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Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted 1 John 3:1-2 ESV
See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.
Apr 26
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted 2 Peter 3:18 ESV
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Apr 25
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted Acts 4:11 ESV
This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.
Apr 25
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted Acts 4:10 ESV
let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing before you well.
Apr 25
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted Hebrews 11:6 ESV
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
Apr 25
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted Hebrews 11:1 ESV
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Apr 25
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted Colossians 1:21-22 ESV
And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds,he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him,
Apr 25
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted Colossians 1:19-20 ESV
For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell,and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
Apr 25
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted Matthew 11:30 ESV
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Apr 24
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted Matthew 11:29 ESV
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Apr 24
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Apr 23
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted 1 Corinthians 10:23 ESV
"All things are lawful," but not all things are helpful. "All things are lawful," but not all things build up.
Apr 23
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted 1 Corinthians 10:21 ESV
You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons.
Apr 23
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted 1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
Apr 23
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted Ephesians 2:3-5 ESV
among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us,even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—
Apr 23
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted 1 Peter 5:5 ESV
Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."
Apr 23
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted Ephesians 6:15-18 ESV
and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
Apr 21
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted Ephesians 6:14 ESV
Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
Apr 21
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted 1 John 4:21 ESV
And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.
Apr 20
Gail Yelverton Sheffield
highlighted 1 John 4:15 ESV
Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
Apr 20