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Noah, Daniel, and Job
Righteousness is doing what is right in the face of adversity and when no one is watching. The three greatest examples of righteousness in the old testament are Noah, Daniel, and Job. To hunger and thirst…
Created 3 months ago
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The Godly Die
When we see the righteous die before their time, we often question God. We are often perplexed and angry with the loss of a good man, yet celebrate the death of the wicked. Trust the Lord when others…
Created 4 months ago
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Cyrus the Lord's Shepherd
Is it just me or does god call out, by name, the man who restores Jerusalem before it's destroyed? Quite possibly one of the easiest examples of prophecy becoming reality in the old testament. Now it's…
Created 5 months ago
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Dedicating Yourself to the Lord
Elisha's response to Elijah's call is outstanding. Elisha took his livelihood and burned it on the alter of the Lord. Think of how different your life would be if you took everything you had and gave…
Created 8 months ago
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Trust Challenges
Asa lived a remarkable life dedicated to the Lord. But our destiny, as you all know, is not determined how we followed the Lord for most of our lives. After living for the Lord for decades, we can all…
Created 8 months ago
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Bad Things Happen to Good People
According to this passage, Abijah is a good child, specifically "The only good thing that the Lord, the God of Israel, sees in the entire family of Jeroboam." To many, we view this death as a tragedy;…
Created 8 months ago
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Trust and Fear
You can't buy integrity and poverty hardens your heart. Those with integrity show that they fear the Lord as well as the consequences of lying. Those who ask for what they need show that they trust God…
Created 9 months ago
Proverbs 22:1 (NLT), Proverbs 30:8 (NLT), Hebrews 12:1 (NLT), Hebrews 12:2 (NLT), Hebrews 12:3 (NLT)
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Enjoy What You Have
Finding contentment in all things is a gift rarely found by all who inhabit the earth. We wait for God to provide us with all of our heart's deepest desires, and it is only then that we say "I am content."…
Created 9 months ago
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Hope Deferred
Wishing, hoping, and waiting tests our hearts for patience. Don't forget who is responsible for your answered prayers when they finally become reality.
Created 9 months ago
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Uriah the Hittite betrayed
Among David's might warriors is Uriah the Hittite. These men were part of David's inner circle. He was very close with these men throughout the years of service they provided in his bodyguard. To me,…
Created 10 months ago
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Obedience Greater than Sacrifice
It's easy to lose sight of which is greater, obedience or sacrifice when you are prideful. It is like praying for money everyday and saying to God, "I'll give it to you and your people." God commands…
Created 11 months ago
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Being Like Everyone Else
Israel was set apart as God's special possession; a nation unlike any other. Time and time again they try to be like surrounding nations by worshipping their gods and intermarrying with them. When we…
Created 12 months ago
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Bible Humor
The Israelites agreed to follow Joshua just as they followed Moses. So pretty much, they don't have very high expectations for themselves. During the forty plus years if grumbling and complaining against…
Created 12 months ago
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The Lord The King
This is the first instance where we see the Lord recognized as their king. It is strange that this passage follows the Lord predicting their disobedience and idolatry. But nonetheless this was a great…
Created 12 months ago
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Eradicating the Wicked
The Lord's intention was to completely wipe out the people with detestable worship practices. Without properly destroying these people, their practices live on; only to be imitated by the Israelites in…
Created about 1 year ago
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Pagan Worship
For many it is tough to understand why the Lord wanted to destroy the Canaanites without mercy rather than just evict them from the promised land. This is one of the clearest passages as to why they had…
Created about 1 year ago
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Unequally Yoked
God makes it clear from this point that marrying another that has no reverence for Him, is like committing spiritual suicide. Your spouse can be an incredible source of strength if you are both equally…
Created about 1 year ago
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Brevity of Life
Life is short. It is so important to live your life to the fullest measure. Pray for wisdom and hopefully through it you can truly understand the brevity of life and the call to live for the Lord.
Created about 1 year ago
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True Sacrifices
When giving to God, it's important to take this verse into account. If we don't give God our best, how can we expect the same from Him? It is clear the Lord honors obedience above sacrifice, this we know,…
Created about 1 year ago
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Taking Our Place
From the very beginning of the law, the Lord has made it clear that death is required for the Lord to accept sinners as His holy people. In this instance, the death is place on the animal to make the…
Created about 1 year ago
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God has Feet!
It's crazy to think people were able to actually hear God's audible voice, but to physically see Him would be astonishing. We are called to live by faith today without seeing or hearing; however we can…
Created about 1 year ago
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A Day of Rest
Taking a complete day of rest was and remains today a gift from God. If you neglect this gift you will become bitter from the toil. Take a day to rest and enjoy your life.
Created about 1 year ago
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The Lord will Fight for You
God is a protective father. He will let you see and experience all the things on earth. But when it comes to your eternal life with Him, God will fight for you.
Created about 1 year ago
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Time to Act
I find this passage very interesting regarding prayer. If the Hebrews were in bondage for 430 years and had prayed for freedom, why did it take so long for a response? The will of the Lord is unfathomable.…
Created about 1 year ago
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God's Plans
This is what makes Joseph a hero and truly transformed since his youth. He is incredibly humble and accepts his brothers' sins as the plans of God. He is no longer a conceited immature boy, but now a…
Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-04-03
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-03-20
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-01-02
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