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Sacrifices (1 Chronicles 21:18-30)

I have just started reading "21-Day Fast." The reading for today (10k Chronicles 21:18-30) is a powerful reminder that a sacrifice or fast must cost it's something. David was preparing to make a sacrifice…

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1 Chronicles 21:18, 1 Chronicles 21:19, 1 Chronicles 21:20, 1 Chronicles 21:21, 1 Chronicles 21:22, 1 Chronicles 21:23, 1 Chronicles 21:24, 1 Chronicles 21:25, 1 Chronicles 21:26, 1 Chronicles 21:27
Knowing and Doing (Jas. 1:22-27)

During my devotional reading this morning, I read this from "One 2 One:"What happens if I know God’s Word, but don’t do what it says? The measure of our spiritual progress is not how much of the Bible…

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Repentance (2 Cor. 7:10)

I need to repent daily and recognize my need of God. On mt own I'm a mess. With Christ in me I am the righteousness of God.

Created 3 months ago

2 Corinthians 7:10 (ESV)
Christ the Bridge

Christ became the bridge across man's separation from God caused by sin. Hallelujah!

Created 3 months ago

2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV), Galatians 3:13 (ESV), Galatians 3:14 (ESV), Hebrews 9:24 (ESV), Hebrews 9:25 (ESV), Hebrews 9:26 (ESV)
Sin Causes Separation (Isaiah 59:1, 2)

Isaiah 59:1 and 2 are a painful reminder that sin causes separation between me and God. Although God loves me and wants to be with me, sin creates a chasm between us. God is still in His place, but sin…

Created 3 months ago

Isaiah 59:1 (ESV), Isaiah 59:2 (ESV), Jeremiah 5:20 (ESV), Jeremiah 5:21 (ESV), Jeremiah 5:22 (ESV), Jeremiah 5:23 (ESV), Jeremiah 5:24 (ESV), Jeremiah 5:25 (ESV), Jeremiah 5:26 (ESV), Jeremiah 5:27 (ESV), Jeremiah 5:28 (ESV), Jeremiah 5:29 (ESV), Jeremiah 5:30 (ESV)
Put On the New Self (Col 3:1-19)

If you have been raised with Christ--been converted--then focus on and seek heavenly things. The things of the world are not of God and will pass away (1 Jn. 2:15-17). Yes, we have to live here for a…

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Colossians 3:1 (KJV), Colossians 3:2 (KJV), Colossians 3:3 (KJV), Colossians 3:4 (KJV), Colossians 3:5 (KJV), Colossians 3:6 (KJV), Colossians 3:7 (KJV), Colossians 3:8 (KJV), Colossians 3:9 (KJV), Colossians 3:10 (KJV), Colossians 3:11 (KJV), Colossians 3:12 (KJV), Colossians 3:13 (KJV), Colossians 3:14 (KJV), Colossians 3:15 (KJV), Colossians 3:16 (KJV), Colossians 3:17 (KJV), Colossians 3:18 (KJV), Colossians 3:19 (KJV), 1 John 2:15 (KJV), 1 John 2:16 (KJV), 1 John 2:17 (KJV)
Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans

2012-02-24
God of Grace! (2 Chron. 33:1-13)

We can see clearly in 2 Chronicles 33:1-9 that Manasseh did evil in the sight of God. It wasn't as though he was trying to hide it, and even if he did, nothing can be hidden from God. Manasseh even built…

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2 Chronicles 33:1 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 33:2 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 33:3 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 33:4 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 33:5 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 33:6 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 33:7 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 33:8 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 33:9 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 33:10 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 33:11 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 33:12 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 33:13 (ESV)
Disaster or Good? (Zechariah 8:14-19)

Here is another reminder that we have a choice between disaster or good from God. If I allow the Spirit to lead I can receive the rich blessings that God desires to bestow on me (Zech. 18:14, 15). But…

Created 4 months ago

Zechariah 8:14 (KJV), Zechariah 8:15 (KJV), Zechariah 8:16 (KJV), Zechariah 8:17 (KJV), Zechariah 8:19 (KJV)
The Proper Response (Zechariah 7:4-14)

God is all powerful and is filled with mercy. There are, however, times when we test God's patience. Zechariah 7:4-14 is an example. Here God sent word through the prophet Zechariah calling for reform.…

Created 4 months ago

Jeremiah 18:5 (ESV), Jeremiah 18:6 (ESV), Jeremiah 18:7 (ESV), Jeremiah 18:8 (ESV), Jeremiah 18:9 (ESV), Jeremiah 18:10 (ESV)
God Will Fight Our Battles (2 Chron. 20:1-30)

I am so impressed by how Jehoshaphat, King of Judah, responded in the face of the threat of invasion by Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir. He and all Judah humbled themselves and called out to God. King Jehoshaphat…

Created 4 months ago

2 Chronicles 20:1 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:2 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:3 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:4 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:5 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:6 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:7 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:8 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:9 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:10 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:11 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:12 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:13 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:14 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:15 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:16 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:17 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:18 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:19 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:20 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:21 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:22 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:23 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:24 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:25 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:26 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:27 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:28 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:29 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 20:30 (ESV)
Zechariah 1:1
Zechariah 1:1 (ESV)
In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to the prophet Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, son of Iddo, saying,

Created 4 months ago
Jude 1:17-23
Jude 1:17-23 (KJV)
But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Created 4 months ago
A Call to Persevere (Jude 1:17-23)

We have been warned that in the last days scoffers will come. They are indeed here now! God calls for us who believe to stand firm in our faith and continue to walk in God's will. Yes, for may years…

Created 4 months ago

Genesis 1:1 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:20 (ESV), 2 Peter 3:9 (ESV), Jude 1:17 (ESV), Jude 1:18 (ESV), Jude 1:19 (ESV), Jude 1:20 (ESV), Jude 1:21 (ESV), Jude 1:22 (ESV), Jude 1:23 (ESV)
Asking of God (1 John 5:13-15)

I have heard some speak of making requests of God as though all we need to do is add "in Jesus' name" to the end of the request for it to be granted. Here the apostle John has laid out the conditions…

Created 4 months ago

John 14:12 (KJV), John 14:13 (KJV), John 14:14 (KJV), 1 John 5:13 (KJV), 1 John 5:14 (KJV), 1 John 5:15 (KJV)
1 John 4:13
1 John 4:13 (ESV)
By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit.

Created 4 months ago
2 Peter 3:9
2 Peter 3:9 (NASB)
The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.

Created 4 months ago
What Do You Want From Me? (Micah 6:6-8)

Some may ask: "What does God want from me?" or "What does God expect?" Here is one rendering of God's requirements (Micah 6:6-8). What is more important than burnt offerings, oil, my first born or the…

Created 4 months ago

Psalm 106:1 (NASB), Psalm 106:2 (NASB), Psalm 106:3 (NASB), Micah 6:6 (NASB), Micah 6:7 (NASB), Micah 6:8 (NASB)
Micah 6:6-8
Micah 6:6-8 (NASB)
With what shall I come to the Lord And bow myself before the God on high? Shall I come to Him with burnt offerings, With yearling calves?

Created 4 months ago
Romans 10:5-13, Romans 10:16-17, Romans 10:20-21
Romans 10:5-13 (NASB)
For Moses writes that the man who practices the righteousness which is based on law shall live by that righteousness.

Romans 10:16-17 (NASB)
However, they did not all heed the good news; for Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report?"

Romans 10:20-21 (NASB)
And Isaiah is very bold and says, "I was found by those who did not seek Me, I became manifest to those who did not ask for Me."

Created 4 months ago
Romans 9:6-8, Romans 9:22-26, Romans 9:30-33
Romans 9:6-8 (NASB)
But it is not as though the word of God has failed. For they are not all Israel who are descended from Israel;

Romans 9:22-26 (NASB)
What if God, although willing to demonstrate His wrath and to make His power known, endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction?

Romans 9:30-33 (NASB)
What shall we say then? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, attained righteousness, even the righteousness which is by faith;

Created 4 months ago
Romans 16:17-19
Romans 16:17-19 (NASB)
Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them.

Created 4 months ago
Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan

2012-01-21
Earned a Badge — Created 100 [Public] Notes

2012-01-20
Children and Heirs, If . . . (Rom. 8:15-17)

Wow. This really jumped out at me with this reading. I have read Romans 8 before, but this time the "If" in verse 17 jumped out at me. We have received a spirit of adoption as sons and daughters (v 15).…

Created 4 months ago

Matthew 10:34 (NASB), Matthew 10:35 (NASB), Matthew 10:36 (NASB), Matthew 10:37 (NASB), Matthew 10:38 (NASB), Matthew 10:39 (NASB), Romans 8:15 (NASB), Romans 8:16 (NASB), Romans 8:17 (NASB), 2 Corinthians 4:16 (NASB), 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NASB)
Romans 8:26-27
Romans 8:26-27 (NASB)
In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words;

Created 4 months ago
A Call to Holy Living (1 Peter 1:13-25)

God has paid a price for our redemption , the precious blood of Christ (1 Pet. 1:18, 19). So we are twice His, by creation and redemption. We are called to live holy lives (vv 14, 16). A tall order you…

Created 5 months ago

1 Peter 1:13 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:14 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:15 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:16 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:17 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:18 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:19 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:20 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:21 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:22 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:23 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:24 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:25 (NLT)
Romans 4:13-14
Romans 4:13-14 (NLT)
Clearly, God’s promise to give the whole earth to Abraham and his descendants was based not on his obedience to God’s law, but on a right relationship with God that comes by faith.

Created 5 months ago
Romans 3:19-28, Romans 3:31
Romans 3:19-28 (NLT)
Obviously, the law applies to those to whom it was given, for its purpose is to keep people from having excuses, and to show that the entire world is guilty before God.

Romans 3:31 (NLT)
Well then, if we emphasize faith, does this mean that we can forget about the law? Of course not! In fact, only when we have faith do we truly fulfill the law.

Created 5 months ago
Romans 3:19-20
Romans 3:19-20 (NLT)
Obviously, the law applies to those to whom it was given, for its purpose is to keep people from having excuses, and to show that the entire world is guilty before God.

Created 5 months ago
Drawing Close to God (Jas. 4:1-10)

We must be careful if the evil desires that result from our carnal nature. Even when we are converted, the carnal man or woman still resides within (Rom. 7:13-25). But we must not give in to its desires…

Created 5 months ago

Romans 7:13 (NLT), Romans 7:14 (NLT), Romans 7:15 (NLT), Romans 7:16 (NLT), Romans 7:17 (NLT), Romans 7:18 (NLT), Romans 7:19 (NLT), Romans 7:20 (NLT), Romans 7:21 (NLT), Romans 7:22 (NLT), Romans 7:23 (NLT), Romans 7:24 (NLT), Romans 7:25 (NLT), James 4:1 (NLT), James 4:2 (NLT), James 4:3 (NLT), James 4:4 (NLT)
True Wisdom (Jas. 3:13-18)

Many attain knowledge, but there is urgent nee for true wisdom, that which comes from God. When I acquire godly wisdom, I learn to live humbly with and with honor. Where wisdom reigns you will not find…

Created 5 months ago

James 3:13 (NLT), James 3:14 (NLT), James 3:15 (NLT), James 3:16 (NLT), James 3:17 (NLT), James 3:18 (NLT)
Controlling the Tongue (Jas. 3:1-12)

O that we could control the tongue. It can wreak such havoc, destroying all in it's path. It's a sorry excuse to exclaim, "That's just the way I am." That may be the way I have chosen to be but that's…

Created 5 months ago

Job 5:17 (NLT), Psalm 94:12 (NLT), James 3:1 (NLT), James 3:2 (NLT), James 3:3 (NLT), James 3:4 (NLT), James 3:5 (NLT), James 3:6 (NLT), James 3:7 (NLT), James 3:8 (NLT), James 3:9 (NLT), James 3:10 (NLT), James 3:11 (NLT), James 3:12 (NLT)
James 2:10-13
James 2:10-13 (NLT)
For the person who keeps all of the laws except one is as guilty as a person who has broken all of God’s laws.

Created 5 months ago
James 2:14-26
James 2:14-26 (NLT)
What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?

Created 5 months ago
James 2:14, James 2:16-26
James 2:14 (NLT)
What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?

James 2:16-26 (NLT)
and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do?

Created 5 months ago
Walking Upright (Heb. 13:4, 5)

Here are two areas where our society has gone far astray; keeping the marriage bed undefiled and loving (chasing after) money. These are carnal desires of the flesh that we must not give in to (Rom. 7:18-25).…

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Romans 7:18 (NASB), Romans 7:19 (NASB), Romans 7:20 (NASB), Romans 7:21 (NASB), Romans 7:22 (NASB), Romans 7:23 (NASB), Romans 7:24 (NASB), Romans 7:25 (NASB), Romans 8:5 (NASB), Romans 8:6 (NASB), Romans 8:8 (NASB), Hebrews 13:4 (NASB), Hebrews 13:5 (NASB)
John 10:7-18
John 10:7-18 (NASB)
So Jesus said to them again, "Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.

Created 5 months ago
Hebrews 11:6
Hebrews 11:6 (NASB)
And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.

Created 5 months ago
John 7:24
John 7:24 (NASB)
Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment."

Created 5 months ago
Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

2012-01-06
Hebrews 8:10-13
Hebrews 8:10-13 (NIV)
This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.

Created 5 months ago
Spiritually Perceptive (Heb. 5:11-14)

Notice that in this letter to the Hebrews that the author wants to share more spiritual insight with them, but he concludes that they are not prepared to receive it. He refers to them as spiritually dull…

Created 5 months ago

Ephesians 6:10 (KJV), Ephesians 6:11 (KJV), Ephesians 6:12 (KJV), Ephesians 6:13 (KJV), Hebrews 5:7 (KJV), Hebrews 5:11 (KJV), Hebrews 5:12 (KJV), Hebrews 5:13 (KJV), Hebrews 5:14 (KJV)
The Importance of Earnest Prayer (Heb. 5:7)

If Jesus, being the Son of God, while He was on earth dwelling in human form realized the urgent need for earnest prayer, how much more do we need to cry out to God in prayer on a daily basis. Only in…

Created 5 months ago

Ephesians 6:10 (NLT), Ephesians 6:11 (NLT), Ephesians 6:12 (NLT), Ephesians 6:13 (NLT), Hebrews 5:7 (NLT)
Hebrews 4:14-16
Hebrews 4:14-16 (NLT)
So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe.

Created 5 months ago
John 15:1-7
John 15:1-7 (NLT)
“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener.

Created 5 months ago
Hebrews 3:12-15
Hebrews 3:12-15 (NLT)
Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God.

Created 5 months ago
2 Kings 19:5-7
2 Kings 19:5-7 (ESV)
When the servants of King Hezekiah came to Isaiah,

Created 5 months ago
Matthew 6:25-34
Matthew 6:25-34 (ESV)
"Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?

Created 5 months ago
James 1:2-8, James 1:12-18, James 1:22-27
James 1:2-8 (KJV)
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

James 1:12-18 (KJV)
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

James 1:22-27 (KJV)
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Created 5 months ago
God is Faithful (2 Tim. 4)

Paul faced many trials and challenges in his life. In his second letter to Timothy, he encouraged Timothy to be strong and courageous and to continue to preach the Word (2 Tim 4:1-5). Even in the face…

Created 5 months ago

2 Timothy 4:1 (NIV), 2 Timothy 4:2 (NIV), 2 Timothy 4:3 (NIV), 2 Timothy 4:4 (NIV), 2 Timothy 4:5 (NIV), 2 Timothy 4:6 (NIV), 2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV), 2 Timothy 4:8 (NIV), 2 Timothy 4:16 (NIV), 2 Timothy 4:17 (NIV), 2 Timothy 4:18 (NIV)
Praise the Lord (Psalm 8)

Let the Lord be praised for He is truly an excellent God. All things were created by Him and He sustains all things. And mankind, though we sin continually God is still merciful and gracious toward us.…

Created 5 months ago

Psalm 8:1 (NIV), Psalm 8:2 (NIV), Psalm 8:3 (NIV), Psalm 8:4 (NIV), Psalm 8:5 (NIV), Psalm 8:6 (NIV), Psalm 8:7 (NIV), Psalm 8:8 (NIV), Psalm 8:9 (NIV)
Boldness, with Love & Discipline (2 Tim. 2:7-12)

God does not want us to go around in fear of anything. References to fear of God speak of reverence for Him. God has given us a spirit of power, love and self discipline (2 Tim. 1:7). We are to share…

Created 5 months ago

Romans 8:34 (NLT), Romans 8:35 (NLT), Romans 8:36 (NLT), Romans 8:37 (NLT), Romans 8:38 (NLT), Romans 8:39 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 5:13 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 5:14 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 5:15 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 5:16 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 5:18 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 5:19 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NLT), 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT), 2 Timothy 1:8 (NLT), 2 Timothy 1:9 (NLT), 2 Timothy 1:10 (NLT), 2 Timothy 1:11 (NLT), 2 Timothy 1:12 (NLT)
Contentment (1 Tim 6:6-21)

In 1 Timothy 6, Paul's letter to Timothy is a good word for us all. Paul speaks of godliness with contentment being considered wealth. What a concept? I do not take this to mean that I should not have…

Created 6 months ago

1 Timothy 6:6 (KJV), 1 Timothy 6:7 (KJV), 1 Timothy 6:8 (KJV), 1 Timothy 6:9 (KJV), 1 Timothy 6:10 (KJV), 1 Timothy 6:11 (KJV), 1 Timothy 6:12 (KJV), 1 Timothy 6:13 (KJV), 1 Timothy 6:14 (KJV), 1 Timothy 6:15 (KJV), 1 Timothy 6:16 (KJV), 1 Timothy 6:17 (KJV), 1 Timothy 6:18 (KJV), 1 Timothy 6:19 (KJV), 1 Timothy 6:20 (KJV), 1 Timothy 6:21 (KJV)
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