Monday, December 30, 2019

One Day at a Time , this New Year ......... & every year .

Welcome to BIBLE PAGES !  😊
    Today is the next-to-the-last day of 2019 , and many are counting the hours
until the clocks and calendars show that a new year has begun. Whatever your
plans are for the New Year's celebration , or even if you have no plans in
particular , please keep in mind that there is only One God and He created
just one of you , so take good care of you !  :) 
    Typically , New Year's Eve has a bustling of  preparations , but one very
vital issue that must take precedence over all other preps and priorities is 
the topic of safety. Care enough about your well being , and those of 
others ,  to use good judgement at all times . Moderate all of your choices 
so that you and others can enter the new year with wellness . It's worth the
effort !
    Sadly , those who choose to live without good judgment frequently
cause misery for themselves and others.  Each new year , it's the
unfortunate truth that the misuse of firearms and substance abuse are 
too commonly found to be at the center of many mishaps and disasters.
    Some recklessly discharge their firearms for celebratory purposes , 
which is quite dangerous , and it most certainly does cause fatalities.  
Don't end a life with the pull a trigger , whether it is to celebrate a new year ; 
or to purposely end a life due to the frustrations , disappointments or 
hopelessness of this lifetime . 
                              Learn to take it " One day at a time ".
     Another issue regarding safety is drunkenness . Some statistics have 
shown that as much as a 71% increase in DUI incidents occur on 12-31 to 
01-01 , over the average daily rates for the year.  DUI means that a person 
was under the impairing influence of a drug [ legal or illegal ] and/or alcohol. 
These incidents can and should be avoided !  Every year , many lives and 
properties are terribly affected by the poor choices of many who misuse 
various substances . Don't be one of them !
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    Here is a link to a variety of scriptures concerning " Drunkenness " :
                     http://biblehub.net/search.php?q=drunkenness

                     See below for a scripture sample of this topic .
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 👉   Please put safety first , then you and others can enjoy making good  👈
    memories for another year , but without the tragedies and unfortunate 
    losses that come through carelessness . 

                                                                                                                                               
                                                Remember : 
           God carefully created time and you .  Learn to live one day at a 
           time , using good judgement , and enjoying His salvation through His 
           Son - Jesus  .  Then you can meet Him as the Judge of your lifetime , 
           on good terms ; then He will give you a fullness of joy , for all time.  ❤
                                                                                                                                               
* * * Put your cursor on top of any word within verse 13 , you will then be able to see
a mini pop-up that displays the original root word and meanings of the word that your
cursor is touching. Enjoy researching God's Word ! * * *    

                                                                 ROMANS  13
                         👉          https://biblehub.com/romans/13-13.htm           👈

                                                          Put On Christ

…12  " The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds 

of darkness and put on the armor of light. 
    13  Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not 
in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 
    14  Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for 
the desires of the flesh.…"


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Remember to follow ALL instructions and laws when it comes to celebrating with fireworks. :)
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Friday, October 18, 2019

E-Sword.net - - - Bible Study Tools - - -

If you would like to explore the Bible from within your own
computer , download this E-Sword app , which is totally free ,
with no strings attached to do the download !
This app enables the studying of the scriptures , with the ability to
customize and save your study efforts. It is quite detailed and worthy
of the attention of any studiers and those who minister . Enjoy !  :)
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Here's the link to the web site for more details  :

https://www.e-sword.net/
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Here's the logo and motto for e-sword :

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Here's a screen shot of a sample page that they provide : ( Click to enlarge ) 

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

John 3 : 16 ~ Devotional

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Here's  a  link  to  the  verse  for  today's  devotional :  John 3 : 16.
There are a variety of Bible versions that you can switch over to ,
according your preferences , at the link site.  
                                                Enjoy ! ☺

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+3%3A+16&version=KJV

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                                       John  3:16   King James Version                                       
               " For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, 
  that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
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               page for the word "devotional" , or you can do a search in the 
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             The link below is to a news story , from October of 2019 , that relates how two 
             extraordinary Christians took God's love and wisdom , demonstrated it to 
             truly newsworthy levels , and glorified His name in the process. 
             Please be inspired to read this unique news article that is titled : 



      Christian compassion on display after


                  ex-Dallas cop sentenced



https://onenewsnow.com/ap/legal/christian-compassion-on-display-after-ex-dallas-cop-sentenced

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019

~ Psalm 23 ~ The Lord is my Shepherd

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Thank you for enjoying this special edition of BIBLE PAGES by Peridot Path .
Today's postcard is dedicated to a special family member , so " Enjoy ! "  :)
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Here's a link to various Bible versions of Psalm 23 : 1 , along with the following
verses , scriptural references and more :

https://biblehub.com/psalms/23-1.htm

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Here's Psalm 23 : 1 -6 [ NAS ]

          A Psalm of David.
      1  The LORD is my shepherd,
            I shall not want.
      2  He makes me lie down in green pastures;
            He leads me beside quiet waters.
      3  He restores my soul;
            He guides me in the paths of righteousness
            For His name’s sake.
      4  Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
            I fear no evil, for You are with me;
            Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
      5  You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
            You have anointed my head with oil;
            My cup overflows.
      6  Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life,
            And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
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Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Psalm 63 ~ Perseids Meteor Shower

                                    

                                       The Thirsting Soul Satisfied in God.

                           A Psalm of David, [a] when he was in the wilderness of Judah.
Psalm  63 

1 O God, You are my God; I shall seek You [b]earnestly;
My soul thirsts for You, my flesh [c]yearns for You,
In a dry and weary land where there is no water.
2 Thus I have seen You in the sanctuary,
To see Your power and Your glory.
3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips will praise You.
4 So I will bless You as long as I live;
I will lift up my hands in Your name.
5 My soul is satisfied as with [d]marrow and fatness,
And my mouth offers praises with joyful lips.

6 When I remember You on my bed,
I meditate on You in the night watches,
7 For You have been my help,
And in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy.
8 My soul clings [e]to You;
Your right hand upholds me.

9 But those who seek my [f]life to destroy it,
Will go into the [g]depths of the earth.
10 [h]They will be [i]delivered over to the power of the sword;
They will be a [j]prey for foxes.
11 But the king will rejoice in God;
Everyone who swears by Him will glory,
For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped.


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The footnotes for Psalm 63 , and more Bible reading , can be found at this link :

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New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation
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by user " FelixMittermeier".  This picture truly exemplifies the varied angles that these
meteors enter our atmosphere. The streaks , dashes and fireballs that can show up in this
annual summer display are actually debris that originated from the Comet Swift-Tuttle ,
and it is called the Perseids Meteor Shower.   :)    ~  TAP the picture to ENLARGE.  ~ 

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Monday, September 16, 2019

Little Wise Owl series - Proverbs 29

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Welcome to the " Little Wise Owl " series !
This is the first installment for this blog.
You can use the search bar or the label-tabs at the bottom
of this post  to find this postcard , and any other
similar cards , in the future. 
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If you would like to learn more about God's amazing owls , then try this site :
https://aviary.owls.com/
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Here's the link for Proverbs 29. Enjoy !

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+29&version=NRSVCE
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Saturday, September 14, 2019

~ Thirteen ~ 13 ~ XIII ~ 13: ~ :13 ~ :)

The number 13 . or THIRTEEN , evokes a variety of
thoughts and feelings for people , but here on BIBLE PAGES 
we're going to thoroughly enjoy this number ….in a variety
of ways  ….. and with no superstitions !  :)
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* * * This is the first installment for " The Thirteen Series ".
You can hit the label-tag at the bottom of the page , or do a
search on this blog , and you'll have all of the content for this
particular series , no matter when or where they have been
posted.  * * *

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                                       AMOS 4 : 13 
" For behold, He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind, 
and reveals His thoughts to man, the One who turns the dawn 
to darkness and strides on the heights of the earth, the LORD, 
the God of Hosts, is His name.”
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Montana.(USA) ~ ~ ~ TAP the picture to enlarge it. ~ ~ ~
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Thirteen !  It matters !  :)  

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Here's some interesting TRIVIA via Wikipedia :

The state of Rhode Island was one of the thirteen original colonies that helped to establish 
the USA.
" On May 4, 1776, the Colony of Rhode Island was the first of the Thirteen Colonies to renounce its allegiance to the British Crown . "
" The state boycotted the 1787 convention which drew up the United States Constitution[12] and initially refused to ratify it;[13] it was the last of the original 13 states to do so on May 29, 1790. " [14][15] 
Rhode Island , aka " The Ocean State ", has exemplified their unique history
on its official state flag . It bears thirteen gold stars , along with an anchor and the word " Hope ".




News story : 
" In 2013, the "Lots of Hope" program was established in the City of Providence to focus on increasing the city's green space and local food production, improve urban neighborhoods, promote healthy lifestyles and improve environmental sustainability. "Lots of Hope", supported by a $100,000 grant, will partner with the City of Providence, the Southside Community Land Trust and the Rhode Island Foundation to convert city-owned vacant lots into productive urban farms." [125]
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