed that He means what He says; and that His love is dependable.” - A.J. Gossip

55

“King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired and asked for, besides what he had given her out of his royal bounty…” ~ 1 Kings 10:13

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Breakfast:  Don’t run from the Holy One.

Lunch:  Despair is one of Satan's greatest weapons. Faith is one of our greatest shields.

Dinner:  Solidarity is God's prescription for all true followers of Christ.

Dessert:  “Are you washed in the blood, in the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb?” – Elisha Hoffman

56

“So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir.” ~ Galatians 4:7

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Breakfast:  Sing a song for wings beyond.

Lunch:  If God has said it to be true, it is, regardless of whether others believe you.

Dinner:  Our fear of God acts as our wings to soar upon the wind of wisdom.

Dessert:  “Few influences in life are as dominant as the power of culture.” – Ravi Zacharias

57

“Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” ~1 Corinthians 4:2

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Breakfast:  You can find more peace in this life; pitch your tent far from former strife.

Lunch:  Battle to conquer sin if you are to win the war against Satan.

Dinner:  Don’t let the weight of daily issues sink you to the depths of despair.

Dessert:  “Man’s part is to trust and God’s part is to work.” – Hannah Whitall Smith

58

“The people all responded together, ‘We will do everything the LORD has said.’ So Moses brought their answer back to the LORD.” ~ Exodus 19:8

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Breakfast:  Don’t put on an act if you want God to act.

Lunch:  Some of the finest harvests are the result of long hours in the field.

Dinner:  Tears are shed, for You have bled.

Dessert:  “Life can be lived only in absolute and disciplined submission to its authority.” – Charles Colson

59

“You have been rebellious against the LORD ever since I have known you.” ~ Deuteronomy 9:24

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Breakfast:  An easy life will make any burden seem hard.

Lunch:  Faith is real power.

Dinner:  A bountiful life is measured by the amount of loss, not gain.

Dessert:  “God’s gifts put man’s best dreams to shame.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning

60

“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” ~ James 1:5

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Breakfast:  Go to God when you just gotta habit.

Lunch:  God brought the human being into being.

Dinner:  There are two kingdoms competing for the same territory.

Dessert:  “One sees great things from the valley; only small things from the peak.” – G. K. Chesterton

61

“’... I will do for you all you ask. All my fellow townsmen know that you are a woman of noble character.’” ~ Ruth 3:11

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Breakfast: Christian soldiers never die.

Lunch:  A Christian's road is always under construction.

Dinner:  The strength of a vessel is determined during the fiercest of storms.

Dessert:  “God’s righteousness is settled and authoritative.” – Joseph Stowell

62

“But the men who had gone up with him said, ‘We can't attack those people; they are stronger than we are.’" ~ Numbers 13:31

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Breakfast:  You can make many rich when you are poor.

Lunch:  Every day of the week is "Son" day.

Dinner:  Excessive alcohol use is like opening a door; you don’t always know who's there, but it won't be Jesus.

Dessert:  “The more men have to lose, the less willing they are to venture.” – Thomas Paine

63

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” ~ Philippians 4:6

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Breakfast:  If Satan doesn't exist, why is there sin?

Lunch:  Don’t let the hard knocks of life knock you down.

Dinner:  Satan fights the hardest when confronted with God's warriors.

Dessert:  “Wicked men obey from fear; good men, from love.” – Augustine

64

“Let their lying lips be silenced, for with pride and contempt they speak arrogantly against the righteous.” ~ Psalms 31:18

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Breakfast:  Salvation: accept no substitute.

Lunch:  Will people celebrate your death for the right reasons?

Dinner:  Do you travel with the beast or the High Priest?

Dessert:  “Nothing can bring a real sense of security into the home except true love.” - Billy Graham

65

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” ~ 1 Timothy 6:10

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Breakfast:  Christians cannot fail, and will ultimately prevail, to tell quite a tale.

Lunch:  Concern may be warranted; worry is sin.

Dinner:  Have the courage to encourage.

Dessert:  “Everything God does is love -- even when we do not understand Him.” - Basilea Schlink

66

“Relent, do not be unjust; reconsider, for my integrity is at stake.” ~ Job 6:29

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Breakfast:  Man often detests God's plan.

Lunch:  Prayer is your ammunition against spiritual warfare.

Dinner:  We must endure the valley of tribulation before we enjoy the mountain of glory.

Dessert:  “The ultimate question is not who you are but whose you are.” – John Piper

67

“When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she took hold of his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, ‘Leave her alone! She is in bitter distress...’" ~ 2 Kings 4:27

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Breakfast:  We must learn to endure pain to learn endurance.

Lunch:  Would you rather God change you or your circumstances?

Dinner:  A life worth living is costly.

Dessert:  “If my faith hasn’t changed me, it hasn’t saved me.” – James MacDonald

68

“The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death.” ~ Matthew 26:59

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Breakfast:  Wait! Do you confuse providence with fate?

Lunch:  Use your past insecurities as a present foundation for growth and future godliness.

Dinner:  Plan on eliminating worry from your plan.

Dessert:  “It may be said that Christ did not teach science. True, but He taught truth.” – Charles Hodge

69

“The priest answered them, ‘Go in peace. Your journey has the LORD's approval.’" ~ Judges 18:6

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Breakfast:  Those that defy God will cry out for God.

Lunch:  When you can't understand His plan, trust His heart.

Dinner:  Disguising deceit is like wearing shoes too small for your feet; it's painful.

Dessert:  “All power is given unto him in heaven and on earth. Why, then, art thou so sad?” – F. B. Meyer

70

“…the man who is lord over the land said to us, 'This is how I will know whether you are honest men: Leave one of your brothers here with me, and take food for your starving households and go.’”~ Genesis 42:33

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Breakfast:  An axe can bring down a tree; the tongue can bring down a forest.

Lunch:  Discernment is a wiper blade eliminating all distortion and allowing you to see God's reign clearly.

Dinner:  Some have no clue as to the meaning of virtue. Do you?

Dessert:  “Faith is the root of all blessings. Believe, and you shall be saved… and you cannot but be comforted and happy.” - Jeremy Taylor

71

“But you will cross the Jordan and settle in the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance...” ~ Deuteronomy 12:10

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Breakfast:  We propose to eliminate the word "suppose".

Lunch:  Your gait to heaven's gate will be far from straight.

Dinner:  Burdens today are opportunities for growth tomorrow.

Dessert:  “There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express.” - Billy Sunday

72

“In reply Jesus declared, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.’" ~ John 3:3

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Breakfast:  By the way, you can't buy your way to comfort.

Lunch:  Care for those in despair.

Dinner:  The warmth of God’s love will enable a seed to grow, even though the foe may be as cold as snow.

Dessert:  “He who wants anything from God must approach Him with empty hands.” – Robert C. Cunningham

73

“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” ~ Colossians 4:6

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Breakfast:  Deeds are like seeds; they often grow into something far greater than expected.

Lunch:  Assertive or meek; debonair or geek; it’s our Lord, Jesus Christ, you should seek.

Dinner:  A word of advice: faith takes God at His Word.

Dessert:  “If trust were easy, we’d never hear another peep from our enemy called Fear.” - Angela Thomas

74

“The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery...” ~ Galatians 5:19

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Breakfast:  Transformation requires a new understanding of our time, treasure, and talents.

Lunch:  Relationships can spoil with too much toil.

Dinner:  Your heart, not your hands, will determine the only legacy that matters.

Dessert:  “Ethical actions bring ethical reactions.” – Jerry Fleming

75

“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.” ~ Proverbs 10:11

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Breakfast:  You will encounter fear on your journey to seek the truth.

Lunch:  Living the life of a Christian is a tall order, but anything else dwarfs in comparison.

Dinner:  Little Bo Peep lost her sheep; God won't let even one wander away.

Dessert:  “For a society to flourish, people must have some common moral beliefs.” – May Pipher

76

“Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” ~ Colossians 3:12

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Breakfast:  Although each fish is unique, they all swim together in the same school of life.

Lunch:  Guilt settles like silt.

Dinner:  The darkness you see today will be the fuel for the light you see tomorrow.

Dessert:  “We are surrounded by the many miracles of life, and yet we fail to recognize them.“ – Tim Hansel

77

“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the worst.” ~ 1 Timothy 1:15

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Breakfast:  Better to be mastered by One than master of many.

Lunch:  Everyone comes into this world with the intention to live. Jesus came into this world with the intention to die.

Dinner:  The "Medal of Honor" lasts forever when earned in a Christian's battle with Satan.

Dessert:  “As we sing a new song to the Lord, let’s not forget the old ones.” – Robert Morgan

78

“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” ~ Isaiah 7:14

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Breakfast:  Tears can douse a fire that sears.

Lunch:  If we really only knew how much He loves us...

Dinner:  Temptation is a life vest that doesn't work.

Dessert:  “How does it secure the blessings of liberty to our posterity, to those generations yet unborn, to kill them, aborting them in the womb?” - Alan Keyes

79

“Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for noble purposes and some for common use?” ~ Romans 9:21

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Breakfast:  Fear can keep you from reaching your true potential.

Lunch:  If our sins are written on the black board of life, Jesus Christ is the eraser.

Dinner:  The wise will revise, and there will be no need to improvise.

Dessert:  “Our Lord told His disciples that love and obedience were organically united. The final test of love is obedience.” - A.W. Tozer

80

“He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.” ~ Psalms 105:7

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Breakfast:  The walk with Christ is no day trip; prepare for a long journey.

Lunch:  We must trust beyond any reasonable doubt.

Dinner:  Bury not your anger with dirt but love.

Dessert:  “Christianity is a love relationship between a child of God and his Maker through the Son Jesus Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit.” - Adrian Rogers

81

“They will deal with you in hatred and take away everything you have worked for. They will leave you naked and bare, and the shame of your prostitution will be exposed…” ~ Ezekiel 23:29

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Breakfast:  Can you weather the storm of Christianity?

Lunch:  Carrying a grudge is like running through sludge.

Dinner:  Solitude is neither alone nor empty.

Dessert:  “Cherish your enemies; they may be blessings in disguise.” - Woodrow Kroll

82

“’I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for my sake and for the sake of my servant David.'”~ 2 Kings 20:6

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Breakfast:  A heart in sync with the One will beat as one.

Lunch:  Do you know the difference between the meaning of "visible" and "real"?

Dinner:  Now hear this: the Gospel can be taught without words.

Dessert:  “Too many Christians are stuffing themselves with gospel blessings while millions have never had a taste.” - Vance Havner

83

“Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.” ~ Proverbs 4:1

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Breakfast:  Normally, abnormal is a normal part of life.

Lunch:  The shoe's sole gets worn during a Christian's journey, but the soul is better for it.

Dinner:  Your heart will determine your beat.

Dessert:  “Are you famous in hell? Do demons shudder at the mention of your name?” – Dave Early

84

“He has stripped me of my honor and removed the crown from my head.” ~ Job 19:9

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Breakfast:  Pray, too, for those that betray you.

Lunch:  Food for thought:  prepare for servings of both dessert and the desert as one of the Lord's servants.

Dinner:  “Pulling rank” can be rank.

Dessert:  “When we lose one blessing, another is often most unexpectedly given in its place.” - C.S. Lewis

85

“He had begun his journey from Babylon on the first day of the first month, and he arrived in Jerusalem on the first day of the fifth month, for the gracious hand of his God was on him.” ~ Ezra 7:9

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Breakfast:  Technology can protect you but can't ultimately save you.

Lunch:  The origin of life is not a question of science but of faith.

Dinner:  Block despair, for it’s a stumbling block.

Dessert:  “I want the love that cannot help but love; loving, like God, for the very sake of love.” - A.B. Simpson

86

“’Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man's house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man?...’” ~ Matthew 12:29

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Breakfast:  Make no mistake: you are more than your mistakes.

Lunch:  Relax, and bask in the task.

Dinner:  Did you know God created and ordained work, and it is not the result of sin?

Dessert:  “God has the right to be trusted; to be believed that He means what He says; and that His love is dependable.” - A.J. Gossip

87

“Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel.” ~ 1 Chronicles 21:1

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Breakfast: Defeat is no feat.

Lunch:  Despair can creep upon you like a spider stalking its prey; stay vigilant.

Dinner:  We are but pens used to write a sentence in history; may we not run out of ink.

Dessert:  "Tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope. That is the order. You cannot put patience and experience into a parenthesis, and, omitting them, bring hope out of tribulation.” - Alexander MacLaren

88

“But the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left.” ~ Exodus 14:29

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Breakfast:  Do you love the Giver even without visible gifts?

Lunch:  Life is very different if under the influence of the spirits of alcohol rather than the Holy Spirit.

Dinner:  The practice of Christianity should often hurt and inconvenience us.

Dessert:  “… in this life, the most perfect worshippers of God we can possibly be, as we hope to be through all eternity.” - Brother Lawrence

89

“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” ~ Psalm 51:12

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Breakfast:  Some questions have no answers...at least in this life.

Lunch:  It is the earth's fertilizer that provides a tree the ability to reach skyward toward the heavens.

Dinner:  Sometimes it is necessary to swim upstream.

Dessert:  “Temptation is a pitiless thing.” – Henry Drummond

90

“’Zion will be redeemed with justice, her penitent ones with righteousness.’” ~ Isaiah 1:27

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Breakfast:  We often make the mistake of thinking of ourselves as watchdogs rather than watchmen.

Lunch:  You may not be able to control your circumstances, but you can certainly control your attitude in them.

Dinner:  God answers “kneemail”

Dessert:  “Worship should never be ho-hum.” – Mel Lawrenz

91

“The LORD's anger burned against Israel and he made them wander in the desert forty years, until the whole generation of those who had done evil in his sight was gone.” ~ Numbers 32:13

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Breakfast:  Construction follows destruction.

Lunch:  Are you troubled more by the Scripture you can't understand or the Scripture you do?

Dinner:  There are times when it is wise to use a butter knife instead of a butcher knife.

Dessert:  “The worst choice we can make is to enjoy the evil we engage in.” – Gregory Spencer

92

“The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.” ~ Proverbs 15:28

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Breakfast:  Prevent truth decay, and brush up on the Word.

Lunch:  You will discover guides, rest, and places to stay as you continue on your way.

Dinner:  The perfect three-legged race for you and me involves the support of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Dessert:  “Revenge always results in destruction of some kind.” – Mary Southerland

93

“’…she defiled the land and committed adultery with stone and wood.’” ~ Jeremiah 3:9

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Breakfast:  The wicked are preened for the fiend.

Lunch:  None can trust in the merits of Christ until renouncing his own.

Dinner:  It is one thing to say you’re a Christian, quite another to have others recognize it.

Dessert:  “Pentecost isn’t over yet!” – D. L. Moody

94

“’But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed.’” ~ Acts 27:22

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Breakfast:  Iniquity will cause chaos.

Lunch:  Our battle is with Satan, not man.

Dinner:  Delusions of grandeur can be a large problem.

Dessert:  “There is no philosophy that is not to some extent also theology.” – Karl Barth

95

“Adam lay with his wife again, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, saying, ‘God has granted me another child in place of Abel, since Cain killed him.’" ~ Genesis 4:25

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Breakfast:  A Christian's “search and rescue” should last a lifetime, not just hours or days.

Lunch:  Leave your dark abode, and follow the light to the upper road.

Dinner:  To make strides toward reconciliation, seriously consider taking the first step.

Dessert:  “There is no such thing as absolute freedom.” – Andy Stanley

96

“Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man, but he ends up with a mouth full of gravel.” ~ Proverbs 20:17

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Breakfast:  Hey, it’s a good day to commit to His way. What do ya say?

Lunch:  The Land of Promise is promised.

Dinner:  The Lamb will provide the lamp.

Dessert:  “Christ’s leadings are always along ‘paths of righteousness’.” – F.B. Meyer

97

“’Woe to him who says to wood, 'Come to life!' Or to lifeless stone, 'Wake up!' Can it give guidance? It is covered with gold and silver; there is no breath in it.’” ~ Habakkuk 2:19

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Breakfast:  “With thanksgiving” forms a stronger foundation than concrete.

Lunch:  Character is the only thing we carry with us to eternity.

Dinner:  Mental illness is a backpack you will carry the rest of your life, but its contents and weight are up to you.

Dessert:  “There is no other way into the deep things of God but a broken spirit.” – Smith Wigglesworth

98

“They did not require an accounting from those to whom they gave the money to pay the workers, because they acted with complete honesty.” ~ 2 Kings 12:15

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Breakfast:  There are many ABLE to do; WILL do is reserved for the few.

Lunch:  Trust the future to the Giver with the presents you receive today.

Dinner:  It might be wise to acknowledge that knowledge is not wisdom.

Dessert:  “An angelic life, spent between ascending in prayer to fetch blessings from above, and descending to scatter them among men.” - Robert Leighton

99

“’You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.’” ~ Exodus 20:7

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Breakfast:  The Lord is our sword.

Lunch:  We hear the Word of our Lord, but do we actually listen?

Dinner:  Poor advice; pay the price.

Dessert:  “What we count the ills of life are often blessings in disguise, resulting in good to us in the end.” - Matthew Henry

100

“Saul died because he was unfaithful to the LORD; he did not keep the word of the LORD and even consulted a medium for guidance…” ~ 1 Chronicles 10:13

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Breakfast:  If perfection were a marathon, no one in the human race would have even started.

Lunch:  God: large and in charge.

Dinner:  And you thought that Goliath of a problem was too big to conquer?

Dessert:  “Some of your greatest blessings come with patience.” - Warren Wiersbe

101

“But sin, seizing the opportunity afforded by the commandment, produced in me every kind of covetous desire. For apart from law, sin is dead.” ~ Romans 7:8

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Breakfast:  Big or small, wide or tall, it's time to answer our Lord's call.

Lunch:  Faith often belies and defies your eyes.

Dinner:  Satan your foe is the merchant of woe.

Dessert:  “Concentrate on counting your blessings and you'll have little time to count anything else.” - Woodrow Kroll

102

“Oh, for the days when I was in my prime, when God's intimate friendship blessed my house…” ~ Job 29:4

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Breakfast:  Doesn't it seem insane that in pain we often gain?

Lunch:  Christians are not promised a life without strife.

Dinner:  The fire of enthusiasm beats the burnout of boredom.

Dessert:  “Whatever treasures we store up in heaven will be waiting for us when we arrive.” – Randy Alcorn

103

“... And the LORD's anger burned against them.” ~ Numbers 25:3

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Breakfast:  Some will seem on the edge after venturing out on the fringe.

Lunch:  Freedom can be found in prison as well.

Dinner:  Faith is no farce.

Dessert:  “Grace is not such a beggarly visitant, as will not pay its own way. When the best of beings is adored, the best of blessings are enjoyed.” - William Secker

104

“I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” ~ Revelation 3:8

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Breakfast:  Some fear the sins they hold dear.

Lunch:  Our tongue can unlock the gate, and our actions open it.

Dinner:  You can't eat the forbidden fruit if you abstain from visiting the tree.

Dessert:  “Today's prophets seem to talk a lot ABOUT the 'sword of the Lord' but never actually bring it to bear. They bring no piercing word. And thus the entire movement is open to great deception.” - Andrew Strom

105

“’It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God.’” ~ Acts 15:19

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Breakfast:  Do you rest on Sunday or someday?

Lunch:  Our Lord's victory is ours.

Dinner:  God is more than able but will do so on His timetable.

Dessert:  “Patience is our martyrdom.” – Gregory the Great

106

“But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.” ~ 1 Timothy 6:11

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Breakfast:  Debt can beget regret.

Lunch:  “Get the lead out”, and let God in to lead you.

Dinner:  There's a blessin' hidden in every lesson.

Dessert:  “The measure of a man is not how many servants he has but how many men he serves.” – D. L. Moody

107

“For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, ‘Peace be within you.’" ~ Psalm 122:8

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Breakfast:  Christians aren't fit to fret.

Lunch:  One's thoughts plus actions plus behavior will equal their character.

Dinner:  Those that are spiritually blind often see problems with others.

Dessert:  “Nothing that changes this lost world and drives back Satan’s forces is easy!” – Rick Renner

108

“…You must purge the evil from among you.” ~ Deuteronomy 24:7

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Breakfast:  When corrected, you're still protected.

Lunch:  Your present trials can help others with their future miles.

Dinner:  Do you yearn for His return?

Dessert:  “Unbelief is the originator of all other sins.” – Thor Ramsey

109

“’You shall not steal.’”~ Exodus 20:15

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Breakfast:  A pot of gold is not the greatest treasure found from a rainbow.

Lunch:  There is loud music from the vocal cords, and then there is deep music from the heart.

Dinner:  Hand-to-hand contact can be better than combat.

Dessert:  “Trials reveal what we think about God.” – Jude D’Souza

110

“’You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.’” ~ Exodus 20:16

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Breakfast:  "Just say no"...to Satan.

Lunch:  "Just say yes"...and may God bless.

Dinner:  Enjoy the MESSage of the MESSiah, and give the whole MESS to Him.

Dessert:  “Traditions give us a sense of unity and encouragement in the hard times.” – David and Claudia Arp

111

“David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.” ~ 1 Chronicles 15:3

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Breakfast:  "You are what you eat" applies to the physical AND spiritual world.

Lunch:  Strive for perfection, but don’t expect it.

Dinner:  Try not to get cross carrying your cross.

Dessert:  “Sometimes we need to pray about what to pray about.” – Virginia Ann Froehle

112

“’I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him…’” ~ Isaiah 57:18

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Breakfast:  Pettiness produces a whirlwind of debris.

Lunch:  Our Lord: the real One and Only.

Dinner:  Live to forgive.

Dessert:  “Discouraged people don’t need critics.” - Charles Swindoll

113

“’From the least to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit.’” ~ Jeremiah 6:13

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Breakfast:  Like a sponge, let the Word seep through your intellect and allow your heart to soak it up.

Lunch:  Hatred is overrated.

Dinner:  Now is the time to seal the deal, for God is real and ready to heal.

Dessert:  “Solitude and silence are not, in the end, about success and failure.” - Ruth Haley Barton

114

“…He was the greatest man among all the people of the East.” ~ Job 1:3

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Breakfast:  Obedience counts; count on it.

Lunch:  Sometimes a steady drizzle soaks in better than a sudden downpour.

Dinner:  Blessings, like fruit, often take time to ripen.

Dessert:  “Quit presenting yourself as a willing candidate for addiction.” – Steve Campbell

115

“'Follow my decrees and be careful to obey my laws, and you will live safely in the land.’” ~ Leviticus 25:18

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Breakfast:  Hope should not be construed as a plan.

Lunch:  Acknowledging the deficiency of your own wisdom is wise.

Dinner:  As Christians, we are saved but not unscathed.

Dessert:  “It’s always easier to avoid temptation than to resist it.” – Randy Alcorn

116

“’I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.’” ~ Genesis 12:2

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Breakfast:  "The sky is the limit" certainly isn't true for Christians.

Lunch:  Execution can change one's life.

Dinner:  If your stability is rooted in this world, you will fall when the ground shifts.

Dessert:  “The course of Nature is the art of God.” – Edward Young

117

“…With their mouths they express devotion, but their hearts are greedy for unjust gain.” ~ Ezekiel 33:31

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Breakfast:  In death, a good man still speaks.

Lunch:  Ignorance is a poor defense.

Dinner:  The cross is a weapon as sharp as any sword but brings life, not death.

Dessert:  “The loss of a mother is never made up or atoned for.” – Elizabeth Prentiss

118

“…But Samson said to his father, ‘Get her for me. She's the right one for me.’" ~ Judges 14:3

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Breakfast:  Don’t let doubt put the Light out.

Lunch:  A Christian's walk should be at full stride.

Dinner:  We often search for buried treasure when we are already standing on it.

Dessert:  “It is always good to keep the Lord between you and Satan.” – Jon Courson

119

“He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.” ~ Deuteronomy 32:4

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Breakfast:  You can count on this: many think that counting their money is the only game that counts.

Lunch:  The cross of our Lord crosses human boundaries.

Dinner:  Love can be one of the best vehicles in driving people to Christ.

Dessert:  “We are not the measure of morality. God is.” – James Sire

120

“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” ~ Mark 11:24

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Breakfast:  Quitting is a short-term solution with long-term ramifications.

Lunch:  Rather than throw a fit, just try to delight in it.

Dinner:  Spin won't help you win.

Dessert:  “The spectacular and the supernatural are not necessarily related to one another.” – Steve Sampson

121

“’O Sovereign LORD, you are God! Your words are trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant.’” ~ 2 Samuel 7:28

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Breakfast:  Food for thought:  starve the beast; there are times it is healthier to fast than feast.

Lunch:  Steer clear of fear, and keep God near.

Dinner:  "To the victor go the spoils" can be biblical in nature.

Dessert:  “Natural laws were created by Christ and they alter at His bidding.” – John Piper

122

“Break the arm of the wicked and evil man; call him to account for his wickedness that would not be found out.” ~ Psalm 10:15

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Breakfast:  Would you rather engage intellectually or capture one's heart?

Lunch:  Yes, somehow, it looks like God is available right now.

Dinner:  Our Maker doesn't want a taker.

Dessert:  “Our love of God is measured by our everyday fellowship with others and the love it displays.” - Andrew Murray

123

“But the LORD said,‘You have been concerned about this vine, though you did not tend it or make it grow…’” ~ Jonah 4:10

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Breakfast:  I am yours "I Am".

Lunch:  Satan is just a tool in the Lord's school.

Dinner:  Humans alone cannot fix the human condition.

Dessert:  “He that is jealous is not in love.” – Augustine

124

“’…but I will not put you to death now, because you carried the ark of the Sovereign LORD before my father David and shared all my father's hardships.’” ~ 1 Kings 2:26

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Breakfast:  “I once was lost, but now I'm found”...now that's profound.

Lunch:  Satan has used those easily confused.

Dinner:  When in doubt, the answer is unquestionable faith.

Dessert:  “God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, ‘I love you.’" - Billy Graham

125

“Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, ‘Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.’” ~ Matthew 12:25

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Breakfast:  When in the din of sin, seek the Lord within.

Lunch:  You can see a lot from the peak, but it is the valley that provides a closer view.

Dinner:  The One that lied in a manger has never lied.

Dessert:  “We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed.” - Brother Lawrence

126

“... But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.” ~ Philippians 2:27

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Breakfast:  Marriage is an unconditional commitment to an imperfect partner.

Lunch:  God's comfort isn't intended to make you comfortable.

Dinner:  A preacher IS a teacher; a teacher MAY be a preacher.

Dessert:  “An honest heart loves the Truth.” - A.W. Pink

127

“Keeping a close watch on him, they sent spies, who pretended to be honest…” ~ Luke 20:20

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Breakfast:  A cracked egg is like your past since it is only good if you use it.

Lunch:  Look out for number One: God.

Dinner:  Treachery fits the enemy "to a T".

Dessert:  “To men who are not simple, simple words are the most inexplicable of riddles.” - Richard Foster

128

“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” ~ Ephesians 4:1

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Breakfast:  Tomorrow's result can begin today.

Lunch:  You don’t need eyes to see God.

Dinner:  Sorrow and pain are required nutrients in cultivating the fruit of the Spirit.

Dessert:  “We cannot help conforming ourselves to what we love.” – St. Francis de Sales

129

“’Tell all the skilled men to whom I have given wisdom in such matters that they are to make garments for Aaron, for his consecration, so he may serve me as priest.’” ~ Exodus 28:3

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Breakfast:  Sorrow may cause us to move cautiously, but it shouldn't be an impediment.

Lunch:  Ultimately, our current human distinctions will make no difference.

Dinner:  Don’t whine when it's time to opine.

Dessert:  “No soldiers of Christ are ever lost, missing, or left dead on the battlefield.” – J. C. Ryle

130

“’He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap...’” ~ 1 Samuel 2:8

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Breakfast:  Drudgery can produce diamonds.

Lunch:  Do not complain; your labor and pain are not in vain.

Dinner:  Are you “on the lam” from the Lamb?

Dessert:  “Pride alienates man from heaven; humility leads to heaven.” – Bridget of Sweden

131

“‘…O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and obey his commands…’" ~ Nehemiah 1:5

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Breakfast:  At times, it's only the strength of God and His will that will get us up the hill.

Lunch:  When a Christian is on the job, they will be "fired".

Dinner:  Be aware that it is important what you stare at.

Dessert:  “To love Jesus is to love holiness.” – David Smithers

132

“Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire...” ~ James 5:3

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Breakfast:  Be bold, and take a stance; God leaves nothing to chance.

Lunch:  We are not here to be liked.

Dinner:  Your life will go south using Satan as your compass.

Dessert:  “If you are looking for an example of humility, look at the Cross.” – Thomas Aquinas

133

“There is, however, some good in you…set your heart on seeking God.” ~ 2 Chronicles 19:3

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Breakfast:  Satan will deliver sin in the same package but with an assortment of tempting wrappings.

Lunch:  The judgment of trials should be left in the courtroom.

Dinner:  The Lord is always with you. Can you say the same?

Dessert:  “Ultimately, faith is the only key to the universe.” – Thomas Merton

134

“Let their lying lips be silenced, for with pride and contempt they speak arrogantly against the righteous.” ~ Psalm 31:18

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Breakfast:  The landscape will transform even while lying still.

Lunch:  A culture without Christ is doomed to extinction.

Dinner:  We do not actually possess our possessions.

Dessert:  “God always gives His very best to those who leave the choice with Him.” – Hudson Taylor

135

“Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.” ~ Proverbs 15:16

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Breakfast:  You can beat the prince of deceit.

Lunch:  Your heart will be revealed by what you actually say and do today.

Dinner:  Is your Christian faith solid gold or just gold-plated?

Dessert:  “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” – Mother Teresa

136

“A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, ‘If you are willing, you can make me clean.’” ~ Mark 1:40

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Breakfast:  Isn't it amazing how you can rely on God to guide you through the maze of life?

Lunch:  Our Lord will bring serenity to chaos if you let Him.

Dinner:  Is your fortress of faith like that of a sand castle?

Dessert:  “In every pang that rends the heart, the Man of Sorrows has a part.” – Michael Bruce

137

“’Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.’” ~ Matthew 6:1

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Breakfast:  A decision to be holy will fill the hole in your soul.

Lunch:  Don’t let noise from a river of commotion drown out the sound of the Holy Spirit.

Dinner:  Bind your walk to Jesus like the sandals that were on His feet.

Dessert:  “Christ’s death on the cross was no tragedy but a glorious event.” – Christopher Catherwood

138

“Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made…” ~ Genesis 3:1

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Breakfast:  Both Christians and farmers cultivate.

Lunch:  In Your name we sing, and to Your robe we cling.

Dinner:  All will be revealed when unsealed.

Dessert:  “The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!” - Henry Ward Beecher

139

“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.” ~ Matthew 6:20

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Breakfast:  All doubts cease; heart of peace.

Lunch:  The Bible isn't designed to improve your knowledge but to improve your life.

Dinner:  When on the verge to purge, it is wise to resist the urge.

Dessert:  “If the Lord should always be swift to hear us, how slow should we be in hearing him, and while we have our desires, forget most of our duties.” - Abraham Wright

140

“There the army of Israel was defeated by David's men, and the casualties that day were great--twenty thousand men.” ~ 2 Samuel 18:7

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Breakfast:  He is the only One; over death He won.

Lunch:  Satan orchestrates temptation in an attempt to destroy the melody of the Holy Spirit.

Dinner:  The Spirit can provide more esprit de corp.

Dessert:  “I found thee not, O Lord, without, because I erred in seeking thee without that wert within.” – Augustine

141

“…We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 2:4

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Breakfast:  The storm for any Christian will include God's reign.

Lunch:  Want a closer relationship with God quick? Fast.

Dinner:  Do you thank God prior to, or after, the sea is parted?

Dessert:  “If you don’t believe in the devil’s existence, just try resisting him for a while.” – Charles Finney

142

“’O LORD, we acknowledge our wickedness and the guilt of our fathers; we have indeed sinned against you.’” ~ Jeremiah 14:20

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Breakfast:  Your choice: a paved highway to nowhere or the rocky road of salvation.

Lunch:  Your conscience can't be explained by science.

Dinner:  Christians should prepare, protect, and prevail against Satan’s fire.

Dessert:  “It may be a secret sin on earth, but it is an open scandal in heaven.” – Lewis Sperry Chafer

143

“Extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.” ~ Ecclesiastes 7:7

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Breakfast:  One, two, and then three; God, you, and then me.

Lunch:  A ministry of thorns is more powerful than a ministry of thrones.

Dinner:  A road can be paved yet have many a hairpin curve.

Dessert:  “Law says ‘Do’; grace says ‘Done’.” – John Henry Jowett

144

“…do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” ~ 1 John 4:1

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Breakfast:  The fruit of the Spirit creates the sweetest juice.

Lunch:  Our Lord never rests; God's work yields harvests.

Dinner:  In “general”: Christian soldiers are all in the same army.

Dessert:  “We never better enjoy ourselves than when we most enjoy God.” – Benjamin Whichcote

145

“…these men speak abusively against whatever they do not understand; and what things they do understand by instinct, like unreasoning animals--these are the very things that destroy them.” ~ Jude 1:10

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Breakfast:  Knowing God puts all of life's trials in perspective.

Lunch:  Lay the task at His feet until you know it is complete.

Dinner:  The only gift acceptable to God is obedience.

Dessert:  “Christians are not lone rangers.” – Chuck Colson

146

“’…the sword devours one as well as another.’”~ 2 Samuel 11:25

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Breakfast:  Without Christ, you cannot find God.

Lunch:  The question is whether you weather or wither?

Dinner:  Faith allows one to see further than their eyesight.

Dessert:  “To be in Christ is the source of the Christian’s life.” – Charles Hodge

147

“…live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.” ~ 1 Peter 3:8

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Breakfast:  A Christian's walk can vary from a crawl to a sprint.

Lunch:  It is often solitude that brings you in company with God.

Dinner:  Regardless of the season, hot or cold, God asks you to be confident and bold.

Dessert:  “True prayers are born of present trials and present needs.” – E. M. Bounds

148

“Be patient…until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop….” ~ James 5:7

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Breakfast:  There are times when there is little difference between a predator and a creditor.

Lunch:  When you confess your sins, the healing begins.

Dinner:  Food for thought: hunger for God's Word will lead you to the sweet taste of satisfaction.

Dessert:  “Learn to expect, not to doubt.” – Norman Vincent Peale

149

“The LORD said to him: ‘I have heard the prayer and plea you have made before me...’” ~ 1 Kings 9:3

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Breakfast:  Today, He will clear your way as night turns to day.

Lunch:  Heaven’s mosaic will be made from the world’s discarded fragments.

Dinner:  Take a stand, and give thanks to Him beforehand.

Dessert:  “I’ve never answered critics. I have to answer only to God.” – Kathryn Kuhlman

150

“’And I myself will be a wall of fire around it,' declares the LORD, 'and I will be its glory within.'” ~ Zechariah 2:5

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Breakfast:  There is a clear delineation between desire and faith. It is good, however, to desire faith.

Lunch:  You can count on getting only God's best when giving your own desires a rest.

Dinner:  Do you try to misconstrue God's purpose on purpose?

Dessert:  “Those around us impact us.” – R. Larry Moyer

151

“Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived…where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead.” ~ John 12:1

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Breakfast:  Salvation is better late than never.

Lunch:  Trials are training exercises for the soul.

Dinner:  Well glory be: victory is a certainty.

Dessert:  “Listening opens up another’s spirit.” – Les and Leslie Parrott lll

152

“The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong.” ~ Psalm 5:5

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Breakfast:  What is left if you're not right with God?

Lunch:  You have won if you're one with the One.

Dinner:  Combat old habits; fight to start anew.

Dessert:  “Scripture often reminds us that it’s not enough to have ears…we must use them.” - Max Lucado

153

“’…Has not the LORD gone ahead of you?’” ~ Judges 4:14

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Breakfast:  Complaining is draining and takes energy from the task at hand.

Lunch:  Devotion requires dedication.

Dinner:  Faith will see you through the eye of any storm.

Dessert:  “God will use our simple prayers because of the authority behind them.” – Rich Mendola

154

“Before them fire devours, behind them a flame blazes…nothing escapes them.” ~ Joel 2:3

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Breakfast:  One of the best solutions for old age is a faith lift.

Lunch:  It is meaningless to trust God only when the sun shines.

Dinner:  Our Lord and God will not, and does not, delay. However, our perceptions may make it seem that way.

Dessert:  “You are always moving in the direction of your most dominant thoughts.” – Brian Tracy

155

“’The days are coming,’ declares the LORD, ‘when the reaper will be overtaken by the plowman and the planter by the one treading grapes…’” ~ Amos 9:13

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Breakfast:  A potential defeat can be beat with just one holy feat.

Lunch:  The Christian life unfolds as unpredictably as origami.

Dinner:  Walking in the presence of our Lord will keep life in perspective.

Dessert:  “None are so aware of corruption as those whose souls are most alive.” – Richard Sibbes

156

“That day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they revered him all the days of his life...” ~ Joshua 4:14

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Breakfast:  We are all part of the quilt that God built.

Lunch:  Are you fighting a bout with doubt?

Dinner:  Don’t toy with sin; it's nothing to play with.

Dessert:  “An unforgiving heart is unforgivable.” – David Augsburger

157

“...’Obey the LORD by doing what I tell you. Then it will go well with you, and your life will be spared.’” ~ Jeremiah 38:20

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Breakfast:  Do you make the mistake of assuming material wealth makes one successful?

Lunch:  It is fine to mourn when worn and torn.

Dinner:  Remember where the confidence you have should come from.

Dessert:  “Even the greatest truth we know can often lose its vibrancy within us.” – Joy Sawyer

158

“Then I heard the number of those who were sealed: 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel.” ~ Revelation 7:4

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Breakfast:  The Divine is yours and mine.

Lunch:  Use your days to gaze at God and His ways.

Dinner:  Not only are you to wait for God, but He waits for you.

Dessert:  “Ultimate value comes not in reading but in applying truth.” – Gary Chapman

159

“’Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.’” ~ John 14:1

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Breakfast:  Don’t depend on the fear of guilt to overcome temptation.

Lunch:  Christ is here to take your heartache.

Dinner:  Take note: obedience is music to God's ears.

Dessert:  “Our demands are not scriptural mandates.” – David and Janet Congo

160

“Keep on loving each other as brothers.” ~ Hebrews 13:1

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Breakfast:  Use His might to "Fight the good fight..." - 1 Tim 6:12.

Lunch:  He works; works for me.

Dinner:  It is always a good time to live by God’s clock.

Dessert:  “Whatever storm cometh, you will find his bosom the surest place of retreat.” – Thomas Manton

161

“…all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.” ~ Luke 13:17

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Breakfast:  A dirty mouth can soil a good reputation.

Lunch:  Playing with taps at bars can be like playing taps with bars: both can signify death.

Dinner:  Everything is meaningless within the boundaries of human knowledge.

Dessert:  “The world is looking for people who really believe and live what they say.” – Kay Arthur

162

“’…in my devotion to the temple of my God I now give my personal treasures of gold and silver…’”~ 1 Chronicles 29:3

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Breakfast:  Without God, you are “as good as dead”.

Lunch:  Exercise your will to develop grace within the human race.

Dinner:  Rely on God to comfort you through your trials, not from them.

Dessert:  “Do the right thing not the comfortable thing.” – L. James Harvey

163

“…All you who were caught were taken prisoner together, having fled while the enemy was still far away.” ~ Isaiah 22:3

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Breakfast:  Remember to believe AND receive Christ; even Satan believes.

Lunch:  Repent, and avoid the serpent.

Dinner:  A heavy heart weighs you down.

Dessert:  “The devil often laughs when we work, but he trembles when we pray.” – Corrie ten Boom

164

“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’”~ John 14:6

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Breakfast:  Trust today requires courage to be present.

Lunch:  What is devised with lies soon dies.

Dinner:  We are but shifting sand without God’s steady hand.

Dessert:  “The greatest enemy of listening is wanting to tell your own story.” – Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller

165

“’Count off seven sabbaths of years…so that the seven sabbaths of years amount to a period of forty-nine years.’” ~ Leviticus 25:8

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Breakfast:  Wisdom ensures correct use of past experiences.

Lunch:  Your last will and testament when you die will should be a testament to God's will in your life.

Dinner:  Faith is the bud and obedience the rose.

Dessert:  “No worse fate can befall a man in this world than to live and grow old alone, unloving, and unloved.” – Henry Drummond

166

“Hear us, O our God, for we are despised. Turn their insults back on their own heads...” ~ Nehemiah 4:4

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Breakfast:  Being tough is not enough.

Lunch:  Brief moments of suffering can lead to years of blessings.

Dinner:  Our Lord promises you a fortress amid your foe.

Dessert:  “I believe our thoughts sound as loudly in heaven as our words do on earth.” – Joy Dawson

167

“’Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock…’" ~ Zechariah 11:17

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Breakfast:  It is no news to me that our Lord wants to be alone with thee.

Lunch:  Silent suffering seems to scream the loudest.

Dinner:  There are times when it is more appropriate to respond than react.

Dessert:  “From brokenness to mission is the human pattern.” – R. C. Sproul

168

“Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes." ~ Ephesians 6:11

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Breakfast:  Trial by fire can reveal the warmth of the heart.

Lunch:  Work at worshiping our Lord by dedicating your labor of love to Him.

Dinner:  Worry is like a slide because it always brings you down.

Dessert:  “We listen with our facial expressions.” – Sharon Jaynes

169

“If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ…he is conceited and understands nothing...”~ 1 Timothy 6:3-4

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Breakfast:  An obstacle should be synonymous with an opportunity.

Lunch:  Food for thought: feed on the Lord's graciousness, and give thanks for the meal.

Dinner:  It is wise to despise Satan's lies.

Dessert:  “Concern draws us to God. Worry pulls us from him.” – Joanna Weaver

170

“The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him…”~ Lamentations 3:25

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Breakfast:  Do you really think you can outrun God?

Lunch:  Attention: continued pruning indicates a plant worthy of attention.

Dinner:  Be soft of heart with hard resolve.

Dessert:  “God reveals His purpose or plans to the world by using us in the world.” – Richard Abanes

171

“’Surely it is you who love the people…At your feet they all bow down, and from you receive instruction…’” ~ Deuteronomy 33:3

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Breakfast:  Set yourself free through the One and Only.

Lunch:  No one earns their way to Heaven, but those who encounter Hell will certainly have earned it.

Dinner:  Rather than store up anxiety, try being excited to see what God has in store.

Dessert:  “Our worship of Christ must always come before our work for Christ.” – Anne Graham Lotz

172

“’If you do this and God so commands, you will be able to stand the strain…’" ~ Exodus 18:23

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Breakfast:  The distance of a smile isn’t measured by the mile.

Lunch:  We can sink in an ocean of anxiety or ascend to the Son.

Dinner:  Your life will be remembered differently if under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Dessert:  “The essence of sin is obedience to our own lusts and desires, and disobedience to God.” – D. L. Moody

173

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” ~ Ephesians 6:1

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Breakfast:  The 5 C's: Christians Celebrate, Commemorate, and Communicate Christ.

Lunch:  Weak faith falters; strong faith alters.

Dinner:  It is good to realize: it isn't always wise to criticize.

Dessert:  “God only, and not wealth, maintains the world; riches merely make people proud and lazy.” – Martin Luther

174

“The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him…” ~ Daniel 9:9

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Breakfast:  It is not often whether you finish the race that matters, but how you do it.

Lunch:  The heat of a Christian’s battle can forge “nerves of steel”.

Dinner:  Hey, don’t you think you should pray the whole way?

Dessert:  “Though physical appearance is important to people, it is not God’s standard for evaluation.” – Pat Warren

175

“There is only cursing, lying and murder, stealing and adultery; they break all bounds, and bloodshed follows bloodshed.” ~ Hosea 4:2

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Breakfast:  Sin is akin to having Satan within.

Lunch:  The fear of God is key in unlocking wisdom's vault.

Dinner:  When the situation looks bleak and dire, go to God, for it's His desire.

Dessert:  “The early Church knew they could not accomplish God’s will without God’s power.” – Tim Walter

176

“’…I will build them up and not tear them down; I will plant them and not uproot them.’” ~ Jeremiah 24:6

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Breakfast:  Fighting the Lord will leave you black and “blue”.

Lunch:  Teacher can be spelled using the word “treachery”; use discernment.

Dinner:  Eternity's work can only be accomplished through God the eternal.

Dessert:  “If we live for our children, we will be bitterly disappointed.” – R. Paul Stevens

177

“Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.” ~ Proverbs 17:1

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Breakfast:  Even the strongest and largest cedar can fall from steady erosion.

Lunch:  Every prophet of God will find their profit in heaven.

Dinner:  Faith, hope, and love are all strands of the same cord and responsible for its strength.

Dessert:  “You do not test the resources of God till you try the impossible.” – F. B. Meyer

178

“’They thrust the needy from the path and force all the poor of the land into hiding.’” ~ Job 24:4

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Breakfast:  It is “literally” absurd to ignore God’s Word.

Lunch:  Please take heed: never defer a good deed to those in need.

Dinner:  Poetry can be key in delivering the Word effectively.

Dessert:  “External beauty cannot hide internal ugliness.” – Neil Anderson and Dave Park

179

“…all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence, because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God.” ~ Nehemiah 6:16

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Breakfast:  A Christian's walk is often a steady climb.

Lunch:  Request conquest by surrendering to Christ.

Dinner:  The shackles that weigh you down today will become your wings to freedom tomorrow.

Dessert:  “Satan never wastes a fiery dart by aiming at a spot covered by armor.” – Beth Moore

180

“’I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.’”~ John 15:5

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Breakfast:  When “chasing the brass ring”, just remember: God owns everything.

Lunch:  You make the mountains shake, the earth quake, and every ocean and sea parts in Your wake.

Dinner:  Faith is often seen when vision fails.

Dessert:  “People long to be heard, but few people know how to listen.” – Dallas and Nancy Demmitt

181

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.” ~ 1 Corinthians 16:13

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Breakfast:  You can move mountains with steadfast faith as your epicenter.

Lunch:  Best to show kindness.

Dinner:  Bitter isn't better, and it can leave you battered.

Dessert:  “When the heart full of God's love can draw on the mind full of God's word, timely blessings flow from the mouth.” - John Piper

182

“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” ~ 1 Peter 3:9

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Breakfast:  Bible: Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth.

Lunch:  Anoint His feet, not with oil but your life.

Dinner:  Are you a worrier or a warrior for Christ?

Dessert:  “Faith is two empty hands held open to receive all of the Lord.” - Alan Redpath

183

“I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me...” ~ Habakkuk 2:1

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Breakfast:  Anxiety is to faith as potholes are to a freeway.

Lunch:  God will help you keep control when your environment seems out of control.

Dinner:  Laughter transcends all considerations of race, gender, and age.

Dessert:  “Those who go to Heaven ride on a pass and enter into blessings that they never earned, but all who go to hell pay their own way.” - John R. Rice

184

“’So you must obey them and do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.’” ~ Matthew 23:3

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Breakfast:  You’ll find God’s Word holds a lot of promise, and that’s a promise found in God’s Word.

Lunch:  Kindness is always returned in kind to the kind.

Dinner:  Wisdom without action is like a seed without water.

Dessert:  “All the blessings we enjoy are Divine deposits, committed to our trust on this condition, that they should be dispensed for the benefit of our neighbors.” -  John Calvin

185

“…The hand of our God was on us, and he protected us from enemies and bandits along the way.” ~ Ezra 8:31

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Breakfast:  Leading by example is far more effective than criticism.

Lunch:  There is no wisdom without God.

Dinner:  You may be required to dwell in the dark prior to enjoying the light of the Son.

Dessert:  “I want the love that cannot help but love; loving, like God, for the very sake of love.” - A.B. Simpson

186

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” ~ John 3:16

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Breakfast:  There is merit in seeking the Spirit.

Lunch:  There is a reason we are referred to as sheep.

Dinner:  Waiting patiently can require more strength and endurance than running.

Dessert:  “He came the first time to die; He is coming again to raise the dead. When He came the first time, they questioned whether He was King; the next time the world will know that He is King of kings and Lord of lords.” - Adrian Rogers

187

“’The Spirit of the LORD will come upon you in power, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person.’” ~ 1 Samuel 10:6

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Breakfast:  Opulence can be fatal, but persecution cannot kill you.

Lunch:  The Deity is the center of Christianity.

Dinner:  Our life in this world is but a blink: strange thought, don’t ya think?

Dessert:  “There's hope--a miracle happened to me.” - Duane Chapman

188

“…at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself…” ~ Romans 2:1

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Breakfast:  Our incredible Lord is more than credible.

Lunch:  Rewards in this world are finite, while rewards in heaven are infinite.

Dinner:  There's only One, and He gets things done!

Dessert:  “I hope in God, I pray on, and look yet for the answer. They are not converted yet, but they will be.” - George Mueller

189

“Paul went down, threw himself on the young man and put his arms around him. ‘Don't be alarmed,’ he said. ‘He's alive!’” ~ Acts 20:10

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Breakfast:  Use your best effort to include the Lord, rather than just your best effort.

Lunch:  Victory today can still mean a loss tomorrow; stay vigilant.

Dinner:  We are all bound to make mistakes, so don’t be bound by them.

Dessert:  “Where there is no vision, there is no hope.” - George Washington Carver

190

“’Do you see all these great buildings?’ replied Jesus. ‘Not one stone here will be left on another…’” ~ Mark 13:2

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Breakfast:  When God is in charge, have the confidence to charge ahead!

Lunch:  Worship is a lifestyle.

Dinner:  Putting your gifts in storage may be costly to others.

Dessert:  “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” - Helen Keller

191

“The arrogance of man will be brought low and the pride of men humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day...” ~ Isaiah 2:17

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Breakfast:  Attaining knowledge in the Word is an intelligent means of gaining wisdom.

Lunch:  Real investments have eternal returns.

Dinner:  In everything we say and do, we always long, Lord, for you.

Dessert:  “To be prayerless is to be without God, without Christ, without grace, without hope, and without heaven.” - J.C. Ryle

192

“... And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” ~ Micah 6:8

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Breakfast:  Insight has nothing to do with sight.

Lunch:  God's tree of life is like an everlasting evergreen.

Dinner:  God uses the broken to build.

Dessert:  “If preachers decide to preach about hope, let them preach out of what they themselves hope for.” - Frederick Buechner

193

“Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.” ~ Acts 2:2

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Breakfast:  The Carpenter not only builds the new but dismantles the old.

Lunch:  It doesn't pay to rue the day.

Dinner:  God: friend; Satan: fiend.

Dessert:  “No one is to be despaired of as long as he breathes.” - Desiderius Erasmus

194

“…he will be our guide even to the end.”~ Psalm 48:14

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Breakfast:  We will enjoy front-row seating in heaven paid courtesy of Jesus Christ.

Lunch:  Duplicity is anything but simplicity.

Dinner:  It may be the season for reason, but faith should be more than an annual event.

Dessert:  “Love is hope when reason despairs.” - Jack Hyles

195

“So we rebuilt the wall till all of it reached half its height, for the people worked with all their heart.” ~ Nehemiah 4:6

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Breakfast:  Noah didn't dread the flood waters. Do you?

Lunch:  None can understand the Father's hand.

Dinner:  The book of Jonah is a whale of a story.

Dessert:  "’Let God be true but every man a liar’ is the language of true faith.” - A.W. Tozer

196

“’... They are to keep my laws and my decrees for all my appointed feasts, and they are to keep my Sabbaths holy.’” ~ Ezekiel 44:24

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Breakfast:  The Christian's card game: Go Fish.

Lunch:  The Bible tells us everything required about life...and death.

Dinner:  Only One opinion really matters.

Dessert:  “Christ will always accept the faith that puts its trust in Him.” - Andrew Murray

197

“’You must distinguish between the holy and the common, between the unclean and the clean…’” ~ Leviticus 10:10

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Breakfast:  "No pain, no gain" can mean more for your spiritual growth than physical improvement.

Lunch:  Only God can create majestic mountains from barren land.

Dinner:  Our King is everything.

Dessert:  “To an alcoholic who feels totally unlovable, the message that God loves him comes as good news.” – Jerry Dunn

198

“…Then he touched me and raised me to my feet.” ~ Daniel 8:18

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Breakfast:  Growing old? Grow in wisdom instead of mold.

Lunch:  The issue of fear would be eliminated if we would wholeheartedly trust our Lord.

Dinner:  Your freedom to doubt God can lead to a life of imprisonment.

Dessert:  “By praying more, we will not work any less, and we will accomplish vastly more.” – R. A. Torrey

199

“…We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 2:4

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Breakfast:  Whether turtle or hare, best complete this race with prayer.

Lunch:  I, myself, and me is not a Holy Trinity.

Dinner:  Do not be discouraged but rather courageous.

Dessert:  “Prayer never evaporates.” – Elisabeth Elliot

200

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given us...” ~ Romans 12:6

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Breakfast:  Christians should be distinct; help make hatred extinct.

Lunch:  Be disciplined during discipline.

Dinner:  Avoiding temptation is easier than resisting it.

Dessert:  “Why do we pray so much with our lips and so little with our heart?” – Jean-Nicholas Grou

201

“The entire law is summed up in a single command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” ~ Galatians 5:14

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Breakfast:  They say no man is an island, but our Lord can be if required.

Lunch:  When distraught and blue, pray like the Lord taught you.

Dinner:  Don’t construct the words if you have nothing constructive to say.

Dessert:  “God invites us to accept His power to overcome the secrets in our lives.” – Serita Ann Jakes

202

“…righteous men who get what the wicked deserve, and wicked men who get what the righteous deserve. This too, I say, is meaningless.” ~ Ecclesiastes 8:14

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Breakfast:  A good day's toil can produce some very fertile soil.

Lunch:  Let the Divine refine.

Dinner:  The quality of one’s work is often a barometer of their character.

Dessert:  ”God comforts us in our troubles, not out of them.” – Gary and Mona Shriver

203

“Remember me with favor, O my God, for all I have done for these people.” ~ Nehemiah 5:19

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Breakfast:  Reaffirm, and constantly confirm, the need to stand firm.

Lunch:  To really know God's glory requires sacrifice.

Dinner:  You can always depend on the Giver; Satan the deceiver is just chopped liver.

Dessert:  “We must choose to be comforted.” – Hannah Whitall Smith

204

“The people, however, continued to sacrifice at the high places, but only to the LORD their God.” ~ 2 Chronicles 33:17

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Breakfast:  Many refute God's will when they refuse to be still.

Lunch:  The best testament of the New Testament is to be a living testament.

Dinner:  The Bible is true; the Bible is truth.

Dessert:  “All the remedies we know are insipid without God’s power.” – David Hawkins

205

“…This is what the LORD says: ‘…I will deliver this vast army into your hands, and you will know that I am the LORD.’” ~ 1 Kings 20:28

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Breakfast:  Trials are instrumental in creating harmony with our Lord.

Lunch:  Today just may be the day to change the way you pray.

Dinner:  If you think you're intelligent, you might be. If you think you're wise, you're probably not.

Dessert:  “The cross is the lightning rod of grace that short-circuits God's wrath to Christ so that only the light of His love remains for believers.” - A.W. Tozer

206

“…the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from trials and to hold the unrighteous for the day of judgment, while continuing their punishment.” ~ 2 Peter 2:9

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Breakfast:  Do not despair; our Lord will repair.

Lunch:  Instead of lyin', have the courage of a lion, and tell the truth.

Dinner:  Be still, not stale.

Dessert:  “He who may have a treasure simply by his grasping it will be foolish indeed if he remains poor.” – Charles Spurgeon

207

“Who should not revere you, O King of the nations? This is your due….there is no one like you.” ~ Jeremiah 10:7

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Breakfast:  It is always a good day to celebrate the red, white, and “new”.

Lunch:  Man may shoot the bullets, but our Lord determines where they land.

Dinner:  Take note: the times of rest in a song are as important as the notes.

Dessert:  “Whatever is worth worrying about is certainly worth praying about.” – John Mason

208

“All night long on my bed I looked for the one my heart loves...” ~ Song of Songs 3:1

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Breakfast:  The Word is too often left unheard.

Lunch:  We must just trust.

Dinner:  May the words you speak be like the mouth of a river: wide reaching and deep.

Dessert:  “The sin in our lives that we fail to conquer will eventually conquer us.” – Warren Wiersbe

209

“…their sorrow was turned into joy and their mourning into a day of celebration…” ~ Esther 9:22

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Breakfast:  Mean is too often seen. Do you see what we mean?

Lunch:  The road to the Emerald City isn't paved and requires us to lay each brick one by one.

Dinner:  Some always think they are right, right?

Dessert:  “Christians are the only agents God has for carrying out His purposes.” – Henry Drummond

210

“Then the fire of the LORD fell and burned up the sacrifice...” ~ 1 Kings 18:38

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Breakfast:  Without God, life is like a doughnut and may be good for awhile, but the center will be empty.

Lunch:  Don’t ask God for what you want; ask God for what He wants for you.

Dinner:  It isn't hard to see that sin hardens one's heart.

Dessert:  “We worship God not so much because He needs it, but because we do.” – John Ortberg

211

“When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the LORD said to him, ‘This is the man I spoke to you about; he will govern my people.’" ~ 1 Samuel 9:17

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Breakfast:  It may be best to rest, and put your faith to the test.

Lunch:  Self before duty is folly.

Dinner:  Seriously, one's faith in Christ is no joke.

Dessert:  “Satan trembles at the mere thought of revival among God’s people.” – Pat Robertson

212

“…the men began to indulge in sexual immorality with Moabite women…” ~ Numbers 25:1

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Breakfast:  The Word belies Satan's lies.

Lunch:  Will you plant weeds or seeds today?

Dinner:  Your circumstances may have nothing to do with blessedness.

Dessert:  “Human beings must be known to be loved; but Divine beings must be loved to be known.” - Blaise Pascal

213

“This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him.” ~ John 2:11

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Breakfast:  Love from above will release the sin from within.

Lunch:  Folly: instant gratification.

Dinner:  Food for thought: food for the soul cannot be served in a bowl.

Dessert:  “Certain things, if not seen as lovely or detestable, are not being correctly seen at all.” - C.S. Lewis

214

“’I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.’” ~ Mark 1:8

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Breakfast:  Have you ever noticed how a rainbow often appears brightest after the darkest of storms?

Lunch:  He is the Boss over chaos.

Dinner:  There are no losers in the race for the “Heavenly Place”.

Dessert:  “It is natural for the mind to believe and for the will to love; so that, for want of true objects, they must attach themselves to false.” - Blaise Pascal

215

“A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed--without remedy.” ~ Proverbs 29:1

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Breakfast:  Helping a friend through hardship can be hard, but helping an enemy is even harder.

Lunch:  Whatever you do, who can do their part as well as you?

Dinner:  Would you consider your faith like that of driftwood?

Dessert:  “A sight of His death - if it is a true sight - is the death of all love of sin.” - Charles Spurgeon

216

“Day after day men came to help David, until he had a great army, like the army of God.” ~ 1 Chronicles 12:22

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Breakfast:  There are times when you can make greater progress heading into the wind.

Lunch:  Food for thought: eating disorders and anxiety feed on each other.

Dinner:  Some of the worst wreckage holds the greatest treasure.

Dessert:  “Do not always scrupulously confine yourself to certain rules, or particular forms of devotion, but act with a general confidence in GOD, with love and humility.” - Brother Lawrence

217

“All your fortresses are like fig trees with their first ripe fruit; when they are shaken, the figs fall into the mouth of the eater.” ~ Nahum 3:12

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Breakfast:  God alone; His will be done.

Lunch:  It might be a good day to dance to a different tune since our Lord Jesus will be coming soon.

Dinner:  If you’re going “to lead from behind”, it is best to follow Christ.

Dessert:  “Nothing binds me to my Lord like a strong belief in His changeless love.” - Charles Spurgeon

218

“’Be strong and courageous…he will never leave you nor forsake you.’”~ Deuteronomy 31:6

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Breakfast:  A discouraged soul enters the day with the certainty of defeat.

Lunch:  Use discernment; friend or fiend?

Dinner:  Great Obedience Delights God.

Dessert:  “Unbelief is highly contagious.” – Beth Moore

219

“They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment.” ~ Hebrews 1:11

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Breakfast:  Gaudy may not be Godly. Bawdy, however, is never Godly.

Lunch:  For your information: there are times for a Christian to stand in formation.

Dinner:  Getting in the last word doesn't compare to getting the Word first.

Dessert:  “Unsettled Christians do not consult what is best, but what is safest.” – Thomas Watson

220

“’…in all his ways, to obey his commands, to hold fast to him and to serve him with all your heart and all your soul.’" ~ Joshua 22:5

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Breakfast:  Give God present burdens to receive future gifts.

Lunch:  It's no special code: it is God's bode to assist with your load.

Dinner:  Surrender to God all you will be; let Him guide you for all eternity.

Dessert:  “The fear of failure is crippling because it holds people back… from fulfilling their destiny.” – Joyce Meyer

221

“Moses did everything just as the LORD commanded him.” ~ Exodus 40:16

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Breakfast:  Take a moment to care for those in despair.

Lunch:  Sympathy and empathy, not apathy.

Dinner:  There is strength in numbers isn't always true as a Christian.

Dessert:  “Trust is the antidote to anxiety; it’s the resolution of worry and the destruction of fear.” – James MacDonald

222

“…in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a polished arrow and concealed me in his quiver.” ~ Isaiah 49:2

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Breakfast:  Unity without diversity is standardization without individuality.

Lunch:  Wood is shaped when used in a ship. Your life has a purpose; stay afloat.

Dinner:  Worldly laws have flaws.

Dessert:  “Remove Christ from Christianity and you lose the entire meaning of Biblical faith.” – Josh McDowell

223

“…The LORD their God will care for them; he will restore their fortunes.” ~ Zephaniah 2:7

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Breakfast:  ”Worldly justice” is an oxymoron.

Lunch:  Your choices on earth have a direct impact on life eternal.

Dinner:  If you plant the seeds, God will grant your needs.

Dessert:  “Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of this faith is to see what we believe.” – Augustine

224

“Now this is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘Give careful thought to your ways.’” ~ Haggai 1:5

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Breakfast:  If you're a mess, just confess, and you may just find it relieves distress.

Lunch:  Faith allows you to see things you will never see.

Dinner:  Avoid the tempest created by the tempter.

Dessert:  “A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their eyes on the spot where the crack was.” - George Washington

225

“’…Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.’” ~ Luke 11:9

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Breakfast:  Your sole provider should be your Soul Provider.

Lunch:  Just know that Our Lord is just.

Dinner:  When you let a storm eliminate the lines of communication, it can take a lot of time and effort to get them back.

Dessert:  “To love means loving the unlovable… Faith means believing the unbelievable. Hope means hoping when everything seems hopeless.” - G.K. Chesterton

226

“Remember me for this, O my God, and do not blot out what I have so faithfully done for the house of my God and its services.” ~ Nehemiah 13:14

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Breakfast:  Worry is like driving a car with a flat tire.

Lunch:  O'er ocean, river, or pond: march on!

Dinner:  There is no escape when arrested by grace and convicted by the Holy Spirit.

Dessert:  “Let it be published in heaven as a miracle that the Lord Jesus should set His heart's love upon people like us.” -  Alistair Begg

227

“’…I will not look on them with pity or spare them. Although they shout in my ears, I will not listen to them.’” ~ Ezekiel 8:18

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Breakfast:  Use the Lord's power in your darkest hour.

Lunch:  Question: why didn't God help me sooner? Answer: God is never late.

Dinner:  Your physical condition should have nothing to do with your spiritual strength.

Dessert:  “The labor of self-love is a heavy one indeed…As long as you set yourself up as a little god to which you must be loyal, how can you hope to find inward peace.” - A.W. Tozer

228

“’My name will be great among the nations, from the rising to the setting of the sun…’” ~ Malachi 1:11

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Breakfast:  Do you have a “jones” to keep up with the Joneses?

Lunch:  Devastation left by a storm can produce blessings.

Dinner:  Why do we insist on asking why?

Dessert:  “When life has been well spent; when there is a conscience without reproach; when there is faith in the Saviour; when there is a well-founded hope of heaven, there can be nothing that should disquiet us.” - Albert Barnes

229

“After the people saw the miraculous sign that Jesus did, they began to say, ‘Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.’” ~ John 6:14

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Breakfast:  Win over the lost at any cost.

Lunch:  Serving God isn't intended to come from an a-la-carte menu and is a full meal deal.

Dinner:  Don’t muddy the cleansing waters with a filthy life.

Dessert:  “Looking for God--or Heaven--by exploring space is like reading or seeing all Shakespeare's plays in the hope that you will find Shakespeare as one of the characters.” – C.S. Lewis

230

“Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin.” ~ 1 Peter 4:1

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Breakfast:  It can be a lot of work to play the hand you're dealt.

Lunch:  A note can be in a minor key, but each note is key, and there's nothing minor about it.

Dinner:  A path dictated by your circumstances will always lead downhill.

Dessert:  “Do not look to your hope, but to Christ, the source of your hope.” - Charles Spurgeon

231

“In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit.” ~ Judges 21:25

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Breakfast:  Those that have no vision of eternity are blind.

Lunch:  God often asks us to work hard at seemingly menial tasks.

Dinner:  A quiet spirit can be the loudest.

Dessert:  “Thanks be to God, there is hope today; this very hour you can choose Him and serve Him.” - D.L. Moody

232

“’…you are to rise up from ambush and take the city. The LORD your God will give it into your hand.’” ~ Joshua 8:7

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Breakfast:  Fear stowed is a heavy load.

Lunch:  Is the ore of your core yearning for more?

Dinner:  God is extreme; there is no in-between.

Dessert:  “We had long known the Lord without realizing that meekness and lowliness of heart should be the distinguishing feature of the disciple.” - Andrew Murray

233

“’Do not fear…for I am with you,’ declares the LORD…” ~ Jeremiah 46:28

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Breakfast:  We often speak of life and death but rarely address the issue of judgment.

Lunch:  Worship doesn't require the "brick and mortar" of a building.

Dinner:  Your good work alone won't work in getting you into heaven.

Dessert:  “I’m standing on the promises of God.” – R. Kelso Carter

234

“Woe to you, O destroyer, you who have not been destroyed!...When you stop destroying, you will be destroyed…” ~ Isaiah 33:1

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Breakfast:  Enduring patience comes to those willing to wait.

Lunch:  Pray when in a bind, and you’ll find the Divine.

Dinner:  The Bible is a speed limit imposed to keep you safe.

Dessert:  “God is the judge of all social systems.” – Oscar Romero

235

“The LORD will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one LORD, and his name the only name.” ~ Zechariah 14:9

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Breakfast:  Do you fear God or dread Him?

Lunch:  Hope can be hard to see in the dark; turn on the Light.

Dinner:  Food for thought: do you crave the taste of righteousness?

Dessert:  “All the graces of a Christian spring from the death of self.” – Madame Guyon

236

“Now the whole world had one language and a common speech.” ~ Genesis 11:1

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Breakfast:  Why ask for a grain of sand when you can have the beach?

Lunch:  A contract with Our Lord doesn't require a signature, just your commitment.

Dinner:  Faith often defies your eyes.

Dessert:  “What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, leaning on the everlasting arms.” – Elisha A. Hoffman

237

“’Once these signs are fulfilled, do whatever your hand finds to do, for God is with you.’” ~ 1 Samuel 10:7

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Breakfast:  Face it; faith's it.

Lunch:  Retribution is a toxic material that shouldn't be held by man.

Dinner:  Stop: God's blessings create an abundant yield.

Dessert:  “Meekness is the mark of a man who has been mastered by God.” – Geoffrey B. Wilson

238

“’Keep my requirements and do not follow any of the detestable customs that were practiced before you came and do not defile yourselves with them. I am the LORD your God.'” ~ Leviticus 18:30

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Breakfast:  “His will be done” will be done well.

Lunch:  The truth can take a long time to rise to the surface and a long time to sink in.

Dinner:  Our Lord protects us even from ourselves.

Dessert:  “Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou, who changest not, abide with me.” – Henry Francis Lyte

239

“’You stumble day and night, and the prophets stumble with you…’” ~ Hosea 4:5

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Breakfast:  Meekness is gentleness borne from harsh situations.

Lunch:  God has the ability to render even the most negative situation into something positive.

Dinner:  One of Satan's greatest weapons is legalism.

Dessert:  “The Word is sure, and fails not, though heaven and earth must pass away.” – Martin Luther

240

“Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” ~ Hebrews 12:3

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Breakfast:  Remember to render God all that is His. Shouldn't that be everything?

Lunch:  The Tempter loves a temper.

Dinner:  Resist flight in God's might.

Dessert:  “You honor Jesus when you act in faith on His Word.” – Ed Cole

241

“Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.” ~ Jude 1:21

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Breakfast:  Trials are here to make us, not break us.

Lunch:  Whatever it may be, do it with faith and loyalty.

Dinner:  You can plan on this: God has a plan for you.

Dessert:  “I would rather walk with God in the dark than go alone in the Light.” – Mary Gardiner Brainard

242

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” ~ 3 John 4

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Breakfast:  Never worry about the circumstances you encounter...ever.

Lunch:  Heed God's speed when in need.

Dinner:  Here's some advice that's free: avoid idolatry.

Dessert:  “A firm faith in the universal providence of God is the solution to all earthly problems.” – B. B. Warfield

243

“Then they will cry out to the LORD, but he will not answer them…because of the evil they have done.” ~ Micah 3:4

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Breakfast:  God promises your daily bread…enough said.

Lunch:  Longevity has nothing to do with age.

Dinner:  The sword of the Spirit is a strong weapon in determining right from wrong.

Dessert:  “When we live life in a hurry, we end up weary…in a hurry.” – Keri Wyatt Kent

244

“And he said to them, ‘I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power.’" ~ Mark 9:1

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Breakfast:  Use the opposition of Satan as a means of propelling you forward in your service to God.

Lunch:  What you do will speak much louder than what you say.

Dinner:  Gratitude is often shaped by attitude.

Dessert:  “Only he who believes is obedient. Only he who is obedient believes.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

245

“The angel added, ‘I will so increase your descendants that they will be too numerous to count.’" ~ Genesis 16:10

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Breakfast:  Decency isn't spelled deSINcy; treat others with dignity.

Lunch:  To some, the word “tolerance” means they have no intention of changing themselves…but you should.

Dinner:  Don’t let monotony become a tool of the enemy.

Dessert:  “Drugs and alcohol are temporary escapes that will destroy you.” – Mike Klumpp

246

“The tempter came to him and said, ‘If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.’” ~ Matthew 4:3

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Breakfast:  A Divine appointment isn't something you schedule.

Lunch:  Great impulsivity rarely results in anything great except a great deal of remorse.

Dinner:  Let your "fowl" mood take flight.

Dessert:  “We don’t have the power to change someone else, but we can influence them.” – Henry Cloud and John Townsend

247

“All my longings lie open before you, O Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you.” ~ Psalm 38:9

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Breakfast:  Savor the Savior.

Lunch:  The wrath of God is pure…that's for sure.

Dinner:  Why do you need proof that God exists?

Dessert:  “Truth offends everyone outside its definitions. But the irony of truth is that the greater its potential for offense, the greater its potential for giving hope.” - David Jeremiah

248

“’if you are pure and upright, even now he will rouse himself on your behalf and restore you to your rightful place.’” ~ Job 8:6

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Breakfast:  Feel secure; peace comes if you endure.

Lunch:  You will find no better friend than Christ.

Dinner:  If you feel weak and things look bleak, it is Jesus you should seek.

Dessert:  “If you hope for happiness in the world, hope for it from God, and not from the world.” - David Brainerd

249

“…more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number.” ~ Acts 5:14

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Breakfast:  Music from our soul should not depend on the audience, but the Conductor.

Lunch:  Running on the treadmill of life and getting nowhere? Be still and rely on God.

Dinner:  Salvation can serve as the cement that solidifies a relationship.

Dessert:  “We are evidently no friends of Satan…The very fact that he assaults us should fill our minds with hope.” - J.C. Ryle

250

“’Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her.’” ~ Hosea 2:14

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Breakfast:  The Giver is a greater gift than any other gift given.

Lunch:  Eyesight may have nothing to do with your vision.

Dinner:  Do not pursue trials, but embrace them as an opportunity to learn what God deems important.

Dessert:  “If you keep thinking about what you want to do or what you hope will happen, you don't do it, and it won't happen.” - Desiderius Erasmus

251

“He will love you and bless you and increase your numbers. He will bless the fruit of your womb, the crops of your land...” ~ Deuteronomy 7:13

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Breakfast:  The various whirlwinds of life don’t carry debris but blessings.

Lunch:  Today's sorrow; beauty tomorrow.

Dinner:  Whether you are to be still, walk, or run, do not quit until the Lord's work is done.

Dessert:  “Enjoy the blessings of this day, if God sends them; and the evils of it bear patiently and sweetly: for this day only is ours, we are dead to yesterday, and we are not yet born to the morrow.” - Jeremy Taylor

252

“They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those people who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads.” ~ Revelation 9:4

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Breakfast:  Glorify “The Most High”.

Lunch:  Your limitation in meeting honorable expectations will be you, not God.

Dinner:  Did you know that Jesus Christ was slain for humanity's stain?

Dessert:  “To become like Christ is the only thing in the world worth caring for, the thing before which every ambition of man is folly, and all lower achievement vain.” - Henry Drummond

253

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” ~ Romans 6:23

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Breakfast:  Dig deep into Scripture to uncover the treasures buried within.

Lunch:  Can you afford not to buy the fact Jesus paid the price for our redemption?

Dinner:  It's our choice to rejoice!

Dessert:  “God promises spectacular blessings to those of you who remain single in Christ, and He gives you an extraordinary calling for your life.” - John Piper

254

“…I want to remind you that the Lord delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe.” ~ Jude 5

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Breakfast:  Secede from business if the only reason you're in business is to succeed.

Lunch:  The gift of gab shouldn't be unwrapped.

Dinner:  A finished puzzle appears significantly different with even just a few pieces missing.

Dessert:  “God's children improve all advantages to advance their grand end; they labour to grow better by blessings and crosses, and to make sanctified use of all things.” - Richard Sibbes

255

“This is what the LORD Almighty says: 'If you will walk in my ways and keep my requirements, then you will govern my house...’” ~ Zechariah 3:7

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Breakfast:  It can manage you; you can manage it; or better yet, you can let God manage it for you.

Lunch:  Run the race with Satan and you’ll win only defeat.

Dinner:  The brilliance of man is immeasurably dull.

Dessert:  “A Christian’s life should be nothing but a visible representation of Christ.” – Thomas Brooks

256

“Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God…” ~ Romans 4:20

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Breakfast:  A Christian’s view: the real world is hidden from sight.

Lunch:  Are you running from home with Satan or seeking a homerun with Christ?

Dinner:  You are my “Sonshine” on a cloudy day.

Dessert:  “I do not want merely to possess faith; I want a faith that possesses me.” – Charles Kingsley

257

“How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.” ~ Psalms 119:9

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Breakfast:  Good work produces good works.

Lunch:  Grant us the wisdom and patience to know Your will should be accepted simply because it is.

Dinner:  It’s not our job to provide the wind, but it is our duty to have the sails ready.

Dessert:  “Confidence in the natural world is self-reliance; in the spiritual world it is God-reliance.” – Oswald Chambers

258

“During the reign of David, there was a famine for three successive years; so David sought the face of the LORD…”     ~ 2 Samuel 21:1

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Breakfast:  One failure doesn't make one a failure.

Lunch:  Some believe differently, but Christians should BE different and not just ACT different.

Dinner:  Consider yourself fortunate if a second chance is all you need.

Dessert:  “Our only business is to love and delight ourselves in God.” – Brother Lawrence

259

“Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed.” ~ John 20:8

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Breakfast:  Distraction can be one of Satan's greatest means for distracting us.

Lunch:  It's worth it to invest in Christ.

Dinner:  Jealousy is like a speedo since it just shouldn't be worn.

Dessert:  “Whatever a man seeks, honors, or exalts more than God, this is the god of idolatry.” – William Ullathorne

260

“Then the Pharisees went out and began to plot with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.” ~ Mark 3:6

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Breakfast:  Regret looks back. A follower of Christ looks up.

Lunch:  Taking flight from temptation is anything but a breeze.

Dinner:  Regardless of your crime, Jesus has done your time.

Dessert:  “The same power that brought Christ back from the dead is operative within those who are Christ’s.” – Leon Morris

261

“’Do not spread false reports. Do not help a wicked man by being a malicious witness.’” ~ Exodus 23:1

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Breakfast:  Talk is cheap, but you may end up paying a high price for it.

Lunch:  The homeless always have a home in Christ.

Dinner:  A frown brings others down; try a smile for awhile.

Dessert:  “Spiritual growth consists most in the growth of the root, which is out of sight.” – Matthew Henry

262

“Great is the LORD in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations.” ~ Psalm 99:2

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Breakfast:  Do you try to appeal to the masses or just One?

Lunch:  The tapestry God weaves cannot be completed by human hands.

Dinner:  A farmer works for pay and isn't expected to give it ALL away.

Dessert:  “All the graces of a Christian spring from the death of self.” – Madame Guyon

263

“But the man of God answered the king, ‘Even if you were to give me half your possessions, I would not go with you…’” ~ 1 Kings 13:8

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Breakfast:  Jesus doesn’t want to make you better; He came to make you new.

Lunch:  Learn to discern.

Dinner:  Before your scars, you were poor.

Dessert:  “When we turn our backs on the poor, we turn them on Jesus Christ.” – Mother Teresa

264

“The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.” ~ Proverbs 10:8

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Breakfast:  Belief creates relief.

Lunch:  Although originally the same material, there's a vast difference between a rock and shifting sand.

Dinner:  Jesus didn't come to appease.

Dessert:  “The Father in heaven loves to fill His children with His Holy Spirit.”- Andrew Murray

265

“’Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, from there I will bring you down,’ declares the LORD.” ~ Obadiah 1:4

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Breakfast:  It's usually called work only if you don’t like it.

Lunch:  Jesus' presence is a present available in the present.

Dinner:  Superhuman and supernatural: coal and diamond.

Dessert:  “Some persons have lived manly or womanly lives, and they lack but one thing - open confession of the Lord Jesus Christ.” - Billy Sunday

266

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists…” ~ Hebrews 11:6

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Breakfast:  Just do what is just.

Lunch:  We have been appointed to be anointed.

Dinner:  You can't get ahead if you spend your time trying to get even.

Dessert:  “The marvel of marvels is not that God, in His infinite love, has not elected all this guilty race to be saved, but that He has elected any.” - B.B. Warfield

267

“…So the temple of the LORD was finished.” ~ 2 Chronicles 8:16

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Breakfast:  You're not any closer to perfection just because you're saved.

Lunch:  Food for thought: Christians can have their cake and eat it, too.

Dinner:  An affliction can be viewed as God's affection.

Dessert:  “We may lay it down as an elemental principle of religion, that no large growth in holiness was ever gained by one who did not take time to be often long alone with God.” - Austin Phelps

268

“…they follow their own evil desires; they boast about themselves and flatter others for their own advantage.” ~ Jude 16

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Breakfast:  It takes a lot of faith to be an atheist.

Lunch:  There is a purpose to God's purpose.

Dinner:  Unfortunately, for many, there is a tendency to make improvement complicated.

Dessert:  “Greatness hath nothing greater than a heart to be willing and a power to be able to do good.” – Thomas Manton

269

“’and observe what the LORD your God requires: Walk in his ways, and keep his decrees and commands…so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go…’” ~ 1 Kings 2:3

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Breakfast:  Use discernment when making decisions since good intent is not always good enough.

Lunch:  When wisdom is your guide, humility will surely accompany you on your journey.

Dinner:  A great church has a foundation made from worship.

Dessert:  “God did not build the church for our safety but to equip us to win at spiritual warfare.” – Bill McCartney

270

“The LORD then said to Noah, ‘Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation.’” ~ Genesis 7:1

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Breakfast:  A consistently lighthearted soul can easily miss a heavy, heartfelt moment.

Lunch:  Do not abide in suicide; stay on this side.

Dinner:  Marriage should be a match made in heaven, literally.

Dessert:  “It is possible that what we see as an inconvenient interruption is a divine appointment.” – John Ortberg

271

“…They found the Philistines in total confusion, striking each other with their swords.” ~ 1 Samuel 14:20

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Breakfast:  Materialism: its depth of satisfaction is shallow.

Lunch:  There is a vast difference between helplessness and hopelessness.

Dinner:  When fear knocks at your door, and you open it with faith, you’ll find nothing there.

Dessert:  “Do not ask ‘what can I do?’ but ‘what can He not do?’” – Corrie ten Boom

272

“Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse.” ~ Proverbs 19:1

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Breakfast:  Your reputation enters the premises before you do.

Lunch:  Is the Word written in chalk or engraved on your heart?

Dinner:  In the end, whether female or male, there will be many who wail.

Dessert:  “A Christian is one who recognizes Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God, as God manifested in the flesh, loving us and dying for our redemption...” - Charles Hodge

273

“He stood, and shook the earth; he looked, and made the nations tremble…His ways are eternal.” ~ Habakkuk 3:6

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Breakfast:  Instinct and wisdom are often at odds with one another.

Lunch:  Don’t use advice as a vice.

Dinner:  It's no small thing: be big enough to realize time is short and eternity long.

Dessert:  “…if I forget that it was He who granted that ray of light to His most unworthy servant, then I know nothing of Calvary love.” - Amy Carmichael

274

“…do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD's anger.” ~ Zephaniah 2:3

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Breakfast:  God promises you blessings within your bout with drought.

Lunch:  Keep fear close, and embrace it, so it won't run wild.

Dinner:  To endure is the cure in defeating defeat.

Dessert:  “He puts Himself within the compass of our highest conception, in order that He may make Himself real to us in His love and sympathy and power.” - A.C. Dixon

275

“And while they were eating, he said, ‘I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me.’” ~ Matthew 26:21

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Breakfast:  We are commanded to be wise stewards of money, especially since “dough” both rises and falls.

Lunch:  When we do the Lord's work, it is always accomplished in His time.

Dinner:  Mountains of solid rock are created from upheaval.

Dessert:  “Mired in a moral and spiritual crisis, America's only hope is a national revival, like God has graciously bestowed in the past.” - Erwin Lutzer

276

“First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.” ~ 2 Peter 3:3

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Breakfast:  Christ arisen; Satan a hissin'.

Lunch:  Seduction of the soul can be as quick as a tsunami and as quiet as a serpent.

Dinner:  A fruitful life requires fertilizer as well as sunshine.

Dessert:  “Seek, as a plain duty, to cultivate a buoyant, joyous sense of the crowded kindnesses of God in your daily life.” - Alexander MacLaren

277

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” ~ 1 Peter 4:8

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Breakfast:  When you "drink from the cup", ensure that it isn't always filled with alcohol.

Lunch:  Today, and every day, there will be some agony along the way.

Dinner:  We often make the mistake of thinking time diminishes sin.

Dessert:  “The life of the individual believer, his personal salvation, and personal Christian graces have their being, bloom, and fruitage in prayer.” - E.M. Bounds

278

“Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, ‘Hosanna! ‘ ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’” ~ Mark 11:9

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Breakfast:  You cannot see the real reality.

Lunch:  Those that seek to insult for short-term relief will receive only heartache and ongoing grief.

Dinner:  If the fire doesn't start with the first strike, it doesn’t mean you’ve “struck out”.

Dessert:  “Let us remember the loving-kindness of the Lord and rehearse His deeds of grace. Let us open the volume of recollection, which is so richly illuminated with memories of His mercy, and we will soon be happy.” - Alistair Begg

279

“God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well…” ~ 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7

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Breakfast:  Real wealth is not built from earthly empires.

Lunch:  Transition is having the will to let go and the faith to move forward.

Dinner:  Mankind should always be “man kind”.

Dessert:  “What the Lord wants is, that you shall go about the business to which He sets you, not asking for an easy post, nor grumbling at a hard one.” - Catherine Booth

280

“he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy...” ~ Titus 3:5

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Breakfast:  The fear of God produces wisdom; the fear of man produces worry.

Lunch:  You may not feel God's presence, but be certain He is with you.

Dinner:  A good heart delivers more than blood.

Dessert:  “One might just as well trust in the ‘good luck’ of a rabbit's foot as to hope for spiritual benefit from a Catholic scapular, medal, crucifix, or relic of an alleged ‘saint.’” – Dave Hunt

281

“Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither…” ~ Psalm 37:1-2

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Breakfast:  The Maker grows the grass; a taker mows the grass.

Lunch:  You can find enjoyment even in the absence of the possessions you don’t possess.

Dinner:  The strength of a palm tree lies in its flexibility.

Dessert:  “By itself, stress won’t destroy our families; but the way we handle it can.” – Sandra Aldrich

282

“King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth.” ~ 2 Chronicles 9:22

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Breakfast:  On your mark, get set, go…in peace.

Lunch:  To be under siege is a great honor, and your growth may depend upon it.

Dinner:  Without the buoyancy of God’s grace, we would sink in an ocean of despair.

Dessert:  “There is no role that is unimportant and no job that is trivial.” – Rory Noland

283

“’... I will judge you according to your conduct and repay you for all your detestable practices.’” ~ Ezekiel 7:3

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Breakfast:  Your wardrobe should include humility; wear it well.

Lunch: A good marriage is more about what is given than what is taken.

Dinner:  Faith changes the definition of "reckless abandon" and "insanity".

Dessert:  “It is not enough to trust God that that which we fear the most will not happen.” – Beth Moore

284

“’I will shake all nations, and the desired of all nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory,' says the LORD Almighty.” ~ Haggai 2:7

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Breakfast:  Do not degrade your standards to appease those around you.

Lunch:  Do not evaluate the seasons of your life based on only one day.

Dinner:  Meet your Lord, beat the dark prince, and defeat your demons. Oh, and don’t retreat.

Dessert:  “We must not be afraid to minister to one another. Even if the sheep in need is the one in the lead.” – Jan Winebrenner and Debra Frazier

285

“But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope.” ~ Galatians 5:5

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Breakfast:  Always taking the path of least resistance will lead to a trail with the most anguish.

Lunch:  A trial is nothing more than a note in a musical composition and should be played through to its conclusion.

Dinner:  Most of the greatest individuals in the Bible never performed a miracle.

Dessert:  “The music industry knows your kids. Get to know your kids by getting to know their music.” – Walt Mueller

286

“…righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe…” ~ Romans 3:22

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Breakfast:  Did you know our Lord provides relief, respite, and rescue?

Lunch:  The wise will walk with Christ to renew their souls.

Dinner:  Kin can try your patience within.

Dessert:  “You do the beholding--He does the transforming. There is no short-cut to holiness.” - Alan Redpath

287

“…I will put an end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless.” ~ Isaiah 13:11

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Breakfast:  Learn to say “no” as easily as you say “yes”.

Lunch:  Since He has never failed you in the past, shouldn’t you trust Him to the last?

Dinner:  Tune in to the Word to be in-tune with God.

Dessert:  “Our faith itself, though it be the bond of our union with Christ through which we receive all His blessings, is not our saviour. We have but one Saviour; and that one Saviour is Jesus Christ our Lord.” - B.B. Warfield

288

“’…As a shepherd wraps his garment around him, so will he wrap Egypt around himself and depart from there unscathed.’” ~ Jeremiah 43:12

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Breakfast:  A life of leisure hardly develops faith.

Lunch:  Nothing is so often irretrievably missed as an opportunity.

Dinner:  Relief from grief is found in belief.

Dessert:  “Many favors which God gives us ravel out for want of hemming through our unthankfulness; for though prayer purchases blessings, giving praise keeps the quiet possession of them.” - Thomas Fuller

289

“Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless...” ~ Ecclesiastes 2:11

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Breakfast:  Remember this, and you'll go far: what you do is meaningless compared to what you are.

Lunch:  Release your sin to find the peace within.

Dinner:  Those who defy God will eventually cry out for God.

Dessert:  “By a matchless parable our Lord there taught us that all believers are branches of the Living Vine, and that, apart from Him we are nothing and can do nothing because we have in us no life.” - A.T. Pierson

290

“The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him…” ~ Nahum 1:7

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Breakfast:  A pessimist will never be a good leader.

Lunch:  How you drive can determine when and where you arrive.

Dinner:  Your growth may be the greatest in the shadow of the Son.

Dessert:  “Return to the battle again, no longer trusting in the false and insufficient human resources which so foolishly we had taken into the battle, but now trusting in the limitless resources of our risen Lord.” -  Alan Redpath

291

“Do not plant two kinds of seed in your vineyard; if you do, not only the crops you plant but also the fruit of the vineyard will be defiled.” ~ Deuteronomy 22:9

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Breakfast:  Truth is like an archeologist…they both dig through the dirt.

Lunch:  Choosing a comfortable way to live is like a sieve and can destroy even the strongest faith.

Dinner:  Christ is our only solution to absolution.

Dessert:  “When are Christian folks going to remember that every time you call yourself a Christian, you invoke the name of God, and that if you then walk a walk that does not reflect the presence of Christ in your life…you are taking the name of the Lord your God in vain?” - Alan Keyes

292

“and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger...” ~ Luke 2:7

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Breakfast:  Be wary lending advice you yourself should be taking.

Lunch:  Look out for “number one” by looking up to Number One.

Dinner:  God's speed when in need.

Dessert:  “Prayer means lovingly contemplating the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, allowing our hearts to be enkindled to praise and adore the love and omnipotence of the most blessed Trinity.” - Basilea Schlink

293

“The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head…” ~ John 19:2

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Breakfast:  The Holy Spirit will let you know when to say no.

Lunch:  A blade of grass has no backbone and will be directed simply by a change in the wind.

Dinner:  Will you let the currents of today's circumstances decide your place of rest tomorrow?

Dessert:  “We see his smile of love even when others see nothing but the black hand of Death smiting our best beloved.” - Charles Spurgeon

294

“…They refused to give up their evil practices and stubborn ways.” ~ Judges 2:19

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Breakfast:  He is my best friend.

Lunch:  You have been given a pass no matter your past.

Dinner:  Pick your friends carefully, and surround yourself with human angels as well.

Dessert:  “Prayer is an all-efficient panoply, a treasure undiminished, a mine which is never exhausted, a sky unobscured by clouds, a heaven unruffled by the storm.” - John Chrysostom

295

“…Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom…?” ~ James 2:5

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Breakfast:  Pedigree shouldn't matter to you and me.

Lunch:  Don’t let the cloud of adversity become an impregnable wall.

Dinner:  This should come as no surprise: God's greatest allies were often the very least in mankind’s eyes.

Dessert:  “The very thing we dread and are tempted to resist is actually the means to God's greatest blessings in our lives.” - Nancy Leigh DeMoss

296

“Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?” ~ Acts 26:8

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Breakfast:  Those that doubt will be cast about and eventually spit out.

Lunch:  We will all experience the effects of sin either now or in the future.

Dinner:  Man is sinful beyond all cure…that’s for sure.

Dessert:  “Faith looks at… the blessings that are far off close to our eye, and multiplies God's mercies, which, in the distance, lost their greatness.” - Joseph Hall

297

“I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True...” ~ Revelation 19:11

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Breakfast:  The best leaders will follow Christ.

Lunch:  Food for thought: trials are often the food of faith and blessings the dessert.

Dinner:  You must first suffer if you are to be of benefit to others.

Dessert:  “The process of biblical change…begins when you repent of your sin and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.” - John C. Broger

298

“’You shall have no other gods before me.’” ~ Deuteronomy 5:7

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Breakfast:  Discard anxiety as you would any liquid, so it can't be picked up again.

Lunch:  Adultery is a weapon of mass destruction.

Dinner:  Once we are released, the dark prison of this world will give way to the glorious expanse of the Son.

Dessert:  “God is looking for men and women who will never be content with mere experiences and blessings, but who will take up the cross daily…” - Zac Poonen

299

“Before them the earth shakes, the sky trembles, the sun and moon are darkened, and the stars no longer shine.” ~ Joel 2:10

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Breakfast:  Temptation appears abruptly but sin seldom does.

Lunch:  The cost we pay for the privilege of helping others should be paid at all cost.

Dinner:  When you draw a line in the sand, guard against letting the waves of public opinion erase it.

Dessert:  “If professing Christians are unfaithful to the authority of their Lord in their capacity as citizens of the State, they cannot expect to be blessed by the indwelling of the Holy Ghost in their capacity as members of the Church.” - A.A. Hodge

300

“You should not look down on your brother in the day of his misfortune…nor boast so much in the day of their trouble.” ~ Obadiah 1:12

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Breakfast:  Develop the knack to fight back under Satan's attack.

Lunch:  Don’t lie down and die; stare despair in the eye.

Dinner:  The Word of God is at the heart of any authentic testimony.

Dessert:  “Such was God's original love for man that He was willing to stoop to any sacrifice to save him; and the gift of a Saviour was the mere expression of that love.” - Albert Barnes

301

“But the LORD is with me like a mighty warrior; so my persecutors will stumble and not prevail…” ~ Jeremiah 20:11

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Breakfast:  Trials should be nothing more than speed bumps on the road to eternity.

Lunch:  We should humbly accept that we have moments of arrogance.

Dinner:  Human wisdom is an oxymoron.

Dessert:  “Religion finds the love of happiness and the principles of duty separated in us; and its mission—its masterpiece is, to reunite them.” - Alexandre Vinet

302

“’I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh.’” ~ Ezekiel 11:19

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Breakfast:  Faith ignores common sense.

Lunch:  Don’t be so impatient that you pick the fruit before it has had a chance to ripen.

Dinner:  Of course, you know, the course you take today will determine your course tomorrow.

Dessert:  “And then, what is grace? Grace is love. But grace is not love simply, and purely, and alone. Grace and love are, in their innermost essence, one and the same thing.” - Alexander Whyte

303

“Now when the LORD spoke to Moses in Egypt, he said to him, ‘I am the LORD. Tell Pharaoh king of Egypt everything I tell you.’” ~Exodus 6:28-29

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Breakfast:  When confused, rest, and let God clear the way.

Lunch:  Temper your temper.

Dinner:  Ultimately, there is only One master.

Dessert:  “How comforting it is, in view of that inevitable scrutiny of our poor works, to learn that in His patient love He is so leading us and working in us now that He can then find something in it all for which to praise us.” - C.I. Scofield

304

“Sun and moon stood still in the heavens at the glint of your flying arrows, at the lightning of your flashing spear.” ~ Habakkuk 3:11

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Breakfast:  We often act contrary to our faith because faith often requires us to act contrary to our surroundings.

Lunch:  You can't do life alone, and God didn't intend you to.

Dinner:  Don’t fall in love with the AMENities of life. Can we get an AMEN to that?!

Dessert:  “Love is the only fire that is hot enough to melt the iron obstinacy of a creature's will.” - Alexander MacLaren

305

“…But God has seen my hardship and the toil of my hands...” ~ Genesis 31:42

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Breakfast:  Your tears are diamonds to the Lord.

Lunch:  It isn't who you are, or who you think you are, but whose you are.

Dinner:  The tomb spells doom for the unbeliever.

Dessert:  “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” - Albert Schweitzer

306

“You gave me life and showed me kindness, and in your providence watched over my spirit.” ~ Job 10:12

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Breakfast:  God often uses those imprisoned to break out of this world’s confines.

Lunch:  Don’t hate; just celebrate.

Dinner:  God wants you for His own, but make no mistake it is a no-excuse zone.

Dessert:  “If I had not felt certain that every additional trial was ordered by infinite love and mercy, I could not have survived my accumulated sufferings.” - Adoniram Judson

307

“’... If you can find but one person who deals honestly and seeks the truth, I will forgive this city.’” ~ Jeremiah 5:1

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Breakfast:  Our Lord loathes pride; it's time to leave the "dark side".

Lunch:  See if you get the gist: are you content to reside in the valley's mist?

Dinner:  The Holy Ghost will increase your Spirit.

Dessert:  “The tears of Christ are the pity of God. The gentleness of Jesus is the long-suffering of God.” - Alexander MacLaren

308

“I trained them and strengthened them, but they plot evil against me.” ~ Hosea 7:15

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Breakfast:  There is no waiver if you waver; there are always consequences.

Lunch:  Unity can be found in both tyranny and liberty.

Dinner:  Kicking a hornet’s nest will produce no honey.

Dessert:  “A blessed thing it is for any man or woman to have a friend, one human soul whom we can trust utterly, who knows the best and worst of us, and who loves us in spite of all our faults.” - Charles Kingsley

309

“’…The LORD your God will give it into your hand.’” ~ Joshua 8:7

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Breakfast:  If called upon to “rule the roost”, do so without rue as your rule.

Lunch:  His feet traveled through death, which was quite a feat, so we could avoid defeat.

Dinner:  Guilt is a brutal dictator.

Dessert:  “When the time comes for you to die, you need not be afraid, because death cannot separate you from God's love.” - Charles Spurgeon

310

“So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed.” ~ Mark 5:20

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Breakfast:  One's best work is often accomplished under duress and torment.

Lunch:  The steps to understanding Christianity will require a leap of faith.

Dinner:  Pack your bags with a lot of patience when taking the journey in search of an open door.

Dessert:  “The Scriptures teach that the happiness or blessedness of believers in a future life will be greater or less in proportion to the service of Christ in this life.” - Charles Hodge

311

“Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, even though they are strangers to you.” ~ 3 John 5

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Breakfast:  Food for thought: resentment simmers initially but will boil over eventually.

Lunch:  It is often the endurance of one believer that produces a multitude.

Dinner:  Loving sin is worse than committing it.

Dessert:  “One of the problems we face in today's church is that men are not often sustained by authentic friendships. This is especially deadly for pastors.” - Albert Mohler

312

“…man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment…” ~ Hebrews 9:27

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Breakfast:  Those in need don’t often see the need, agreed?

Lunch:  Although our Lord freely lends us tools, it's up to us to use them wisely and with discernment.

Dinner:  Too many words uttered will often seem cluttered.

Dessert:  “Truth hates sin.” – Randy Alcorn

313

“Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness; turn your ear to me and save me.” ~ Psalm 71:2

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Breakfast:  A life based on short-term gain will leave a long-term stain.

Lunch:  Is a "necessary evil" ever really necessary?

Dinner:  Our faithfulness is measured by the moment; God's faithfulness cannot be measured.

Dessert:  “Only Christ’s resurrection power can satisfy our empty hearts.” – Michael Youssef

314

“The mountains quake before him and the hills melt away. The earth trembles at his presence...” ~ Nahum 1:5

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Breakfast:  The devil may be in the details, but you won't find him in heaven.

Lunch:  There are some flowers that bloom only in the darkest of hours.

Dinner:  We would fare well to consider others’ welfare.

Dessert:  “As surely as God awakened Jesus so surely will He awaken us.” – Paul Wernle

315

“He broke down their strongholds and devastated their towns...” ~ Ezekiel 19:7

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Breakfast:  Heaven and earth are connected through faithful prayer.

Lunch:  Our Lord will see to it that we are seasoned before we have our season to bloom.

Dinner:  We are born, led, and inspired by the Spirit, but not controlled by the Spirit.

Dessert:  “By revisiting the evidence of our journeys, we remind ourselves that we are more than what we are at any one moment.” – Nancy Nordenson

316

“But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine...” ~ Daniel 1:8

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Breakfast:  Humans were made with only one heart; do you have a heart for the One?

Lunch:  Worry is a crack in the dam.

Dinner:  One can often be defined by how they define others.

Dessert:  “None can hate [sin] but those that love the law of God; for all hatred comes from love.” - Abraham Wright

317

“But who is able to build a temple for him, since the heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain him?...” ~ 2 Chronicles 2:6

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Breakfast:  A state of apostasy is as much a state of heart as it is a state of mind.

Lunch:  Demons demean.

Dinner:  It may be a great time to read the Word when prone to wander from the herd.

Dessert:  “Don’t throw any mud at the plan of salvation until you try it and find out that it won’t work.” – Billy Sunday

318

“Although our sins testify against us, O LORD, do something for the sake of your name...” ~ Jeremiah 14:7

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Breakfast:  Our highest priority should be to make God our highest priority.

Lunch:  The future significance of our present trials can only be imagined.

Dinner:  We find peace and rest in Your holiness.

Dessert:  “The blessedness and the blessing of God’s Word is only to be known by doing it.” – Andrew Murray

319

“You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.” ~ Psalm 45:2

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Breakfast:  Just because a road is less traveled doesn't mean it isn't the most important one.

Lunch:  Our Lord expects us to conduct business with Him through prayer.

Dinner:  There is many a heathen still a breathin'.

Dessert:  “God loves us too much to leave us the way we are.” – Jonathan and Jennifer Campbell

320

“’Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace.’” ~ Luke 2:29

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Breakfast:  There will be years of tears before serenity appears.

Lunch:  Our attempts to minimize the expanse of God’s edicts are at our expense.

Dinner:  God promises a promised land.

Dessert:  “Natural laws were created by Christ and they alter at His bidding.” – John Piper

321

“See, I have refined you, though not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.” ~ Isaiah 48:10

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Breakfast:  We implore you to explore each open door.

Lunch:  Wisdom relies on prayer; folly relies on wishes.

Dinner:  Guilt can lead to grace if allowed.

Dessert:  “Only he who believes is obedient. Only he who is obedient believes.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

322

“’See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.’” ~ Exodus 23:20

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Breakfast:  Does the current of the river always dictate your current course?

Lunch:  It is the wounds of crucifixion that provide the healing of coronation.

Dinner:  Our Father loves to fulfill His promise and fill you full of the Holy Spirit.

Dessert:  “God only looks at your future because He’s canceled out your past.” – Karon Phillips Goodman

323

“’…so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ…’”~ Colossians 2:2

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Breakfast:  Standing still can require more strength and endurance than running.

Lunch:  Are you standing out as a Christian because your obedience is outstanding?

Dinner:  Have you ever noticed how critics seem particularly sensitive to criticism?

Dessert:  “An infinite God can give all of Himself to each of His children.” - A.W. Tozer

324

“The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.”~ 1 Timothy 1:5

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Breakfast:  Hark! Refuge is now so much more than an ark.

Lunch:  He is risen; do you know what you're missin'?

Dinner:  Be a servant, and master the skill of leadership.

Dessert:  “To let God be God, of course, means climbing down from my own executive chair of control.” – Philip Yancey

325

“…he was given authority over every tribe, people, language and nation.” ~ Revelation 13:7

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Breakfast:  The roar of silence can be deafening.

Lunch:  While you complain of the rain, the grass could be turning green.

Dinner:  The road to Truth is not traveled by foot.

Dessert:  “If we come to God in ourselves, what are we but as criminals before a judge, stubble before fire?” – Stephen Charnock

326

“Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.” ~ Psalm 86:11

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Breakfast:  Those who are saved will enjoy a front row seat in heaven, paid courtesy of Jesus Christ.

Lunch:  The heat of a Christian’s battle can forge “nerves of steel”.

Dinner:  Don’t “cut yourself short” by cutting yourself.

Dessert:  “A man may lose the good things of this life against his will; but if he loses the eternal blessings, he does so with his own consent.” – Augustine

327

“It was not with our fathers that the LORD made this covenant, but with us, with all of us who are alive here today.” ~ Deuteronomy 5:3

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Breakfast:  When God works, it works.

Lunch:  Without change, we are destined to become what we are today.

Dinner:  An unsound heart will not service the Body of Christ properly.

Dessert:  “…let us give our time, our strength, our money, our days to the mission distinctively committed to the Church, namely, to make the Lord Jesus Christ known ‘to every creature!’” - C.I. Scofield

328

“When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he had compassion and did not bring upon them the destruction he had threatened.”~ Jonah 3:10

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Breakfast:  Something to ponder: do you ever wonder why God's whisper can sound like thunder?

Lunch:  The poison of unrealistic expectations can kill a relationship.

Dinner:  Intelligence won’t get you to heaven no matter what you think.

Dessert:  “A blessed spirit is a mold ever more and more patient of the bright metal poured into it...” - C.S. Lewis

329

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven…” ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1

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Breakfast:  Truth will stand the test of time.

Lunch:  Turmoil provides the soil for the seeds of character to grow.

Dinner:  Hey, it is our mission not to let politics sway, or get in the way, of our mission.

Dessert:  “I will offer to Him both my tears and my exultation. Nothing we offer to Him will be lost.” – Jonathan Edwards

330

“That is why it was called Babel--because there the LORD confused the language of the whole world…” ~ Genesis 11:9

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Breakfast:  Don’t demean; it’s mean. Do you get the meaning?

Lunch:  Don’t look for peace; ask for it.

Dinner:  It is pleasing to plead to the Prince of Peace with perseverance through petition.

Dessert:  “The Spirit of God first imparts love; he next inspires hope, and then gives liberty; and that is about the last thing we have in many of our churches.” - D.L. Moody

331

“Remove the dross from the silver, and out comes material for the silversmith…” ~ Proverbs 25:4

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Breakfast:  Today's questions may surround your sorrow; be patient, and find your answers tomorrow.

Lunch:  If the world is a classroom, be one of its best teachers.

Dinner:  Our timing is seldom God's timing. Be patient, and wait for the Lord.

Dessert:  “Temptation may be an invitation to hell, but much more it is an opportunity to reach heaven.” - Charles H. Brent

332

“…rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance…” ~ Romans 5:3

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Breakfast:  The Lord is committed to His children, regardless.

Lunch:  Untilled soil is useless until it is tilled.

Dinner:  God gives us the ability to climb mountains, but it is our obedience that will keep us there.

Dessert:  “Those who do not hope cannot wait; but if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.” - Charles Spurgeon

333

“…we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” ~ Hebrews 10:10

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Breakfast:  A lot of religions are based on fear.

Lunch:  Food for thought: the taste of revenge will be hard to swallow.

Dinner:  The Bible indicates that man is by nature lost in this world, and experience confirms it.

Dessert:  “You can see God from anywhere if your mind is set to love and obey Him.” - A.W. Tozer

334

“Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place…” ~ Ephesians 5:4

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Breakfast:  The calm before the storm can continue throughout the storm.

Lunch:  If you stray you will lose more than your direction.

Dinner:  We are to persuade those to Christianity, not impose our will upon them.

Dessert:  “The Christian good news is not simply a declaration that God has said something. It also affirms that God has done something.” – John Stott

335

“If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.” ~ James 1:26

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Breakfast:  When in a hurricane of uncertainty, seek the calming eye of the Lord.

Lunch:  God's timing is flawless and impeccable. In other words, it's perfect.

Dinner:  No one who has ever accepted salvation dies.

Dessert:  “Never say there is nothing beautiful in the world anymore. There is always something to make you wonder in the shape of a tree, the trembling of a leaf.” - Albert Schweitzer

336

“But Jesus called the children to him and said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.’” ~ Luke 18:16

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Breakfast:  Just a reminder: be IN this world but not OF this world.

Lunch:  Satan often uses your eyes to instill his lies.

Dinner:  Committing an act at someone's expense will cost you.

Dessert:  “To have a pure heart, we must submit all thoughts to the authority of Christ.” – Max Lucado

337

“Would it turn out well if he examined you? Could you deceive him as you might deceive men?” ~ Job 13:9

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Breakfast:  By rejecting the light of the Son, we encounter the prince of darkness.

Lunch:  Change can be worth a lot.

Dinner:  Though you have traveled east to west, there are times when rest is best.

Dessert:  “He only that stills the stormy seas, can quiet the distressed and tempestuous soul.” – John Flavel

338

“The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan...” ~ Joshua 3:17

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Breakfast:  Picture this: those without Christ are like picture frames without the picture.

Lunch:  Sometimes it really is as simple as asking the right question, right?

Dinner:  “To be or not to be” is a decision better left to God.

Dessert:  “If you love your 'Truths' more than you love people, then you are an out-and-out Pharisee. Nothing less.” - Andrew Strom

339

“From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.” ~ Psalm 8:2

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Breakfast:  We can attempt to justify sin, but God always knows when sin has been committed.

Lunch:  One strong believer can alter this world.

Dinner:  Like a snowflake, your life in this world is unique and lasts about as long.

Dessert:  “At best we are but clay, animated dust; but viewed as sinners, we are monsters indeed.” - Alistair Begg

340

“You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:5

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Breakfast:  It's a good bet: what you allow is what you get.

Lunch:  Hot air from Satan doesn't rise and will bring you down.

Dinner:  Human rebellion creates a HELLion.

Dessert:  ”If we do not use the blessings which we have received from God for His Glory, we are in danger of losing them forever.” -  Sadhu Sundar Singh

341

“He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and…that he must be killed and after three days rise again.” ~ Mark 8:31

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Breakfast:  A life without the “Spirit” doesn't have a “Ghost” of a chance.

Lunch:  Do you realize this world is not as God originally intended?

Dinner:  Man has defined sin in a variety of ways. Our Lord has one definition of sin.

Dessert:  “Our Lord told His disciples that love and obedience were organically united. The final test of love is obedience.” - A.W. Tozer

342

“The LORD has done what he planned; he has fulfilled his word, which he decreed long ago…” ~ Lamentations 2:17

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Breakfast:  The lame often run with the heaviest load.

Lunch:  Trust implies more than belief.

Dinner:  Do you know how fortunate we are that God gives us more than we thank Him for?

Dessert:  “Satan is ever seeking to inject that poison into our hearts to distrust God's goodness - especially in connection with his commandments. That is what really lies behind all evil, lusting and disobedience.” - A.W. Pink

343

“Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river…Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.” ~ Ezekiel 47:12

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Breakfast:  Do you make the mistake of assuming someone's wealth makes them successful?

Lunch:  Christian influence can make a house a home.

Dinner:  Religious freedom is the cornerstone of the constitution.

Dessert:  “There are three requisites to the proper enjoyment of earthly blessings: a thankful reflection on the goodness of the giver; a deep sense of our own unworthiness; and a recollection of the uncertainty of our long possessing them.” - Hannah More

344

“’Men open their mouths to jeer at me; they strike my cheek in scorn and unite together against me.’” ~ Job 16:10

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Breakfast:  The question of salvation is a matter of life or death.

Lunch:  Worry will prove as effective as using a paddle to move an ocean liner.

Dinner:  It is sin Adam and Eve chose to receive.

Dessert:  “Many a barren church owes its present sad estate to its inconsistent behaviour, and many a barren Christian has come into this mournful condition…” - Albert Barnes

345

“He spoke kindly to him and gave him a seat of honor higher than those of the other kings who were with him in Babylon.” ~ 2 Kings 25:28

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Breakfast:  Satan will adorn with scorn.

Lunch:  The practice of memorizing Scripture takes practice.

Dinner:  Without trials, there can be no forward progress in your walk with the Lord.

Dessert:  “Jesus is moved to happiness every time He sees that you appreciate what He has done for you. Grip His pierced hand and say to Him, ‘I thank Thee, Saviour, because Thou has died for me.’" - Ole Hallesby

346

“…You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God.” ~ James 4:2

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Breakfast:  Start to trust His heart. Let your faith flow even when “the brook dries up”.

Lunch:  Present the Word of God in a way that demands both attention and a decision.

Dinner:  Monuments built by human hands last but a moment.

Dessert:  “An intense desire to be cleansed from every sin lies at the root of fitness for true service.” – Andrew Murray

347

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” ~ 3 John 4

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Breakfast:  You can be extremely rich and very poor simultaneously.

Lunch:  Your failure to act will have no impact on God's plan.

Dinner:  It is better to be a bridge than an island.

Dessert:  “God wants to see prayers that are filled with genuine praise and thanksgiving for what He has done in the past.” - Michael Youssef

348

“…the storm of the LORD will burst out in wrath, a whirlwind swirling down on the heads of the wicked.” ~ Jeremiah 23:19

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Breakfast:  If you are hot-blooded, you will receive a cold reception.

Lunch:  Psalms calms.

Dinner:  Satan first instills doubt and then denial. This describes an atheist, doesn't it?

Dessert:  “The greatest proof of Jesus’ uniqueness is His physical resurrection.” – Alex McFarland

349

“By day you led them with a pillar of cloud, and by night with a pillar of fire...” ~ Nehemiah 9:12

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Breakfast:  The perfect God ensures perfection from our imperfections.

Lunch:  We are born to be reborn.

Dinner:  God has His own special reason for allowing Satan a conquest in the season.

Dessert:  “The only thing that tarnishes us is our own sin, and we are one simple prayer of repentance away from purity at all times.” – Beth Moore

350

“When you are encamped against your enemies, keep away from everything impure.” ~ Deuteronomy 23:9

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Breakfast:  Food for thought: bring something to the table if you're going to serve.

Lunch:  Do you want guidance or a Guide as a Christian?

Dinner:  One small step of faith is a giant leap closer to God.

Dessert:  “When men bring up a topic for conversation, they actually intend to talk about that topic.” – Bill and Pam Farrel

351

“’You have planted much, but have harvested little…’” ~ Haggai 1:6

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Breakfast:  Find the strength to burden yourself with the weight of your neighbor.

Lunch:  From jail, whips, lashes, and rods, Paul always denounced the other false Gods.

Dinner:  Glory be: victory is a certainty.

Dessert:  “The present benefit of spiritual discipline is a fulfilled, God-blessed, fruitful, and useful life.” - John MacArthur

352

“’Keep all my decrees and laws and follow them, so that the land where I am bringing you to live may not vomit you out.’” ~ Leviticus 20:22

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Breakfast:  Once you let the light of the Son into your heart, the glitter of this world seems dim.

Lunch:  One but never alone.

Dinner:  Sorrow can yield great harvests; despair will destroy the crops.

Dessert:  “The entire Christian life is lived under the reign of God's grace.” - Jerry Bridges

353

“’I the LORD do not change…’” ~ Malachi 3:6

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Breakfast:  Devil: debase, degrade, decadent, debauch, deprave, despoil, desecrate, damage, defile, and dishonor.

Lunch:  Jesus' sacrifice does suffice.

Dinner:  “The best things in life are free” is true only because Christ paid the price for you.

Dessert:  “We have all been encouraged to feel in the guardianship and guidance of that Almighty Being whose power regulates the destiny of nations…” – Assorted Authors

354

“Let your gentleness be evident to all...” ~ Philippians 4:5

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Breakfast:  Trust isn't convenient, and it certainly isn't easy.

Lunch:  Will you become strong enough to see God's will in everything?

Dinner:  If you intentionally create drama, you will experience ongoing, self-induced trauma.

Dessert:  “The Christmas message is that there is hope for a ruined humanity--hope of pardon, hope of peace with God, hope of glory…” - J.I. Packer

355

“Achan replied, ‘It is true! I have sinned against the LORD…’” ~ Joshua 7:20

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Breakfast:  If you wear a disguise, it will wear on you.

Lunch:  Obscene is too often seen.

Dinner:  Food for thought: when envy is consumed, it breeds an evil hunger.

Dessert:  “Whatever people hope for in the future, that is what they worship, and whatever people worship, that is what they inevitably serve.” - Daniel Fuller

356

“…he went to her, and the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.” ~ Ruth 4:13

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Breakfast:  Enforcing legitimate boundaries requires character and stamina.

Lunch:  Become a steadfast believer, and beat the great deceiver.

Dinner:  Error free; Biblical inerrancy.

Dessert:  “Many things are possible for the person who has hope. Even more is possible for the person who has faith. And still more is possible for the person who knows how to love. But everything is possible for the person who practices all three virtues.” - Brother Lawrence

357

“For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving…” ~ 1 Timothy 4:4

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Breakfast:  A lack of faith can beget regret.

Lunch:  Do you doubt prayer can lead to faith?

Dinner:  Self-pity isn’t pretty.

Dessert:  “Our god is the thing, or person, which we think most precious, for whom we would make the greatest sacrifice, and who moves our heart with the warmest love.” - Alan Redpath

358

“Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.” ~ Acts 8:4

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Breakfast:  Friends and faith can be similar since both are tested during times of turmoil.

Lunch:  You don't need eyes to see God.

Dinner:  When at the end of your rope: hope.

Dessert:  “We can do nothing, we say sometimes, we can only pray.” - A.J. Gossip

359

“Does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you because you observe the law, or because you believe what you heard?” ~ Galatians 3:5

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Breakfast:  Got God? Regardless, try serving the “milk of human kindness”.

Lunch:  Better to be intense than tense.

Dinner:  Shout from the altar without falter.

Dessert:  “As long as your sin breaks your heart, as long as your disobedience makes you lie awake nights and wet your pillow in tears there is hope for you.” - Clovis G. Chappell

360

“So he went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, as the man of God had told him, and his flesh was restored…” ~ 2 Kings 5:14

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Breakfast:  Selfishness is not necessarily impatience, but impatience is always selfish.

Lunch:  If sin is the root of all evil, then evil is a weed.

Dinner:  Food for thought: the righteous will not go hungry and continually thirst for justice.

Dessert:  “Christians…let us give our time, our strength, our money, our days to the mission distinctively committed to the Church, namely, to make the Lord Jesus Christ known ‘to every creature!” - C.I. Scofield

361

“Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weakling say, ‘I am strong!’” ~ Joel 3:10

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Breakfast:  Is there any doubt as to whether even the disciples doubted?

Lunch:  Do you find life puzzling? Let God put the pieces of your life together.

Dinner:  Christians can have as many scars as there are stars.

Dessert:  “The restless, high-pressure hurry in which men live endangers the very foundations of personal religion.” – J. C. Ryle

362

“When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to men.” ~ Matthew 9:8

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Breakfast:  Christ's resurrection ensured:  "I Am" forever.

Lunch:  It is wrong to expect the right to have God bless us when doing wrong.

Dinner:  Supposition, assumption, and even presumption, can lead one to salvation.

Dessert:  ”Expedient and right are different things.” – Thomas Paine

363

“We live by faith, not by sight.” ~ 2 Corinthians 5:7

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Breakfast:  Truth is true, even if no one believes it.

Lunch:  Don’t wane or refrain from the pain; it is not in vain.

Dinner:  Each soul is distinct and shouldn’t operate on instinct.

Dessert:  “There is not a desire that arises in thy soul, but the Lord takes notice of it.”   – Thomas Brooks

364

“’my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will utter no deceit.’” ~ Job 27:4

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Breakfast:  Don’t wear despair; it won’t suit you.

Lunch:  It is no accident that worry can be as crippling as a "hit and run" incident; it can be debilitating.

Dinner:  The effort it takes to relax can be hard work.

Dessert:  ”Leaders do more than lead people; they cultivate other leaders.” – Glenn Daman

365

“In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity…” ~ Titus 2:7

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Breakfast:  Do you make the mistake of viewing God as lenient rather than merciful?

Lunch:  Christ honors faith, and faith honors Christ.

Dinner:  Some of life's greatest gifts are valuable, yet free.

Dessert:  “Prayer isn’t getting your way in heaven; it’s getting God’s way on earth.” – Greg Laurie

366

“…They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent.” ~ Daniel 6:4

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Breakfast:  Your will to win is meaningless unless it is God's will to win.

Lunch:  Timid faith is an oxymoron.

Dinner:  Do you just agree with the Gospel or actually believe it?

Dessert:  ”A life that selflessly and sacrificially serves the least is a worthy goal worth pursuing.” – Leslie Ludy

This is where these words end for thee. However, God’s Word is for all eternity:

“I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever!...” ~ Revelation 1:18