Category Archives: Encouraging Words

Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? – Matthew 11:28-30

Posted on 12/28/2015 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Matthew 11:28-30 is the bible verse of the day on BibleGateway.com today. The Message and NIV verses of these verses are posted below. What great verses to start out the day.  Found Jim Shaddix’s sermon on these verses helpful.  Here’s … Continue reading →

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God will rescue me – Psalm 31:1-13

Posted on 02/07/2015 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Encouraging words Psalm 31:1-13 (NIV) For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 In you, Lord, I have taken refuge;     let me never be put to shame;     deliver me in your righteousness. 2 Turn your ear to me,     come quickly to my … Continue reading →

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Dad always looked ahead, not back

Posted on 09/10/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Today I received an email from a friend with this brief statement: “Amen!  We must look forward not back.” This reminded me of my father. Why, you ask? Growing up on the farm, I spent a lot of time plowing, … Continue reading →

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