Tag Archives: character

July 25, 2016


Psalm 119:67, 71, 75 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. I know, O Lord, that your laws are … Continue reading

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October 19, 2015


1 Peter 3:3-4 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and … Continue reading

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May 16, 2014


Psalm 112:1 Praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in his commands. This Psalm is another listing of the benefits of fearing the Lord. There are many such Psalms, and several are, … Continue reading

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January 29, 2013


Isaiah 33:22 For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; it is he who will save us. When I read this just now, my immediate thought was that this is what American … Continue reading

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January 28, 2013


Isaiah 32:8 But the noble man makes noble plans, and by noble deeds he stands. This is one of those rare passages where I like the NIV better than the Japanese! In the second half of the verse, the Japanese … Continue reading

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November 23, 2011


Psalm 105:44-45 he gave them the lands of the nations, and they fell heir to what others had toiled for– that they might keep his precepts and observe his laws. God is incredibly gracious and generous, but His gifts always … Continue reading

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