swords into plowshares

Isaiah 2:3-5:   Many peoples shall come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the LORD from [...]

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give thanks

1 Chronicles 16:8-11 – O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples.   Sing to him, sing praises to him, tell of all his wonderful works.  Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.  Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his presence continually. On Thanksgiving, [...]

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cloud of witnesses

Hebrews 12:1-2 – Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the [...]

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