"For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, 

And do not return there,

But water the earth,

And make it bring forth and bud,

That it may give seed to the sower

And bread to the eater,

So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;

It shall not return to Me void,

But it shall accomplish what I please,

And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it."

Isaiah 55:10-11 NKJV

And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!"  So God granted him what he requested.  1 Chronicles 4:10 NKJV

"Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another, not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving The Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. " Romans 12:9-13 NKJV

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"Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them.  Of how much more value are you than the birds?  And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?  If you then are not able to do the least, why are you anxious for the rest?  Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these."  Luke 12:24-27 NKJV

God saved you by his grace when you believed.  And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God.  Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.  For we are God's masterpiece.  He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.  Ephesians 2:8-10 NLT

"Love is patient, love is kind.  It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.  It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perserveres.  Love never fails..."  1 Corinthians 13:4-8 NIV

Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen.  And they said among themselves, "Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?"  But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away - for it was very large.  And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed.

But he said to them, "Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified.  He is risen!  He is not here.  See the place where they laid Him.  Mark 16:2-6 NKJV

He is Risen Original Painting by Linda Fehlen Gallery

Have a blessed Easter - Resurrection Sunday!

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"The Lord bless you and keep you;

The Lord make His face shine upon you,

And be gracious to you;

The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,

And give you peace."

Numbers 6:24-26 (NKJV)

Baby Blessing by Abiding Word Creations

Have a blessed Sunday!

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When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went out to meet them.  Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim; so David inquired of God: "Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands?"

The Lord answered him, "Go, I will deliver them into your hands"

So David and his men went up to Baal Perazim, and there he defeated them.  He said, "As waters break out, God has broken out my enemies by my hand." So that place was called Baal Perazim.  1 Chronicles 14:8-11 NIV

Printable Love Photography by New Creationz

Have a blessed Sunday!

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How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God!  How great is the sum of them!  If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; When Awake, I am still with You.  Psalm 139:17-18 (NJKJV)

Beauty of Main-8x10 Art Print by Simply Seeking Photos

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"As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God."  Psalm 42:1 NLT

Have a blessed Sunday!

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Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty.  Everything in the heavens and on the earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things.  1 Chronicles 29:11 NLT

"A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed."  Proverbs 11:25 (NIV)

Scripture Art - Tree of Proverbs by KWhitesel Creations

Have a blessed Sunday!

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"Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins?  And not one of them is forgotten before God.  But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.  Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows."  Luke 12:6-7 (NKJV)