Karene Marchan

  • Troubles

    This is a good reminder that although life seems overwhelming at times and we feel that our souls are crushed by our problems, it is not true. It is a lie the evil one whispers in our ear to try and steal…

    Created 3 months ago

    2 Corinthians 4:8 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 4:9 (NLT)

  • 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

    2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NLT)
    We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair.

    Created 3 months ago

  • 2 Corinthians 4:8

    2 Corinthians 4:8 (NLT)
    We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair.

    Created 3 months ago

  • 2 Corinthians 4:9

    2 Corinthians 4:9 (NLT)
    We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.

    Created 3 months ago

  • 2 Corinthians 4:16

    2 Corinthians 4:16 (NLT)
    That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights

    2012-01-24

  • Esther 4:13

    Esther 4:13 (NLT)
    Mordecai sent this reply to Esther: “Don’t think for a moment that because you’re in the palace you will escape when all other Jews are killed.

    Created about 1 year ago

  • Galatians 5:14

    Galatians 5:14 (NLT)
    For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

    Created about 1 year ago

  • Galatians 5:15

    Galatians 5:15 (NLT)
    But if you are always biting and devouring one another, watch out! Beware of destroying one another.

    Created about 1 year ago

  • Galatians 5:17

    Galatians 5:17 (NLT)
    The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.

    Created about 1 year ago

  • Galatians 5:21

    Galatians 5:21 (NLT)
    envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.

    Created about 1 year ago

  • Galatians 5:22

    Galatians 5:22 (NLT)
    But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

    Created about 1 year ago

  • Jeremiah 1:7

    Jeremiah 1:7 (TNIV)
    But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.

    Created about 1 year ago

  • Jeremiah 1:5

    Jeremiah 1:5 (TNIV)
    “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

    Created about 1 year ago

  • Isaiah 35:10

    Isaiah 35:10 (NLT)
    Those who have been ransomed by the LORD will return. They will enter Jerusalem singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear, and they will be filled with joy and gladness.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Isaiah 26:4

    Isaiah 26:4 (NLT)
    Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD GOD is the eternal Rock.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Isaiah 26:8

    Isaiah 26:8 (NLT)
    LORD, we show our trust in you by obeying your laws; our heart’s desire is to glorify your name.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Isaiah 26:9

    Isaiah 26:9 (NLT)
    All night long I search for you; in the morning I earnestly seek for God. For only when you come to judge the earth will people learn what is right.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Isaiah 11:4

    Isaiah 11:4 (NLT)
    He will give justice to the poor and make fair decisions for the exploited. The earth will shake at the force of his word, and one breath from his mouth will destroy the wicked.

    Created over 1 year ago

  • Isaiah 9:5

    Isaiah 9:5 (NLT)
    The boots of the warrior and the uniforms bloodstained by war will all be burned. They will be fuel for the fire.

    Created over 1 year ago

  • Isaiah 9:7

    Isaiah 9:7 (NLT)
    His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!

    Created over 1 year ago

  • Isaiah 10:1

    Isaiah 10:1 (NLT)
    What sorrow awaits the unjust judges and those who issue unfair laws.

    Created over 1 year ago

  • 1 Chronicles 4:8

    1 Chronicles 4:8 (NLT)
    and Koz, who became the ancestor of Anub, Zobebah, and all the families of Aharhel son of Harum.

    Created over 1 year ago

  • 1 Chronicles 4:10

    1 Chronicles 4:10 (NLT)
    He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request.

    Created over 1 year ago

  • Isaiah 1:17

    Isaiah 1:17 (NLT)
    Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows.

    Created over 1 year ago

  • 2 Kings 13:21

    2 Kings 13:21 (NIV)
    Once while some Israelites were burying a man, suddenly they saw a band of raiders; so they threw the man's body into Elisha's tomb. When the body touched Elisha's bones, the man came to life and stood up on his feet.

    Created over 1 year ago

  • 2 Kings 6:15

    2 Kings 6:15 (NLT)
    When the servant of the man of God got up early the next morning and went outside, there were troops, horses, and chariots everywhere. “Oh, sir, what will we do now?” the young man cried to Elisha.

    Created over 1 year ago

  • Daniel 11:28-32, 36

    This ruler is Antiochius IV Epiohanes who invades in 168 BC.

    Created over 1 year ago

    Daniel 11:28 (NLT)

  • Fought a Good Fight

    This is going to be my 3rd life verse. 2 Timothy 4:7: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which…

    Created over 1 year ago

    2 Timothy 4:7 (NLT), 2 Timothy 4:8 (NLT)

  • The Crown of Righteousness

    2 Timothy 4:7-8: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will…

    Created over 1 year ago

    2 Timothy 4:7 (NLT), 2 Timothy 4:8 (NLT)

  • Run to Win

    I want to run the race of life to win. in order to do this I must exercise self-control & discipline.

    Created over 1 year ago

  • Glory of God

    I really want to live out this principle & make it one of my life verses. "Do all that I do for the glory of God."

    Created over 1 year ago

    1 Corinthians 10:31 (NLT)

  • Saul Loses His Kingdom

    I don't understand y Saul loses his kingdom just because he sacrificed and I sought God's directions. Isn't that what he was supposed to do? Also, he in good faith thought that Samuel wasn't coming anymore…

    Created over 1 year ago

    1 Samuel 13:8 (NLT), 1 Samuel 13:9 (NLT), 1 Samuel 13:10 (NLT), 1 Samuel 13:11 (NLT), 1 Samuel 13:12 (NLT), 1 Samuel 13:13 (NLT), 1 Samuel 13:14 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-02-05

  • Hiding

    How ironic that immediately after winning a big battle against the Philistines the warriors hide or escape do to fear. How quickly they forgot to turn to God.

    Created over 1 year ago

    1 Samuel 13:1 (NLT), 1 Samuel 13:6 (NLT), 1 Samuel 13:7 (NLT)

  • Israel Realizes They Have Sinned

    How come suddenly Israel realizes that they have sinned when Samuel tried to tell them this before they said they didn't care and that they still want a King? Why is it that God continually has to show…

    Created over 1 year ago

    1 Samuel 12:18 (NLT), 1 Samuel 12:19 (NLT)

  • Saul Hiding in the Baggages

    What a funny picture of fall hiding in the baggages when the time comes for him to the appointed as King! You would think that he would be happy, honored, well anything but hiding. Once again God is using…

    Created over 1 year ago

    1 Samuel 10:22 (NLT), 1 Samuel 10:23 (NLT)

  • Ark Captured by Philistines

    Now here it says that the Philistines had the ark for 7 months. But in 1 Samuel 7:1-2 it says that it was in Kiriath-Jearium for 20 years. This city appears to be within Israel so why are they mourning…

    Created over 1 year ago

    1 Samuel 6:1 (NLT)

  • No one can survive unless God wills it.

    God has a reason that I survived & I need to remember this, especially when times get hard.

    Created over 1 year ago

  • Utterly Helpless

    This passage describes how I feel without God, utterly helpless.

    Created over 1 year ago

  • God Speaks to Us

    Oh how true this passage is on how God speaks to us & how we usually don't listen to know that he's speaking to us. Especially when we get busy with our lives we r so busy that we can't hear Him. Lord…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Job 33:14 (NLT), Job 33:15 (NLT), Job 33:16 (NLT), Job 33:17 (NLT), Job 33:18 (NLT)

  • Ark Leaving Israel

    I didn't realize that the ark had left Israel for 20 years. Literally God left them. I thought that it was only a year or so. But see 1 Samuel 6:1 note bc the Philippines sent that ark back to Israel.

    Created over 1 year ago

    1 Samuel 7:2 (NLT)

  • Don't be afraid of their anger

    This passage tells those appointed to hear disputes not to be afraid of either party's anger bc the judgment is the Lord's. This really has spoken to me not to try & look for approval so much in the people…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Deuteronomy 1:17 (ASV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 100 Bookmarks

    2011-01-30

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-01-30

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2010-12-27

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2010-12-27

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2010-12-27

  • Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan

    2010-12-27