Story of the Day for Thursday November 19, 2015
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And while he was going. . . a woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years . . came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment.
Luke 8:42-44
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And while he was going. . . a woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years . . came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment.
Luke 8:42-44
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“When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. ‘It’s a ghost,’ they said and cried out in fear.
But Jesus immediately said to them, ‘Take courage. I AM. Do not be afraid.’
‘Lord, if it is you,’ Peter replied, ‘tell me to come to you on the water.’
‘Come,’ he said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat. . .”
Matthew 14:26-29
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And Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it’s good to be here. Let’s make three tents . . .
Mark 9:5
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When Barnabas and Saul completed their mission, they returned to Jerusalem — taking along John (who is nicknamed Mark).
Acts 12:25
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. . .Our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.”. . . However many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ.
2 Corinthians 1:18, 20
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The apostles left the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been considered worthy to suffer disgrace for the Name.
Acts 5:41
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Peter said, “I don’t have silver or gold, but what I do have I give to you In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”
Acts 3:6
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And climbing out the boat, Peter walked on the water and came to Jesus. But looking at the windblown waves, he became afraid and started to sink.
Matthew 14:29-30
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“This man absolutely was with Jesus because he’s . . . a Galilean.”
Luke 22:59