Monthly Archives: December 2013

Psalm 14:2, 3

Posted on December 31, 2013 by essentialdailyscriptures

The approach of the New Year is a good time to take stock of ourselves–to take a good, hard, serious look at who we are. Yet, when you look at yourself, do you see someone who is basically good–a person … Continue reading →

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Matthew 5:25, 26

Posted on December 30, 2013 by essentialdailyscriptures

How long are you going to live? When you got up this morning, did it occur to you that there is absolutely no guarantee that this isn’t the last day of your life, or the life of someone you love? … Continue reading →

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Romans 8:28

Posted on December 27, 2013 by essentialdailyscriptures

Do you regret some of the choices you’ve made in life? Do you wish you could go back in time and do things differently? Even though we can’t go back and re-live the decisions we’ve made in life, the truth … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 6:2, 3

Posted on December 26, 2013 by essentialdailyscriptures

God tells us to honor our parents, but what does this actually mean, and why should we do it? “‘Honor your father and mother,’ which is the first commandment with promise: ‘that it may be well with you and you … Continue reading →

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Philippians 1:21a

Posted on December 23, 2013 by essentialdailyscriptures

What is Christmas, to you? If you are like most people, this is a time off from work or school, an occasion for gathering with friends or family to eat good food and exchange gifts, which may or may not … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119:10

Posted on December 11, 2013 by essentialdailyscriptures

Do you like to pray? Is talking with God something you look forward to–is it the highlight of your morning, day, or night? Or is it something you put off as long as you can? “With my whole heart I … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 6:1

Posted on December 4, 2013 by essentialdailyscriptures

Must children always obey their parents? And who, exactly, is a child? While the answers to these questions may seem straightforward, there is actually a bit more to them than may appear. “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 12:11

Posted on December 4, 2013 by essentialdailyscriptures

Do you own a dog? If so, it is possible that you have already learned today’s lesson the hard way. Yet it is amazing how many people fail, or simply refuse, to grasp this essential truth. “Now no chastening seems … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 5:33

Posted on December 2, 2013 by essentialdailyscriptures

Are men and women basically alike, or is there something intrinsically different between the sexes? “Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” … Continue reading →

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Philippians 4:8

Posted on December 1, 2013 by essentialdailyscriptures

What do you eat? More specifically, what do you regularly feed your heart and mind on through the various songs you listen to, programs and movies you watch, games you play, and websites, magazines and books you read? While this … Continue reading →

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