Linda Evanoski
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Linda Evanoski
highlighted Matthew 2:4 NLT
He called a meeting of the leading priests and teachers of religious law and asked, “Where is the Messiah supposed to be born?”
Dec 20
Linda Evanoski
highlighted Matthew 2:3 NLT
King Herod was deeply disturbed when he heard this, as was everyone in Jerusalem.
Dec 20
Linda Evanoski
highlighted Matthew 2:2 NLT
“Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.”
Dec 20
Linda Evanoski
highlighted Matthew 2:1 NLT
Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking,
Dec 20
Linda Evanoski
highlighted Ephesians 2:8 NLT
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.
Dec 13
Linda Evanoski
highlighted Ephesians 2:7 NLT
So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.
Dec 13
Linda Evanoski
highlighted Ephesians 2:6 NLT
For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus.
Dec 13
Linda Evanoski
highlighted Ephesians 2:5 NLT
that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)
Dec 13
Linda Evanoski
highlighted James 4:17 NLT
Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.
Dec 6
Linda Evanoski
highlighted James 4:16 NLT
Otherwise you are boasting about your own pretentious plans, and all such boasting is evil.
Dec 6
Linda Evanoski
highlighted James 4:15 NLT
What you ought to say is, “If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that.”
Dec 6
Linda Evanoski
highlighted James 4:11-14 NLT
Don’t speak evil against each other, dear brothers and sisters. If you criticize and judge each other, then you are criticizing and judging God’s law. But your job is to obey the law, not to judge whether it applies to you. God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor? Look here, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.” How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.
Dec 6
Linda Evanoski
highlighted James 3:18 NLT
And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.
Nov 29
Linda Evanoski
highlighted James 3:17 NLT
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.
Nov 29
Linda Evanoski
highlighted James 3:16 NLT
For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind.
Nov 29
Linda Evanoski
highlighted James 3:15 NLT
For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic.
Nov 29
Linda Evanoski
highlighted James 3:14 NLT
But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying.
Nov 29
Linda Evanoski
highlighted James 3:13 NLT
If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.
Nov 29
Linda Evanoski
highlighted Ephesians 4:26 NLT
And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry,
Nov 19
Linda Evanoski
highlighted Galatians 4:26 NLT
But the other woman, Sarah, represents the heavenly Jerusalem. She is the free woman, and she is our mother.
Nov 19