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The verses behind every design, and what they mean for everyday life.

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Philippians 4:13

I Can Do All Things Through Christ

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13, KJV You've seen this verse on gym walls, locker rooms and eye black before a big game. It's one of the most quoted verses in the Bible. It's...

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John 13:34

Love One Another as I Have Loved You

“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.” John 13:34, KJV "Love one another" sounds like something we already know. But Jesus called it a...

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1 Timothy 1:5

Love Is the Goal

“The goal of this command is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience and sincere faith.” 1 Timothy 1:5, WEB What is all of this for? The rules, the lessons, the sermons, the hard conversations. Paul answers...

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2 Thessalonians 3:3

The Lord Is Faithful and Will Guard You

“But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3, KJV Some verses are written for good days. This one was written for the hard ones. A letter to a church under pressure...

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John 3:16

For God So Loved the World

“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.” John 3:16, KJV You've seen it on signs at football games and on the bottom...

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2 Corinthians 5:7

We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7, KJV Eight words, and they describe almost every big moment in life: the choice you can't undo, the season you don't understand, the future you can't see yet. What...

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Lamentations 3:22-23

New Mercies Every Morning

“Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22–23, NIV Many people know "great is your faithfulness" from the old hymn. Fewer know...

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Psalm 27:1

The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation

“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1, KJV Everyone is afraid of something: failing, being alone, what people think,...

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