Ephesians 4:13-16

"Dear Father, Giver of life and growth, We bless you, Father, because what you want for each of us your children is that we may no longer remain..."

"[When we use our spiritual gifts to equip and encourage each other,] we will no longer be immature like children. We won't be tossed and blown about...."

"Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ."

"Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ."

"Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ."

"From [Christ] the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work."

"Many Christians remain stunted and dwarfed in spiritual things, so as to present the same appearance year after year. No up-springing of advanced and...."

"Dear Precious Disciple, The world can be a bewildering place for you as you seek to live for Me in a culture controlled by the evil one. This..."

Inspirational illustration of Ephesians 4:16 -- From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.

Inspirational illustration of Ephesians 4:15 -- 15   Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.

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"Dear Father, giver of lasting gifts, Thank you for the gracious gifts bestowed by your Messiah on us when he descended into the depths for us and..."

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