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  1. Church sign - Life is fragile, handle with prayer!
  2. In Romans 5:3 Paul says perseverance is a key component in character development. And upon that builds character and hope.
  3. It's Friday! "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Phil 4:13
  4. We just can't get around the fact that generous people recognize that God's gifts are too remarkable to be selfishly consumed!
  5. Blessed is the nation whose God is Lord. Psalm 33:12
  6. Missionary Amy Carmichael - "You can give without loving. But you cannot love without giving." Are you a taker or a giver?
  7. First followers of Jesus were courageous & generous. No one suffered alone. They shared a close bond of fellowship. What an inspiration!
  8. He is Risen! He is Risen indeed. Allelulia!
  9. A simple sponge reminds of what was offered to Jesus on the cross. We need to soak in the love Jesus through prayer and Bible study.
  10. The disciples argued over who would have the greatest places of honor beside Jesus. How often do we babble on about trivial things?
  11. A simple nail reminds of the torture Jesus endured hanging on the cross. It wasn't the nails that held him there; it was His love for us.
  12. Mistakes and choices detour us from the Lord and should not be taken lightly. To stay on course, trust the compass of God's Word.
  13. Purple symbolizes royalty. When the soldiers draped the cloth on Jesus it wasn't to honor Him. He's the king & deserves our honor & respect.
  14. God's plan to rescue the ancient people from their enemies was a contrast to expectations. Jesus is the only solution for sin-filled people.
  15. A stone reminds me that Jesus is our strong foundation; powerful & not easily broken. He went a stone’s throw away to pray & talk with God.
  16. Jesus invites us to find out who we are through our knowledge of who He is. (Mark 8:34)
  17. The money bag reminds me of how Judas' greed & love of money pushed him to betray Jesus. Help me watch for those things in my life!
  18. Jesus was tempted just like we are and remained faithful. We pray that God will rescue us with His forgiveness when we fail. James 1:12
  19. God said, "This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." (Matt 3:17) Let others see Christ reflected in the life we lead!
  20. It's easy to be caught up in things of this world. We must stop running after things of the earth & seek first His Kingdom & righteousness.