“Give generously and generous gifts will be given back to you, shaken down to make room for more. Abundant gifts will pour out upon you with such an overflowing measure that it will run over the top! Your measurement of generosity becomes the measurement of your return.”
Luke 6:38 The Passion Translation
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St. Annis IN WORD AND DEED for week of December 20, 2020
Don’t judge a book by its cover, read the entire book.
“But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by a man’s face or height, for this is not the one. I don’t make decisions the way you do! Men judge by outward appearance, but I look at a man’s thoughts and intentions.”
I Samuel 16:7 The Living Bible
“Suddenly, along with the angel was a vast army from heaven praising God: “In the highest heaven, glory to God! And on earth, peace among people of good will!”
Luke 2:13-14 Complete Jewish Bible
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke 2 13-14 KJV
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6 KJV
“The Lord has blessed you because you believed that he will keep his promise.”
Luke 1:45 Contemporary English Version
“Let us hold firmly to the hope that we have confessed, because we can trust God to do what he promised.”
Hebrews 10:23 New Century Version
“God gave these two things that cannot be changed and God cannot lie. We who have turned to Him can have great comfort knowing that He will do what He has promised. This hope is a safe anchor for our souls.”
Hebrews 6:18-19a New Life Version
“People who brag about gifts they never give are like clouds and wind that give no rain.”
Proverbs 25:14 New Century Version
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St. Annis IN WORD AND DEED for week of December 13, 2020
Real love makes one faithful.
“In a faraway land the Lord will manifest himself to them. He will say to them, ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love. That is why I have continued to be faithful to you.”
Jeremiah 31:3 New English Translation
“because God is working in you to help you want to do and be able to do what pleases him.”
Philippians 2:13 New Century Version
“So here’s what I think: The best thing you can do right now is to finish what you started last year and not let those good intentions grow stale. Your heart’s been in the right place all along. You’ve got what it takes to finish it up, so go to it.”
2 Corinthians 8:10 The Message Bible
“So here’s what I’ve learned through it all: Leave all your cares and anxieties at the feet of the Lord, and measureless grace will strengthen you.”
Psalm 55:22 The Passion Translation
“What is faith? It is the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is waiting for us, even though we cannot see it up ahead.”
Hebrews 11:1 The Living Bible
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
Galatians 6:9 KJV
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St. Annis IN WORD AND DEED for week of December 6, 2020
Don’t argue about opinions because everybody has one.
“Accept into your group someone who is weak in faith, and do not argue about opinions.”
Romans 14:1 New Century Version
“Our Scriptures tell us that if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he’s thirsty, get him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness. Don’t let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good.”
Romans 12:21 The Message Bible
“The true children of God are those who let God’s Spirit lead them.”
Romans 8:14 Easy to Read Version
“Count yourself lucky— God holds nothing against you and you’re holding nothing back from him.”
Psalm 32:2 The Message Bible
“I mean that I want us to help each other with the faith we have. Your faith will help me, and my faith will help you.”
Romans 1:12 New Century Version
“Finally, beloved friends, be cheerful! Repair whatever is broken among you, as your hearts are being knit together in perfect unity. Live continually in peace, and God, the source of love and peace, will mingle with you.”
2 Corinthians 13:11 The Passion Translation
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St. Annis IN WORD AND DEED for week of November 29, 2020
A right attitude turns what we have into enough.
“God said to Solomon, “You have the right attitude. You did not ask for long life and riches for yourself. You did not ask for the death of your enemies. You asked for the wisdom and knowledge so that you can make the right decisions.”
2 Chronicles 1:11 Easy to Read Version
“We have troubles all around us, but we are not defeated. We often don’t know what to do, but we don’t give up.”
2 Corinthians 4:8 Easy to Read Version
“Do not be fooled: “Bad friends will ruin good habits.”
I Corinthians 15:33 The Message Bible
“God, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course. Give me insight so I can do what you tell me”
Psalm 119:33-34a The Message Bible
“O my soul, bless God. From head to toe, I’ll bless his holy name! O my soul, bless God, don’t forget a single blessing!”
Psalm 103:2 The Message Bible
“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive.”
I Corinthians 10:23 New International Version
“Teach us how short our lives really are so that we may be wise.”
Psalm 90:12 International Children’s Bible
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
Psalm 90:12 KJV
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St. Annis IN WORD AND DEED for week of November 22, 2020
I think I can…I think I can.
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
“Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.”
Philippians 4:4 KJV
“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High: To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night”
Psalm 92:1-2 KJV
“And in the midst of everything be always giving thanks, for this is God’s perfect plan for you in Christ Jesus.”
I Thessalonians 5:18 The Passion Translation
“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so God can heal you. When a believing person prays, great things happen.”
James 5:16 New Century Version
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