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  • Proverbs 20:7

    I have heard a lot of teaching about generational sins and the need to break from the cords of the sins of our fathers. This verse reminds me that the opposite is true as well. The righteousness of fathers…

    Created 2 months ago

    Proverbs 20:7 (NET)

  • Proverbs 19:23

    Why don't I base all my decisions on the fact that God is real and involved in every aspect of my life? He is perfect and holy and weighs the scales of justice. If you truly fear Him, your life should…

    Created 3 months ago

    Proverbs 19:23 (NKJV)

  • Proverbs 19:23

    Why don't I base all my decisions on the fact that God is real and involved in every aspect of my life? He is perfect and holy and weighs the scales of justice. If you truly fear Him, your life should…

    Created 3 months ago

    Proverbs 19:23 (NKJV)

  • Proverbs 19:23

    Why don't I base all my decisions on the fact that God is real and involved in every aspect of my life? He is perfect and holy and weighs the scales of justice. If you truly fear Him, your life should…

    Created 3 months ago

    Proverbs 19:23 (NKJV)

  • Proverbs 19:23

    Why don't I base all my decisions on the fact that God is real and involved in every aspect of my life? He is perfect and holy and weighs the scales of justice. If you truly fear Him, your life should…

    Created 3 months ago

    Proverbs 19:23 (NKJV)

  • Proverbs 19:23

    Why don't I base all my decisions on the fact that God is real and involved in every aspect of my life? He is perfect and holy and weighs the scales of justice. If you truly fear Him, your life should…

    Created 3 months ago

    Proverbs 19:23 (NKJV)

  • Proverbs 19:23

    The fear of the Lord - the answer always lays here. If we would live like we actually believe God exists and is involved with all aspects of our day to day decisions, then we would do what was right.…

    Created 3 months ago

    Proverbs 19:23 (NKJV)

  • Proverbs 17:14

    This is a hard lesson to put into practice - especially with your spouse. Once the leaking crack is discovered, how do you stop it from gushing out? "From the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks."…

    Created 3 months ago

    Proverbs 17:14 (NET)

  • Casting Lots

    Anyone know more about the casting of lots to determine God's will? It's mentioned here as well as when the disciples chose a replacement for Judas. Both of these examples show the practice in a good…

    Created 3 months ago

    Proverbs 16:33 (NET)

  • Proverbs 15:6

    The Bible has a lot to say about money. Having money is not a bad thing as long as you use it as a tool as opposed to letting it be your master. God prospers the righteous because they can be trusted…

    Created 3 months ago

    Proverbs 15:6 (NET)

  • Proverbs 14:30

    Being satisfied with what you have vs. a desire that can never be fulfilled. Wanting what others have or what is not meant to be yours destroys you from the inside. A tranquil spirit is one that rests…

    Created 3 months ago

    Proverbs 14:30 (NET)

  • Proverbs 13:21

    Something is chasing you and will catch up with you. What is running after you?

    Created 3 months ago

    Proverbs 13:21 (NKJV)

  • Earned a Badge — 21-Day Challenge

    2012-02-24

  • Y R U Depressed?

    Psalm 43:5 (NET)
    Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Proverbs 11:6

    If you don't have faith that God will provide a wife that meets your sexual needs (and wants), then the desire that ensnares you could start as porn and lead to fornication and later on even adultery.

    Created 5 months ago

    Proverbs 11:6 (NET)

  • Proverbs 11:11

    If this is true of a city, how much more a nation? Surveys say most Americans believe in God. Are they living like they know Him. Our culture shows a great disregard for God and His ways. How long before…

    Created 5 months ago

    Proverbs 11:11 (NET)

  • Eagle's wings

    Isaiah 40:29-31 (NET)
    He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy.

    Created 5 months ago

  • Proverbs 10

    My wife can often be this voice of rebuke and wisdom. It is harder to receive from someone so close and in that form of relationship with me. If I would just humble myself and receive it, I would be further…

    Created 5 months ago

    Proverbs 10:17 (NET)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2012-01-14

  • Proverbs 9

    Why is wine mentioned as something that is good (inferred)? Is alcohol okay then? Or is Bible wine different?

    Created 5 months ago

    Proverbs 9:5 (NET)

  • Proverbs 8

    Teaches discernment - something I've been trying to get! The beginning is fear of the Lord. FOL. Listen, obey, live.

    Created 5 months ago

    Proverbs 8:2 (NET), Proverbs 8:4 (NET), Proverbs 8:5 (NET), Proverbs 8:6 (NET)

  • Proverbs 7

    'So you may live.' Life comes from God and no other. Doing things His way brings life. Doing things my way or the world's way brings death. This chapter especially deals with adultery. Sexual sin is doing…

    Created 5 months ago

    Proverbs 7:2 (NET)

  • Proverbs 5

    The adulterous woman is like bitter water - like when you are thirsty but find only salt water that you cannot drink. If you drink this water, you will die. If you drink the clean water of your marriage,…

    Created 5 months ago

    Proverbs 5:4 (NET)

  • Proverbs 4

    I have been stumbling around. Why? The wicked know not what is making them stumble. The righteous don't stumble. Follow God to not stumble. Eyes need to be open and looking straight ahead - not side to…

    Created 5 months ago

    Proverbs 4:12 (NET), Proverbs 4:19 (NET), Proverbs 4:25 (NET)

  • Proverbs 3

    Can't be a skinhead.

    Created 5 months ago

    Proverbs 3:31 (NET)

  • Proverbs 2

    Adultery - the 'paths of life' means one will not experience joy or fullness of blessing if one goes to an adulterous woman.

    Created 5 months ago

    Proverbs 2:19 (NET)

  • Proverbs 1

    Respond to the Lord's rebuke before it is too late. He loves you but will allow you to live in your circumstances that you created by doing things your own way. Scary thought that there's a point that…

    Created 5 months ago

    Proverbs 1:28 (NET)

  • Return to God

    The sins I've committed and the punishment I've brought to myself (Job 31:1-12) can end if I return to the Lord with my whole heart. He is waiting to freely love me and bless me again. The NET notes on…

    Created 6 months ago

    Hosea 14:1 (NET), Hosea 14:2 (NET), Hosea 14:3 (NET), Hosea 14:4 (NET)

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-12-16

  • continue or be severed

    Romans 11:22 (AMP)
    Then note and appreciate the gracious kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s gracious kindness to you--provided you continue in His grace and abide in His kindness; otherwise you too will be cut off (pruned away).

    Created 10 months ago

  • Promotion

    Psalm 75:6-7 (KJV)
    For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.

    Created 10 months ago

  • word = fire and hammer

    Jeremiah 23:29 (NASB)
    "Is not My word like fire?" declares the Lord, "and like a hammer which shatters a rock?

    Created 10 months ago

  • hypocrisy abhor cling

    Romans 12:9 (NASB)
    Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

    Created 10 months ago

  • hypocrisy abhor cling

    Romans 12:9 (NASB)
    Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2011-06-26

  • Walks in integrity

    Proverbs 10:9 (NASB)
    He who walks in integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will be found out.

    Created 12 months ago

  • Tell which way to go.

    Isaiah 30:21 (NASB)
    Your ears will hear a word behind you, "This is the way, walk in it," whenever you turn to the right or to the left.

    Created about 1 year ago

  • Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan

    2011-05-22

  • 1 Peter 4:1

    1 Peter 4:1 (NKJV)
    Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Hebrews 5:7-9

    Fear of the Lord. Godly fear brings obedience. If Jesus had followed his feelings and emotions, then he would not have went to the cross. Godly fear produces obedience.

    Created about 1 year ago

    Hebrews 5:7 (NKJV), Hebrews 5:8 (NKJV), Hebrews 5:9 (NKJV)

  • 2 Corinthians 7:1

    2 Corinthians 7:1 (NKJV)
    Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

    Created about 1 year ago

  • Exodus 20:20

    Exodus 20:20 (NASB)
    Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid; for God has come in order to test you, and in order that the fear of Him may remain with you, so that you may not sin."

    Created over 1 year ago

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  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-01-13

  • Isaiah 30:20

    Isaiah 30:20 (NASB)
    Although the Lord has given you bread of privation and water of oppression, He, your Teacher will no longer hide Himself, but your eyes will behold your Teacher.

    Created over 1 year ago

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  • Isaiah 30:21

    Isaiah 30:21 (NASB)
    Your ears will hear a word behind you, "This is the way, walk in it," whenever you turn to the right or to the left.

    Created over 1 year ago

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  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2010-12-27

  • Ephesians 4:31

    Ephesians 4:31 (HCSB)
    All bitterness, anger and wrath, shouting and slander must be removed from you, along with all malice.

    Created over 1 year ago

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