Brad Poel

  • No temptation

    1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV84)
    No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

    Created 7 days ago

    Labels: memory

  • Job's struggle

    Job 6:11-13 (NIV84)
    “What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What prospects, that I should be patient?

    Created 16 days ago

    Labels: job search hope

  • Salt and eggs

    Job 6:6 (NIV84)
    Is tasteless food eaten without salt, or is there flavor in the white of an egg?

    Created 16 days ago

    Labels: unlikely life verses

  • expect

    I like the MSG translation of this passage. "Expect God to get here soon." That's an encouraging word. It implies that God WILL get here. It's just a question of when. This truth doesn't always make…

    Created 20 days ago

    Psalm 31:24 (MSG)

  • I shall not want

    Such a reassuring verse. So easy to skim over and miss due to its familiarity. I shall not want. I shall not be in want. I will not be in need if anything. I am in need of nothing. God provides…

    Created 25 days ago

    Psalm 23:1 (NIV84)

  • plans

    This passage is always reassuring. Especially during times of uncertainty. I don't know my future plans. But God does. Because He is the author of my plans. They are His plans for me. I am living out…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV84), Jeremiah 29:12 (NIV84)

  • For I know the plans...

    Jeremiah 29:11-12 (NIV84)
    For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

    Created about 1 month ago

    Labels: memory

  • Trust

    Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV84)
    Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

    Created about 1 month ago

    Labels: career

  • Career

    Ecclesiastes 3:13 (NIV84)
    That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God.

    Created about 1 month ago

    Labels: career

  • in full view

    HGood reminder that God sees all my actions. If I was conscious of this on a moment by moment basis, it would likely impact my thoughts, decisions and actions. I know if my wife or friends were by…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Proverbs 5:21 (NIV84)

  • predictions

    This is the second time in 2 chapters that Jesus tells the disciples something that is going to happen so that they will know who he is. Do they see the pattern? Do they believe Jesus is who He says…

    Created 2 months ago

    John 14:29 (NIV84)

  • believe. receive.

    What an amazing promise from Jesus!! If I believe I will receive Whatever I ask for In prayer. These 4 parts stand out. It's a conditional promise. Something is required in my part. Believing.…

    Created 2 months ago

    Matthew 21:22 (NIV84)

  • not by might nor power

    The world tells me I will only accomplish great things though might and power, fame and wealth. God's word to Zerubabel is an encouragement to me too! God cam use me to accomplish great things simply…

    Created 2 months ago

    Zechariah 4:6 (NIV84)

  • the yellow brick road

    This passage reminds me of the mantra in The Wizard of Oz. "Stay in the yellow brick road" Wise words of caution for Dorothy of kansas. And wise words for me and my family. Do not turn to the right…

    Created 3 months ago

    Joshua 23:6 (NIV84)

  • what do these stones mean?

    It's easy to focus on the meaning of the stones in this passage. But what stands out to me is not the answer, but the question. And the opportunity behind the question. Kids ask questions. That's what…

    Created 3 months ago

    Joshua 4:20 (NIV84), Joshua 4:21 (NIV84), Joshua 4:22 (NIV84)

  • what do these stones mean?

    It's easy to focus on the meaning of the stones in this passage. But what stands out to me is not the answer, but the question. And the opportunity behind the question. Kids ask questions. That's what…

    Created 3 months ago

    Joshua 4:20 (NIV84), Joshua 4:21 (NIV84), Joshua 4:22 (NIV84)

  • what do these stones mean?

    It's easy to focus on the meaning of the stones in this passage. But what stands out to me is not the answer, but the question. And the opportunity behind the question. Kids ask questions. That's what…

    Created 3 months ago

    Joshua 4:20 (NIV84), Joshua 4:21 (NIV84), Joshua 4:22 (NIV84)

  • wherever I go

    This passage serves as a good reminder. God is with me WHEREVER I go. This fact may seem obvious. Yet, in the midst of the worries and uncertainties of life, it's an easy truth to forget. ...God is…

    Created 3 months ago

    Joshua 1:9 (NIV84)

  • do not worry

    Easier said than done. And yet, when I don't obey this command of God, I insult God's sovereignty l--His control and His plan. God promises that if I seek first His Kingdom, then He will give me all…

    Created 3 months ago

    Matthew 6:33 (NIV84), Matthew 6:34 (NIV84)

  • A

    Proverbs 4:1 (MSG)
    Listen, friends, to some fatherly advice; sit up and take notice so you'll know how to live. I'm giving you good counsel; don't let it go in one ear and out the other.

    Created 3 months ago

  • the Lord if my rock

    Interesting how the author repeats 'the Lord'. He's obviously repeating for emphasis. In case I miss the point. The Lord is my rock eternal. Nothing else. Not me. Not my abilities or accomplishments.…

    Created 3 months ago

    Isaiah 26:4 (NIV84)

  • A

    Proverbs 3:33 (MSG)
    god's curse blights the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. He gives proud skeptics a cold shoulder, but if you're down on your luck, he's right there to help. Wise living gets rewarded with honor; stupid living gets the booby prize.

    Created 4 months ago

  • give credit

    Give credit where credit is due. How foolish and clueless I must look to God when I take credit for my accomplishments and achievements. He is likely shaking his head in frustration. May I always…

    Created 4 months ago

    Deuteronomy 8:17 (NIV84), Deuteronomy 8:18 (NIV84)

  • jealous God

    This passage always troubles me a bit. I understand the "jealousy" thing--that God wants and expects and deserves our faithful obedience--our commitment--and gets jealous (so to speak) when our hearts…

    Created 4 months ago

    Deuteronomy 5:9 (NIV84)

  • partial obedience

    When I read this, it reminds me of our son and how he often obeys...partially. He will do what I ask him to do...with his own twist, just to make the point that he's in control. He obeys--partially.…

    Created 4 months ago

    Numbers 20:11 (NIV84)

  • slow to anger

    This verse presents two ends of the spectrum of God's anger. On one hand He is slow to anger. On the other hand, He is very just and punishes severely for sin. ...to the third and forth generation.…

    Created 4 months ago

    Numbers 14:18 (NIV84)

  • Forgiven

    Luke 7:47 (NIV84)
    Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven–for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”

    Created 4 months ago

  • stand firm

    Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you;…

    Created 5 months ago

    Exodus 14:13 (NIV84), Exodus 14:14 (NIV84)

  • Worry

    Psalm 55:22 (NIV84)
    Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.

    Created 5 months ago

    Labels: worry

  • speech excuses

    I can so relate to this excuse from Moses. I may not stutter, but I am self conscious about speaking to groups. I can ramble. I'm emotionless. I'm bland. I may likely have expressed the same excuse…

    Created 5 months ago

    Exodus 4:10 (NIV84)

  • all generations will call me blessed

    "from now on all generations will call me blessed!" What a legacy Mary leaves--to be called blessed by all nations. She is the mother of Jesus! What a privilege. And she recognizes immediately the significance…

    Created 6 months ago

    Luke 1:48 (NIV84)

  • intentions

    God's intentions trump our intentions. every time. Joseph's brothers intended to harm Joseph--first when they threw him into a pit. And second when they sold home into slavery. But God intended it…

    Created 6 months ago

    Genesis 50:20 (NIV84)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights

    2011-11-27

  • preparing kids to leave

    This verse is most often referenced in the context of a man and woman uniting in marriage. But an important aspect of this verse is the often overlooked first phrase about leaving your father or mother.…

    Created 7 months ago

    Genesis 2:24 (NIV84)

  • Power not timidity

    2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV84)
    For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self‑discipline.

    Created 7 months ago

    Labels: scripture memory

  • true contentment

    Wow! What an amazing testimony to his contentment. Each scenario he sites is one of lack or want or absence--all negative things. Yet he still rejoices in the Lord. His joy in the Lord is truly unconditional-not…

    Created 7 months ago

    Habakkuk 3:17 (NIV84), Habakkuk 3:18 (NIV84)

  • Proverbs

    Proverbs 2:1 (NIV84)
    My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,

    Created 8 months ago

  • Corinth. Sex.

    1 Corinthians 6:1 (NIV84)
    If any of you has a dispute with another, dare he take it before the ungodly for judgment instead of before the saints?

    Created 8 months ago

    Labels: journey

  • Am I different?

    Am I different than those who don't know and follow Christ! Seriously--am I? Or when it comes down to it, do I chase the same idols that the world does? Do I esteem money, power, fame and beauty? Do…

    Created 8 months ago

    Psalm 115:8 (MSG)

  • Consider it pure joy

    James 1:2-6 (NIV84)
    Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,

    Created 10 months ago

    Labels: scripture memory

  • Grace is sufficient

    2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NIV84)
    But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

    Created 10 months ago

    Labels: scripture memory

  • God's Plans

    Jeremiah 29:11 (TNIV)
    For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

    Created 10 months ago

    Labels: scripture memory.

  • Paul and Barnabas

    Acts 15:39 (NIV84)
    They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,

    Created 10 months ago

    Labels: journey series. church.

  • Romans 8:24

    Romans 8:24 (TNIV)
    For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have?

    Created 10 months ago

  • Esther 9:18

    Esther 9:18 (NIV84)
    The Jews in Susa, however, had assembled on the thirteenth and fourteenth, and then on the fifteenth they rested and made it a day of feasting and joy.

    Created 10 months ago

  • James 1:19

    James 1:19 (NIV84)
    My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,

    Created 11 months ago

  • James 2:26

    James 2:26 (NIV84)
    As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.

    Created 11 months ago

  • James 4:13

    James 4:13 (NIV84)
    Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.”

    Created 11 months ago

  • James 1:19

    James 1:19 (NIV84)
    My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,

    Created 11 months ago

  • James 1:2

    James 1:2 (NIV84)
    Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,

    Created 11 months ago

  • Esther 2:1

    Esther 2:1 (NIV84)
    Later when the anger of King Xerxes had subsided, he remembered Vashti and what she had done and what he had decreed about her.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans

    2011-07-01

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-05-30

  • Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan

    2011-05-23

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-05-11

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2011-03-20

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-03-20

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-02-20