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God Stretched The Truth About One Word!

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Did you know that originally the word ‘gospel‘ denoted a person bearing some kind of news to the populous…good or bad…akin to a gossiper. (The Greek word is “euangelion” for bearing good news, and if that was the case, the person was given a reward). Much later, the reward gift was discontinued and the Greek word just stood for good news. The English word for good news is “gospel”.

Now before I can proceed with this week’s blog, I have to show you something. Look at God! First, he eliminated ‘bad news’ from the definition of the Greek word “euangelion“. He allowed “angel and El” to remain. The English word “gospel” i.e., “good message”, is the equivalent of the Greek word “euangelion.” (Check out the spelling of the Greek word: (E-V-A-N-G-E-L).

(To my readers...As this blog post began to take shape, I was blessed and amazed at the ingenuity of our All-knowing God.)

Now we can proceed with the definition of “GOSPEL”

One of the first tasks a seasoned Christian knows is that they should be able to witness to a total stranger and explain the reasons why we disciples of Christ believe He is truly the Son of God because of what He did on and off the Cross.

  1. Followers of Jesus Christ believe in the method of His virgin birth as recorded in the Holy Bible.
  2. Jesus’ mission was to become a substitute unto death for the disobedience and sins of mankind (initially committed by the first human beings, Eve and Adam.
  3. After preaching and teaching the populous for some 33 years about the Salvation (saving) Plan God had put in place for sinful mankind and all other things created, Jesus suffered, bled and died on an old rugged wooden cross.
  4. He was placed in an unmarked borrowed grave; but after thee days Jesus rose alive and returned miraculously to His Father in Heaven.
  5. You can read about all of these events, known as The Good News (“euangelion”) in the first 4 Books of the New Testament Christian Bible known as Matthew, Mark , Luke and John.

Because Jesus suffered, bled and died for my sins and yours and everything else that was created, we, His believers, are called to go into the highways and byways proclaiming the “Good News” of God. (The gospel of God; Mark 1:14) (God concerning His Son: Romans 1:1) (2 Thess. 1:8) (Rev.1 4:6) (Eph. 6:15)

YES, God stressed the truth out of one word…”euangelion“. May we, too, be obedient and do likewise.

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God’s “Want-a-be” Super Woman

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(Hello readers, new friends, blog followers, and hopefully returning new-b’s. I sincerely want to apologize for my weekly blog absences during these past 3 weeks. My computer access was impeded by the mechanical installation and transfer of computer files from an obsolete Apple hard drive computer to an upgraded Mac Studio computer. It took computer techies more than 3 weeks to get me up and running again.)

The time consuming and embarrassing delays mentioned above have propelled me to reprint an earlier blog that I wrote 40 years ago. In that conversation with God, I immaturely asked him to develop me into a super woman. (That request was due to my impatience in becoming financially successful; an accomplished woman of God; and for God to grant me favor if I skipped over a few building blocks along the way.)

So, as I patiently awaited for the Geek Squad and Spectrum techies to figure out where to connect all of the black, yellow and white cables, I held on to the wise godly instructions the Holy Spirit had dropped into my psychic so many years ago. By keeping my kool, deep breathing, wringing my hands, feeling sorry for my readers, I believed I learned the lesson, the Holy Spirit wanted me to:

(LESSON LEARNED: FAITH…PATIENCE…FAITH…TRUST…FAITH…BECOME STEADFAST…FAITH…GOD’S GOT IT!)

OH LORD, HOW CAN I BECOME A SUPER WOMAN IN THE FAMILY OF GOD?

If you heed the commandments of the Lord your God
which I command you today, and are careful to observe
them, I will make you the head and not the tail; you shall
be above only, and not beneath.           Deuteronomy 28:13b-13a
BUT LORD, I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND.  FOR EVEN THOUGH I STUDY YOUR
WORD MY HEART IS HEAVY MORE OFTEN THAN GLAD.

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all 
things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.               
                                     3 John 1:2

TELL ME, MASTER, HOW CAN MY SOUL PROSPER?

My child, it is written that the just shall live by faith; but if anyone
draws back, 
my soul has no pleasure in her.        Hebrews  10:38

HOLY FATHER, DO YOU MEAN THAT I AM PREVENTING 
MYSELF FROM
DEVELOPING INTO A SUPER WOMAN 
IN YOU BECAUSE MY FAITH IS WEAK?

Consider Abraham, he believed in me and it was 
accounted to him for righteousness.  Therefore know 
that only those who are of faith are
daughters of Abraham.                    
                           Galatians 3:6, 7

THEN ACCORDING TO YOUR WORD, DEAR JESUS, IF I 
INCREASE MY FAITH IN YOU, YOU WILL BLESS ME 
AND MAKE ME A SUPER WOMAN?

Surely blessing I will bless you 
and multiplying I will 
multiply you.                   Hebrews 6:14

OH, JESUS, YOU ARE SO GOOD AND SO KIND.  AND I PROMISE TO
INCREASE MY FAITH AND DEPEND SOLELY UPON 
YOU IN EVERYTHING I DO.

Just remember, faith comes not by your own
 might, but faith comes by hearing 
and hearing by the word of God.                 Romans 10:17

SO THAT I MIGHT UNDERSTAND COMPLETELY, MY LORD,
LET ME REPEAT WHAT YOU SAID.  IN ORDER FOR ME TO
BECOME A SUPER WOMAN IN YOUR HOUSE, I MUST 
LISTEN AND OBEY YOUR COMMANDMENTS AND YOU
WILL MAKE ME THE HEAD AND NOT THE TAIL.

YOU ALSO DESIRE THAT I NOT ONLY BECOME A
PROSPEROUS WOMAN, BUT THAT MY SOUL BE 
ENRICHED AS WELL.  AND THE BLESSING IS THAT 
ALL OF THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED JUST BY 
INCREASING MY FAITH IN YOU.

That's right, daughter.  And you should also remember that
without faith it is impossible to please Me.
             Hebrews 11:6

I KNOW WHAT FAITH IS, LORD, IT IS LIKE HOPING AGAINST
HOPE THAT AN INCURABLE SITUATION WILL GET
BETTER EVEN THOUGH YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW.

I say it a little differently...Now faith is the 
substance of things hoped for, the 
evidence of things not seen.              Hebrews 11:1

THANK YOU, LORD, FOR THIS VISIT AND I AM DETERMINED
TO PUT MY FAITH INTO PRACTICE AND NOT ALLOW SATAN
TO ROB ME OF MY SUPERIORITY IN YOU.

Well said, my beloved, for the thief does not come except
to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.  I have come that
they may have life, and that they may have it more
abundantly.                              John 10:10

Scripture Reference:  "You shall walk in all the ways which
the Lord your God has commanded you, that you may live
and that it may be well with you."       
                        Deuteronomy 5:33




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God Played A Trick On Semantics

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Did you know that God (the Father of Jesus Christ) used semantics when He allowed Eugene H. Peterson to interpret all of the New Testament into a contemporary language and redefined it as THE MESSAGE BIBLE! You will notice that I give credit to Mr. Petersen’s creative interpretation but not to his revised explanation of the verses. And that is because, God is still (and always will be) the author and finisher of His Holy Word!

The initial genius of the Message Bible in the New Testament translation begins with Matthew 5:3 which reads…”You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his [kingdom*] rule.”

The New International Version (NIV) reads: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matt. 5:3

Were you capable of denoting the semantic phrase? “…you’re at the end of your rope”. That sentence replaced ‘poor in spirit’ with a description mankind would instantly relate to. The Holy Spirit has assured me that God knew His Holy Bible would be translated into many specific contexts. He knew it would serve as a way of God’s revelation. And that was alright with Him.

Hopefully, now you know the value of reading and studying God’s word in various translations. You are invited to come back next week. You will learn how to remember the definitions for two very similar words. You read about these in the New Testament: ‘Agnostic’ and ‘Gnostic’.

Composing this blog has been exciting for me. I love words…their meaning…origin…and to incorporate them into writing material that informs. So please humor me and if you are a fan of what I produce, ‘follow’ this blog post.

Your evolving traveling journalist:

(*) NOTE: [kingdom] My insertion word

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God Enlightened Me Today That ‘Rocked’ My Boat!

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As my readers know from ‘following’ this blog post, it is my plan to publish a new blog every Friday. It will be refreshing. So, what I did was to research my writing submissions to various organizations in my formative years. To my surprise, I ran across an article entitled, “An Apple A Day (In Liquid Form) Keeps The Doctor Away“.

I reread my article several times to decide if it was applicable for this format. Since the information was promoting health advantages, I quickly engaged the Holy Spirit. I asked Him if the Bible had anything to say about vinegar. A flood gate opened and I saw Jesus suffering on the cross.

As Jesus’ crucifixion unfolds, His pain and agony caused Him to declare, “I am thirsty”. So the soldiers soaked a sponge in a jar of wine vinegar and put it to Jesus’ lips. Mistakenly, I thought this gesture caused the enemy soldiers to mock Him. Therefore, I did some research. In Jesus’ day, several blends of wine were homemade and wine vinegar was used as an assuage(*) medicinal. The soldiers’ gesture was actually helping to mitigate some of Jesus’ pain. (Jesus ‘Rocked’ my boat by enlightening me as to the real motive of those enemy soldiers on Jesus’ behalf.)

I invite you to take a moment. Please read my essay about the benefits of applying 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water.

        "An Apple A Day (In Liquid Form) Keeps The Doctor Away"

Did you know that consuming a glass of water with two teaspoonful of apple cider vinegar helps your kidneys? It also benefits your bladder. This mixture supports their vital work of removing waste from the body.  So, if you must eat a lot of protein, consider drinking apple cider vinegar along with each meal.  This will help you keep good health and keep you out of doctor's offices.

Another important use of this liquid concoction is that when taken regularly, it can cause you to lose weight.  Forget Atkins and all other diet fads.  It takes you a little longer to shed those unwanted pounds. But, once you lose them, research has shown that the weight will stay off.  Try this two-one-two formulae.  Drink two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water with each meal every day. See if you don't lose at least one inch from your fat waist by the end of two months. Continue on this plan and watch that inner tube drop off during the ensuing months.

In today's busy world, full of stresses and gadgets that consume our attention, we often stay up too late. This includes distractions like cable and the internet. As a result, many of us do not get the eight hours of uninterrupted sleep we need.  Chronic fatigue pledges 50 million Americans according to a recent Cornell University study.  

A simple solution to this fatigue problem is to put apple cider vinegar in your bath water.  Just add a half pint of it to a full tub of water.   Immerse yourself in it for 15 minutes.  Your skin will absorb some of the vinegar and potassium in it and pep you up.  You can use less soap on your body, too, because the bath solution acts as an astringent.  Finally when stepping out of the tub, allow your body to air dry.  Do not use a towel.  You should briskly apply body lotion by hand. Rub your shoulders, arms, armpits, chest, stomach, neck, face, and lower extremities vigorously.  This self-administered body massage will further invigorate you and you will find it quite refreshing.

My last bit of nostalgia for using apple cider vinegar is to alleviate headaches.  Physicians believe that when our bodies have too much alkaline in the body migraines can occur.  As stated earlier, taking apple cider vinegar helps to eliminate toxins and restores the body back to its natural acidity.  Thus causing the headache to disappear.  By the way, to make this smelly potion easier to swallow, just add two teaspoons of honey to each glass. Enjoy an extra health benefit from Mother Nature.  

(*) NOTE: The word "assuage" is a verb that primarily means to make an unpleasant feeling less intense or to relieve someone's distress. 
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Is God Stirring Up His ‘Nest’?

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I have a question for you! Have you ever contemplated that what if the mother eagle never stirred up the nest? Would the eaglets on their own venture out to learn how to fly? I doubt it! What say you?

When I was a little girl, my four siblings and I had to attend church all day on Sundays. We started with Sunday School. Regular church services followed. We then took a quick trek home for dinner. After that, we went back to church for evening BTU services. Can you imagine that my Sundays today, as a senior citizen, are almost a mirror of the past? It’s just like it was so long ago.

To be truthful, I doubt very seriously. If Mother and Father had not stirred up my nest during those formative years, today, I would be lost. The beauty of this recollection for me is just how many eagle references there are in the Holy Bible. When I think about yesterday’s strict church attendance, which was forced on us kids, I can also recall several sermon titles: “The Eagle Stirs Her Nest”. Eagle preaching was very popular when I was a kid.

As I grew older, politics also became a part of my life’s interests. And I began to equate certain facets of life with the Bible’s predictions and revelations. So, in today’s world and political happenings, I asked myself…are we embarking upon the end times? Is God stirring up the nest (earth) to empower the ‘siblings’ to break forth and draw all men unto Him (Jesus Christ). (The Book of Revelation is full of references to the eagle.)

Listed below are some facts I researched about the mighty eagle. An eagle’s sight range is from 1-1/2 to 2 miles. Or they can see 3 to 4 times farther than a human. Their wing span can be up to 8 feet. Usually eagles have one mate for life. A nests weigh’s a ton. They shed feathers and claws like humans shed hair and finger nails.

There are several lessons we can learn from the mighty eagle. Uncomfortable situations are often used to teach us just how to soar. Sometimes the Holy Spirit provides the necessary changes in our lives to cause us to grow and mature in Him. Do not be afraid to spread your wings and fly with the Almighty Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Scripture Lesson: He watches over his nest like an eagle. He hovers over his young. He spreads his wings, catches him, and carries him on his feathers.

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God Entertains New Year Resolutions With Humor

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If I had my druthers, I would venture to surmise that just maybe God’s fun time for entertainment and laughter is the beginning of every new year. Why? Because that’s when most of his people make (declare) a New Year’s Resolution.

God’s Baby Boy laughing with the News

Oh, Precious Father…Not another year of hopes dashing and billows roaring. Perhaps, when I get down to earth, I can help the people be more deliberate. And also determined to hold on to Your unchanging hand.

Son, most of the people’s New Year Resolutions are really old. They are resurrected ones they made last year. And possible the year before.

Don’t the people understand, Father, that ‘new’ means just what it says…a new way of thinking and doing things.

If you really want your 2025 resolution to stick, try some of these suggestions:

  • First and foremost, confess not completing through your earlier declared annual resolutions.
  • Second, praise God from whom all blessings flow. Try audibly listing some encounters you experienced during the past year.
  • Partition God’s Throne for endurance and aide from the Holy Spirit.
  • And finally, just before expressing your New Years Resolution, give thanks.
  • Start with small goals; offer prayers of thanksgiving intermittently.

Dear readers, before closing your eyes tonight, look around you. Try to find at least ten things you can thank God for. Don’t exclude any telephone calls or unexpected guest that happened to drop by. I’ll share with you a secret I use on unwanted telemarketer phone calls. Those type of calls used to spoil my day but no more. I prayed about it. The Holy Spirit told me to pray for the person on the other end of the line. After the caller identifies my name, I let them know I say a prayer before conversing with unsolicited callers. I begin praying that God will bless them to be successful in their endeavors, etc., etc., etc. The caller usually hangs up on me. And I go back to doing what I was doing in a calm manner.

After reading this blog, I hope you understand more clearly. You will see why God views New Years Resolutions with humor. It’s because perhaps you are ashamed to witness on God’s behalf. You make an audible New Years Resolution. Then, you don’t keep it. Most of the time, you are tempted to blame God. But as a Christian, you know you cannot do that. So may I suggest that for 2025, first you get right with God. Second, do not worry about what people will say. Do not think about what they will think when they see you failing to achieve your resolution. Those moments call for ‘prayer closet time’.

Make an appointment with the Holy Spirit…

“Dear Lord Jesus, please, please forgive me once again for finding it so hard to share my faith with others. Help me to be able to witness freely about You and Your strength. Don’t give up on me. Try me one more time. Amen and Amen


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God, Me And You Make A Triad Invocation!

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Have you ever tried to define the word “Love” to anyone? It is a very popular expression, you know. Perhaps, you are the romantic type and like to compose poems depicting love encounters. Well, I know a Man from Galilee who actually demonstrated not only how to love nice people, but your enemies, too. It’s a hard thing to pray for those scoundrels who persecute you. Now, that’s what I call tough love! And the Man from Galilee has a reward for you whenever you exhibit his demonstration of love. Check this out…

God’s Beloved Son, Jesus Christ gave us a new commandment: that we should love one another just as much as He has loved each one of us, (John 13:34, 35.)

A Question:

Do I really love you?

I need more time.

A Wink and a Nod:

Daddy luv yah, babe**

Like children:

We love you Mommy!

A Statement:

I love you!

Like A Joke:

Huh! I love you alright!

Or maybe divine:

We love you, my child. And so does God.

How about amorous:

(Heavy breathing) I love You!

My Darling bride!

A declaration:

I do, too, love you.

Or even a bold face lie:

I’ve loved you all my natural life!

Kidding around:

You love me…I love you…etc., etc., etc.

Joking:

Who loves yah, Baby? Read my lips!

Or a surprise:

(Cross hands over chest) Do you really love me?

No matter how you say those words
They will always evoke a response.
I love you?  I love you!  I luv yah!
Sounds good, regardless of the cost.

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God Is The Author And Finisher Of My Faith

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Have you ever thought of God as your permanent care taker or care giver? Well, I have. In preparation for this week’s blog, I decided to rumble through an old file folder. It was filled with copies of some of my original writings from 1983. One particular teaching lesson I had presented to the Deaconess Board Organization I was a member of caught my attention. I had given my talk a very catchy title. “What Every Deaconess Wanted To Know About Her Task, But was Afraid To Ask.”

Please allow me to share some of the information I gave this group some 41 years ago.

Lesson Number 1: “Holy Communication and Holy Communion.”

Thesis: God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow! Just as He visually communicated with the Hebrew children in the wilderness, He is visually speaking to us today.

How God Communicated Yesterday:

In the olden days, God communicated with the Children of Israel by a cloud.  They all saw it, they all followed it, and they knew it was God!            Exodus 13:21

Another way God communicated with them was to supply their groceries.  He quenched their thirst with cool water from the rock.  He feed them quail meat that dropped from the sky.  He gave them a freshly baked loaf of bread every morning.               Deut. 8:15, 16 and Exodus 16:8

How God Communicates Today:

Now today, God still openly communicates with us.  How?  He has written us a Love Letter (the Bible) telling us all about His Son, Jesus.  (He wrote the letters for posterity...for all those who were not there.)

He instructed us that after we have read the letters;  digested the letters; and believe in the letters; and obey the letters;  that we perform a spiritual ritual on a periodic basis.

He ask us to take the cup and when we drink from it remember the blood His Son shed and allow this demonstration to reflect death and the resurrection.  In our thought process (by thinking on these things) we are in communication with God.

He further ask us to take the Bread, break it and eat it.  The Bread, as we know, represents Jesus' body.  We ask ourselves (or we think about) what does Jesus' body represent:

FREEDOM!!!

Freedom from sickness; freedom from sin; freedom from strife,
Freedom from financial problems; freedom from hatred; freedom 
from lustfulness; freedom from fear; freedom from want; etc.

So, we eat the bread with great expectation of becoming free just like Jesus.  And we drink the cup in anticipation of dying (resting, sleeping).  And also just like Jesus, being raised up again unto our Father.

How God Communicates With Tomorrow:

Now the controversial part is this.....Should I not partake of the Supper when I'm not feeling right with my brother, lest damnation comes upon me?

One interpretation revealed unto me by the Holy Spirit was to "take".   For in so doing, if one is truly meditating and communicating with God during the Supper, then she (he) is surely discerning the Lord's body.                                     1 Cor. 11:29

So ask your Pastor or trusted Christian friend the question:  "If I take during these times and think on those things which the Super represents (1 Cor. 11:24...as Oft as you do this, do this in Remembrance of me), expecting great things, will God set every thing else in order when He comes.      1 Cor. 11:34











My sincere Prayer for you is to allow God to be the Author and Finisher Of Your Faith. Amen

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God Does Not Look On Our Appearances…But On Our ‘EAR’ Flanked By An “H” And A “T”!

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It’s no secret that the audacity of mankind, when evaluating another person’s performance is laced with shamelessness, boldness or insolence. Why do I make such a strong statement? Because basically people have trouble seeing past other peoples’ flaws.

Others occasionally harbor feelings of distrust towards people who are not like themselves. Find it difficult to see past another person’s flaws. Or basically categorize them as all good or all bad. There is no in between. Many people find it hard to accept people who are not like themselves.

The Lord Jesus has a different approach when deciding whom to appoint someone to become a leader.

And that’s spelled “EAR” with an “H” in front and a “T” at the end!

A prophet named Samuel was a priest and last judge in Israel, who was sent by God to Bethlehem. Samuel’s assignment was to dethrone (replace) the current King Saul and replace him with one of Jessie’s sons. The Bethlehem man made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. None of them pleased God. So, Little David was called from the sheep pasture and he passed before Samuel. After which, Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the site of his brothers. David was to become the second future king over Israel.

At another time, God called an insignificant man named Moses. His assignment was to lead the children of Israel out of Egyptian bondage of slavery. Moses had to contend with Pharaoh to persuade him to free God’s chosen people out of slavery in Egypt.

There are dozens of other Biblical leaders besides Samuel and David. The above illustration is to prove that God is the One Who chooses leaders. Not ‘want-to-be’ leaders themselves nor mere men. It would be beneficial for those in a leadership position to examine themselves. Become aware of what character traits you look for in a person’s behavior. What motivates them to choose or select certain types of people to become leaders or examples for others. Consult your Maker and follow His example. In other words….use your ears more and put an “H” and a “T” at the end.

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God…The Author And Finisher Of My Faith

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Writing is my game, story telling is my fame, but prose and poetry are my aim. I love to enlighten and expose my readers to adventure and inspirational dialogues. So, for this week’s blog you are invited to eavesdrop on a couple’s conversation. It centers around their spiritual commitment to conduct their relationship God’s way. All scripture references were taken from the Holy Bible and set to pen by me in early February 1998.

Couple having a serious discussion on whether to become engaged or not to be engaged.

Devotional Theme:                 "But The Greatest Of These Is Love"

Scriptures:                                 Excerpts Selected From The Book of St. Matthew
                                                    Female Voice (FV)

                                                    Excerpts Selected From I Corinthians 13:1-13
                                                    Male Voice (MV)

FV:	The good man brings good things out of good stored up in him.  Matt. 12:35

MV:	(Never the less)…If I speak in tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.  I Cor. 13:1

FV:	I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘move from here to there’ and it will move.  Matt. 17:20

MV:	(But, woman, have you not heard) If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge and if I have a faith that can move mountains but have not love, I am nothing.      I Cor. 13:2

FV:	(Well) If you want to be perfect go, sell your possessions, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven.             Matt. 19:21

MV:	(Beloved) If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames but have not love, I gain nothing.               I Cor. 13:3

FV:	(Then take this advice) Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.       Matt. 5:44 & 45

MV:	(Good advice, because) Love is patient, love is kind.  It does not envy; it does not boast it is not proud.  It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs.                         I Cor. 13:4 & 5

FV:	(Then remember, my dear) If our brother sins against you go and show him his fault, just between the two of you.                    Matt. 18:15

MV:	(Right, again) Love does not delight in evil but in truth.            I Cor. 13:6

FV:	(You exude love) You are the light of the world.  A city on a hill cannot be hidden.                                                 Matt. 5:14

MV:	(Love)…always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
                          I Cor.13:7
FV:	(Also,) You are the salt of the earth.  But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?                           Matt. 5:13

MV:	(With love, of course!) Love never fails.  But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled.           I Cor. 13:8

FV:	(You must) Therefore keep watch because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.                                          Matt. 24:42

MV: 	(Know?)…Where there is knowledge it will pass away.  For we know in part, and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears.              
                                I Cor. 13:8b, 9 & 10

FV:	 I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.                               Matt. 18:3

MV:	When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child.  When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me.
                                                          I Cor. 13:11
FV:	 (You have a good eye) The eye is the lamp of the body.  If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light.                       Matt. 6:22

MV:	Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face.
                                                       I Cor. 13:12a

FV:	Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.
                                                      Matt. 14:43

MV:	Now I know in part, then I shall know full, even as I am fully known.
                                                    I Cor. 13:12b

FV:	(Then know this, always) Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.  This is the first and greatest commandment.
                                                Matt. 22:37 & 38

MV:	And now these three remain; faith, hope and love.                  I Cor. 13:12b

FV & MV:	BUT THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE.                                        I Cor. 13:13b


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Conversations every couple should have before saying “I Do!”

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