Month: March 2018
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Psalms Memory Verse
Read More: Psalms Memory VerseThis memory verse is related to the previous guest post from my own father, Russell Joyner. Did the Father ever abandon Jesus? This verse seems to suggest, “no.” #mvotwyear
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Did God the Father Abandon Jesus on the Cross?
Read More: Did God the Father Abandon Jesus on the Cross?“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” guest post by Russell Joyner Why would Jesus say something that sounds so discouraging? In Jewish tradition, in a moment of great distress, one should pray. When all looks hopeless, pray. When you can’t think of what to pray, then recite one of the pre-approved inspired…
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Activity: A Hunt for the Real Meaning of Easter
Read More: Activity: A Hunt for the Real Meaning of EasterHere’s a simple and fun Easter egg hunt activity that involves all ages. You can use this at home, at church, or any other Easter event. Using plastic Easter eggs, have the adults hide the eggs for the children – the more people you get involved the better, as you’ll see why in the next…
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Job Memory Verse
Read More: Job Memory VerseNothing can stand in the way of God’s purpose – including the death and resurrection of His Son. #mvotwyear
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Esther Memory Verse
Read More: Esther Memory VerseWhat if God put us all where we are when we are for the greater purposes of His great plan? #mvotwyear
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Nehemiah Memory Verse
Read More: Nehemiah Memory VersePart of the collective confession found in Nehemiah 9. He is faithful even when we are not. Lord, make us faithful as you are faithful. #mvotwyear
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Ezra Memory Verse
Read More: Ezra Memory VerseThis is the three-legged stool of Bible teachers. We must study, observe, and teach. You can’t have two without the missing one. Know, be, do. #mvotwyear
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2 Chronicles Memory Verse
Read More: 2 Chronicles Memory VerseWe WILL find God. He will allow us to find him. He will reveal himself to us. No matter how long it takes or how tough it seems. He is there. And He will be found by us. #mvotwyear
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