"If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"4

“I remember having many talks with Olivia about potentially moving to a bigger house, or maybe “just upgrading the kitchen.” We chose to pass each time, instead buying another income-producing asset in accordance with our long-term plan.”
― One Rental At A Time: The Journey to Financial Independence through Real Estate
― One Rental At A Time: The Journey to Financial Independence through Real Estate

“If your relationship with Him is number one, He’ll take you from wherever you are and move you on to where you need to go next. I know I’m not alone —ALAN WALKER, “Alone” Now I’m feeling how I should Never knew single could feel this good —JASON DERULO, “Ridin’ Solo”
― Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex
― Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex
“David asked God to search for sin and point it out, even to the level of testing his thoughts. This is exploratory surgery for sin. How are we to recognize sin unless God points it out? Then, when God shows us, we can repent and be forgiven. Make this verse your prayer. If you ask the Lord to search your heart and your thoughts and to reveal your sin, you will be continuing on God’s “way everlasting.”
― Life Application Study Bible: NIV
― Life Application Study Bible: NIV
“The Israelites reaffirmed their commitment to God by obediently setting out across the Jordan River to possess the land. As we live the Christian life, we need to cross over from the old life to the new, put off our selfish desires, and press on to possess all God has planned for us.”
― Life Application Study Bible: NIV
― Life Application Study Bible: NIV
“No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light.y 34Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy,a your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy,b your body also is full of darkness.”
― Life Application Study Bible: NIV
― Life Application Study Bible: NIV
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