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“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 KJV

"...though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor..." 2 Corinthians 8:9 (KJV) The King of everything, laid in a manger. The whole Christmas story for kids: desertrisebiblestudios.subst…

A prayer for a fresh start: Father, I can't undo yesterday, and I don't have to carry it. Help me forget those things which are behind and reach forth unto those things which are before (Philippians 3:13). Amen.

"...Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners..." 1 Timothy 1:15 (KJV) "Came into the world" is Christmas. "To save sinners" is the cross. Telling kids the whole Christmas story: desertrisebiblestudios.subst…

The word "Bible" comes from the Greek biblia: "books." Paul uses it in 2 Timothy 4:13: "...bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments." 66 books, one Bible.

Bible hope isn't positive thinking. It waits for what God has promised and can't be seen yet. "...if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it." Romans 8:25 (KJV)

Paul made tents and preached the gospel, "labouring night and day" (1 Thessalonians 2:9). "Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;" Romans 12:11 (KJV) How to pray over your business: desertrisebiblestudios.subst…

"And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him." Colossians 3:17 (KJV)

"Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (KJV)

What are you thanking God for this week? Big or small. One line is enough.

"...ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good..." Genesis 50:20 (KJV) In due season we shall reap, if we faint not (Galatians 6:9): desertrisebiblestudios.subst…

"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful." Colossians 3:15 (KJV)

Jehoshaphat sent singers out ahead of the army: "Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever." (2 Chronicles 20:21) They gave thanks before the battle, not after. New on the blog: desertrisebiblestudios.subst…

A prayer of thanks: Father, before I ask You for anything today, I thank You. "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift" (2 Corinthians 9:15). In Jesus' name, amen.

"For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning..." Romans 15:4 (KJV) New: Romans 15:4 phrase by phrase, and four Old Testament heroes who show kids what trusting God looks like. desertrisebiblestudios.subst…

Psalm 136 has 26 verses. Every one ends the same way: "...for his mercy endureth for ever." It opens and closes with "O give thanks."

"...as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give..." 2 Corinthians 9:7 (KJV) "Purposeth" = decided ahead of time. 2027 is under two months out: desertrisebiblestudios.subst…

Thanks isn't the last step of prayer, after the answer comes. "...by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." Philippians 4:6 (KJV)

"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name." Psalm 100:4 (KJV)

"My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV) Paul asked three times for the thorn to go. The answer was grace, not removal.

"He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength." Isaiah 40:29 (KJV) Running on empty this week? Isaiah 40:28-31, verse by verse: desertrisebiblestudios.subst…