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Change of view
It was important for Abram to change his location outside of the tent so that he could see the potential of what Good was promising. We have to make sure that we are in the right place to full understand…
Created 21 days ago
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Life lesson
Joshua 14:12 (NIV)
Now give me this hill country that the lord promised me that day. You yourself heard then that the Anakites were there and their cities were large and fortified, but, the lord helping me, I will drive them out just as he said."Created 24 days ago
Labels: faith in action
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Life lesson
Romans 4:20 (NIV)
Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,Created 24 days ago
Labels: faith
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Internal life
Luke 10:27 (NIV)
He answered, "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"Created about 1 month ago
Labels: life lesson
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What you say, matters
Deuteronomy 23:23 (NIV)
Whatever your lips utter you must be sure to do, because you made your vow freely to the lord your God with your own mouth.Created about 1 month ago
Labels: life lesson
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Act first, explain after
When God instructs you to do something, obedience is paramount and more important than explaining your actions. You don't have to fully understand what you are behind asked to do, you just need to know…
Created about 1 month ago
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What the people really wanted
Those who cried and shouted "Hosanna" thought Jesus would do it their way, triumphant, powerful and victorious. Instead Jesus had a different plan, a plan that saved us from eternal damnation. Their disappointment…
Created about 1 month ago
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2 Corinthians 9:11
2 Corinthians 9:11 (NIV)
You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.Created 2 months ago
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His sin killed him
Interesting how the Bible is very specific about Eli's weight. If he hadn't been so heavy, his neck may not have broken. If he didn't pick from the choice meat that his son's were stealing from the offerings…
Created 2 months ago
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parenting
Luke 1:17 (NIV)
And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord."Created 3 months ago
Labels: parenting
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There until the end.
Where were the rest of the disciples? There is a small, but committed group of women and John who endured the moments of Jesus' painful death on the cross. A mother, a loved discipled and those who were…
Created 3 months ago
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Guidelines to understand Samson
Just reading through this passage gives me better insight to the symbol and meaning being the Samson stories. Interesting to see the threads of ritual connect these two parts of the Bible
Created 3 months ago
Numbers 6:2 (NIV), Numbers 6:3 (NIV), Numbers 6:4 (NIV), Numbers 6:5 (NIV), Numbers 6:6 (NIV), Numbers 6:7 (NIV), Numbers 6:8 (NIV), Numbers 6:9 (NIV), Numbers 6:10 (NIV)
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Powerful words
I love how direct and unbending this short message is. You can't say it any clearer and Jesus really spells how how important it is to be vigilant in your faith and relationship with Him.
Created 3 months ago
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Earned a Badge — 21-Day Challenge
2012-02-24
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Was this the first recorded fast?
I think its interesting to see the effort put into purifying Aaron and his sons for God's work. Wondering if the 7 days in the entrance to the Meeting Tent was their time of fasting.
Created 3 months ago
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Take delight in God
Psalm 37:4 (NIV)
Take delight in the lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.Created 3 months ago
Labels: life lesson
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 Highlights
2012-02-12
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2 Corinthians 8:2-9
2 Corinthians 8:2-9 (NIV)
In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.Created 4 months ago
Labels: giving
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Psalm 32:9
Psalm 32:9 (NIV)
Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.Created 4 months ago
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Understanding Judas
For such a long time I've wondered why he was necessary in God's plan. How can someone, who was an eye witness to Jesus' ministry, turn his back and become so hardened. But then I realize, we are no different.…
Created 4 months ago
Matthew 26:14 (NIV), Matthew 26:15 (NIV), Matthew 26:16 (NIV)
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Life lesson
Proverbs 8:13 (NIV)
To fear the lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.Created 4 months ago
Labels: fearing god
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Matthew 22:30-31
Matthew 22:30-31 (NIV)
At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven.Created 4 months ago
Labels: heaven
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Matthew 22:11-14
Matthew 22:11-14 (NIV)
"But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes.Created 4 months ago
Labels: heaven
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Matthew 11:28-30
Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.Created 4 months ago
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Matthew 11:26, Matthew 11:28-30
Matthew 11:26 (NIV)
Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.Created 4 months ago
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John 10:10
John 10:10 (NIV)
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.Created 4 months ago
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Prayer
Hebrews 5:7 (NIV)
During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.Created 4 months ago
Labels: life lesson prayer
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Faith
Matthew 21:19-21 (NIV)
Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, "May you never bear fruit again!" Immediately the tree withered.Created 4 months ago
Labels: faith
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Jesus prays for us
I read this passage and get the sense that Jesus isn't just praying for his disciples. Is like He's praying for all believers, everyone who had come to know Him and love Him.
Created 4 months ago
John 17:1 (NIV), John 17:2 (NIV), John 17:3 (NIV), John 17:4 (NIV), John 17:5 (NIV), John 17:6 (NIV), John 17:7 (NIV), John 17:8 (NIV), John 17:9 (NIV), John 17:10 (NIV), John 17:11 (NIV), John 17:12 (NIV), John 17:13 (NIV), John 17:14 (NIV), John 17:15 (NIV), John 17:16 (NIV), John 17:17 (NIV), John 17:18 (NIV), John 17:19 (NIV), John 17:20 (NIV), John 17:21 (NIV), John 17:22 (NIV), John 17:23 (NIV), John 17:24 (NIV), John 17:25 (NIV), John 17:26 (NIV)
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Learning to lead
Matthew 20:25-28 (NIV)
Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them.Created 4 months ago
Labels: life lesson serving
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She knew
She must have had the understanding before she reached Jesus that healing would happen. An amazing example that faith is the vehicle that God uses to heal
Created 4 months ago
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Faith....limitless
Mark 11:23-24 (NIV)
"Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.Created 4 months ago
Labels: faith healing life lesson
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It's obvious to me..
That the acceptance of what Jesus had done for us comes from the understanding that we live in the midst of sin and someone, unknown to us, loves us so much that He took it upon Himself to die so that…
Created 4 months ago
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Healing
Psalm 103:2-3 (NIV)
Praise the lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—Created 4 months ago
Labels: healing
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God's healing power
Exodus 15:26 (NIV)
He said, "If you listen carefully to the lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the lord, who heals you."Created 4 months ago
Labels: healing
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Life lesson
James 5:14 (NIV)
Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.Created 4 months ago
Labels: forgiveness healing life lesson
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Ancient doors
I see the words ancient gates and doors and symbolic means for our hearts.
Created 4 months ago
Psalm 24:6 (NIV), Psalm 24:7 (NIV), Psalm 24:8 (NIV), Psalm 24:9 (NIV)
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Alone and praying
Love that this part of Jesus' life was captured in the Bible. It's so easy to never have enough time to pray. Even in the midst of his ministry and public interest He withdrew often to pray. Is your…
Created 4 months ago
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Moses can't speak to Pharaoh but he can yell at God
Interesting that Moses argues with God about being the spokesperson for Him to Pharaoh, worries about his faltering lips, and had no issues turning around and yelling at God because he was upset that…
Created 4 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2012-01-27
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So confused by this
No matter how many times I read this, it just doesn't make sense to me. Why would God commission Moses to speak to Pharaoh, then want to kill him? Why would Zepporah step in and circumcise the oldest…
Created 4 months ago
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Proverbs 4:1
Proverbs 4:1 (NIV)
Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.Created 4 months ago
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Jesus met needs first
In almost every interaction Jesus had with hurting people, He met their worldly need before meeting their spiritual need. Imagine how strong your ministry would be if you decided to first meet people's…
Created 4 months ago
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Better than a movie
What a beautiful and vivid visual about what God's response is when those who have been faithful to Him call out for help. It'san awesome screenplay to length and effort Good will go through to pick us…
Created 4 months ago
Psalm 18:4 (NIV), Psalm 18:5 (NIV), Psalm 18:6 (NIV), Psalm 18:7 (NIV), Psalm 18:8 (NIV), Psalm 18:9 (NIV), Psalm 18:10 (NIV), Psalm 18:11 (NIV), Psalm 18:12 (NIV), Psalm 18:13 (NIV), Psalm 18:14 (NIV), Psalm 18:15 (NIV), Psalm 18:16 (NIV), Psalm 18:17 (NIV), Psalm 18:18 (NIV), Psalm 18:19 (NIV), Psalm 18:20 (NIV), Psalm 18:21 (NIV), Psalm 18:22 (NIV), Psalm 18:23 (NIV), Psalm 18:24 (NIV), Psalm 18:25 (NIV)
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2012-01-20
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There is always a deeper meaning
This passage definitely causes me to think more while reading the Bible. It's easy to skim through and be absentminded when reading passages but I have to focus, and consider what I am reading so that…
Created 4 months ago
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Life lesson
Romans 12:3 (NIV)
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.Created 4 months ago
Labels: life lesson
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They sang together
I never caught that verse before but I find it interesting. Couldn't imagine what it was like to worship with Jesus.
Created 4 months ago
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A case for a focused Sunday
Isaiah 58:13 (NIV)
"If you keep your feet from breaking the Sabbath and from doing as you please on my holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight and the lord's holy day honorable, and if you honor it by not going your own way and not doing as you please or speaking idle words,Created 4 months ago
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Amazed and encouraged
We forget too easily that there are angels fighting fiercely for us. We even forget that we need to fight just as hard for God's will in our lives, our purpose, our families and our ministries. We are…
Created 4 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2012-01-15
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2012-01-14
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...and the souls that they had gotten in Haran?
I understand Abram collecting his family but I don't understand the reference to "souls". does it just mean additional people from the land?
Created 5 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2012-01-03
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2012-01-01
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How do you respond when God changes your plans?
May and Joseph were just about to start their lives together and God choose to change their plans for the rest of their lives. While they might have thought it was a major inconvenience, they were a part…
Created 5 months ago
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Conflict
Phase 1: discomfort Phase 2: an inappropriate action proving the discomfort Phase 3: an effort to resolve. Who is right/who is wrong? Phase 4: dispute forms and confuses matters and bringing people further…
Created 6 months ago
Genesis 1:19 (NIV), Matthew 5:23 (NIV), Romans 12:19 (NIV), Philippians 4:2 (NIV), Colossians 3:13 (NIV)
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No fault
Paul does not focus on who of the two women are wrong. It isn't about right and wrong, it's about being unified in the body of Christ. When conflict keeps us from focusing on God's will we are off track…
Created 6 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-09-11
