"I have eyes for you."

"I can do all things through him who strengthens
 me." Philippians 4:13

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Pray then like this: "Our Father in heaven,
hallowed by your name." Matthew 6:9

"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive
 mercy." Matthew 5:7

"The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also
reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also
reap bountifully." 2 Corinthians 9:6

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who
gives generously to all without reproach, and it will
be given him." James 1:5

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The Vamp-pire...

"My son, if sinners entice you,
Do not consent." (Proverbs 1:10)

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"Now Samson went to Gaza and
saw a harlot there, and..." (Judges 16:1)

"But each one is tempted when
 he is carried away and enticed
 by his own lust." (James 1:14)

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The Choir In Wine

"Is any among you afflicted? Let him pray. Is any merry?
 Let him sing psalms" James 5:13

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"When the morning stars sang together, and all
the sons of God shouted for joy?" Job 38:7

"Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands." Psalms 100:1

"Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song,
and his praise in the congregation of saints." Psalms 149:1

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Remaining Faithful

"So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right,
and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you."
 1 Peter 4:19 and "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals..."
 Revelation 5:9

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"For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God
 you may receive what is promised." Hebrews 10:36 and 'For whoever
does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother." Mark 3:35

"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when
 he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God
 has promised to those who love him." James 1:12 and "perseverance,
 character; and character, hope." Romans 5:4

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The illuminating lamp light...

"This is why it is said: "Wake up sleeper, rise from the dead, and
Christ will shine on you." Ephesians 5:14 (NIV)

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"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the
Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."
 James 1:17 (NIV)

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."
 John 1:5 (NIV)

"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." Psalm 119:105 (NIV)

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Anger Out of Control!

"But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these:
 anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips." Colossians 3:8

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"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this:
Everyone should be quick to listen,
slow to speak and slow to become angry,
because human anger does not produce
the righteousness that God desires." James 1:19-20

"Fools give full vent to their rage but the
wise bring calm in the end." Proverbs 2: 9-11.

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Stained glass window and scriptures

"The LORD your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17 and "For as a young man marries a virgin, So your sons will marry you; and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, So your God will rejoice over you." Isaiah 62:5

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"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." James 1:2-3 and "We do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day." 2 Cor. 4:16 and "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!" Romans 11:33 and "We walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is, his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2

Thought About Defining God: "There is something very sublime, though very fanciful, in Plato’s description of God—“That truth is ‘His bade and light His shadow."—Addison.

Crown Quotes from The Bible

"The LORD will hold you in his hand for all to see- a splendid crown in the hand of God." Isaiah 62:3 (NLT)

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"Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast,
that no man take thy crown." Revelation 3:11

"And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of
glory that fadeth not away." 1 Peter 5:4
and
"Blessed (is) the man, that endureth temptation : for when he is tried, he shall receive
the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him." James 1:12

"the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne and
worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before
the throne and say: "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive
glory and honor and power..." Revelation 4:10-11

"Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me
on that day-and not only to me, but also to all who
have longed for his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:8
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"Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the
Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only,
but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:8

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Basket with spring yellow yarrow and ivy

[God] gives more grace. Therefore He says, 
"God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."
...Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord,
 and He will lift you up." James 4:6

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"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand,
that he my lift you up in due time." 1 Peter 5:6

"Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give
 you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.
 Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged,
 for the Lord you God will be with you wherever
you go." Joshua 1:9

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Fill Your Head with The Scriptures!

"By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who
 are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness
 is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother."
 1 John 3:10 (ESV)

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"Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what
partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship
has light with darkness?" 2 Corinthians 6:14 (ESV)

"In which you once walked, following the course of this world,
 following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at
 work in the sons of disobedience" Ephesians 2:2 (ESV)

"But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God opposes
the proud, but gives grace to the humble." James 4:6 (ESV)

The Lady of The Lamp

"Apprehension, uncertainty, waiting expectation, fear of surprise, do a patient more harm than exertion."
 Florence Nightingale and "Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?" Jesus from (Matthew 6:27)

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"Conciseness and decision in your movements, as well as your words, are necessary in the sick room,
" Florence Nightingale and "   Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."
 The Apostle James

"Let whoever is in charge keep this simple question in her head... how can I provide for the right thing
 to be always done?" Florence Nightingale and "I will not leave you comfortless:
 I will come to you." Jesus

Scriptures From The Book of James

"Count it all joy my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastedness." James 1:2

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God Everywhere Revealed: "In all the vast and the minute, we see the unambiguous footsteps of the God, Who gives its luster to the insect’s wing, and wheels His throne upon the rolling worlds."— Cowper.

 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him." James 1:5 and "Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains." James 5:7

Your Word Is TRUTH

"The sum of your word is truth and every one of your
righteous rules endures forever." Psalm 119:160

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"Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth." John 17:17

"Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth that we
should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures." James 1:18

"Your word is life, your word is love, your word is true" from avalon

God is Generous to His People

"You shall multiply the nation, you shall increase their gladness; they will be glad
in your presence as with the gladness of harvest. As men rejoice when they
divide the spoil." Isaiah 9:3 (NASB)

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"The Lord will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest." James 1:17

"Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness
by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; in he
provides you with plenty of food and fills your hears with joy. Even
with these words they had difficulty keeping the crowd from
sacrificing to them." Act 14: 17-18 (NIV)

"He makes nations great, and destroys them; he enlarges nations,
and disperses them." Job 12:23 (NIV)

"From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the
earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the
boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him
and find him, though he is not far from any one of us."
 Acts 17:26, 27 (NIV)

For your encouragement. Come and rest dear visitor.

http://thecrossing.cfcchayward.org presents a 

Sunday morning sermon by Pastor Joshua Lee

 on Acts 14:24-28 as a part of sermon series titled,

 "ACTSELERATE"