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Loving the unlovable. Not easy, but necessary!
Today my devotional was about loving the unlovable. How God may have strategically placed some difficult people in our lives because He trusts us to love them and show them the love of Christ. As soon…
Created 24 days ago
Matthew 5:38 (NIV), Matthew 5:39 (NIV), Matthew 5:40 (NIV), Matthew 5:41 (NIV), Matthew 5:42 (NIV), Matthew 5:43 (NIV), Matthew 5:44 (NIV), Matthew 5:45 (NIV), Matthew 5:46 (NIV), Matthew 5:47 (NIV), Matthew 5:48 (NIV)
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Loving the unlovable. Not easy, but necessary!
Today my devotional was about loving the unlovable. How God may have strategically placed some difficult people in our lives because He trusts us to love them and show them the love of Christ. As soon…
Created 24 days ago
Matthew 5:38 (NIV), Matthew 5:39 (NIV), Matthew 5:40 (NIV), Matthew 5:41 (NIV), Matthew 5:42 (NIV), Matthew 5:43 (NIV), Matthew 5:44 (NIV), Matthew 5:45 (NIV), Matthew 5:46 (NIV), Matthew 5:47 (NIV), Matthew 5:48 (NIV)
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Have you fallen into temptation? Been close?
The Bible clearly says that one of the ways we can safeguard ourselves against temptation is to pray. Without prayer, we will eventually end up succumbing to the temptations that surround us. God wants…
Created 4 months ago
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Giving when you haven't got anything.
I think that God really blesses us when we give in the midst of our lack. It is like taking a step of faith, saying - God, I don't have much but in spite of this, I am going to give you what little I…
Created 4 months ago
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Zacchaeus passed the test
in Luke 18, JEsus tells a rich man to sell everything he has and to give to the poor. When he does this, he will then be worthy of being a follower of Christ.however, the rich man becomes sad because…
Created 4 months ago
Luke 18:24 (KJV), Luke 18:25 (KJV), Luke 19:8 (KJV), Luke 19:9 (KJV), Luke 19:10 (KJV)
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Forgetting to say "Thank You"
How many times do we forget to say thank you, to someone who we are very close to in our lives because we are simply so used to it? Perhaps you are used to God's goodness and favor. Maybe you are used…
Created 4 months ago
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God's word is clear on divorce, why do we try to change it?
When it comes to the body of Christ, we try to blur the lines and the word of God to sometimes fit our own situations and lifestyles. God's word is true, period. It is not up to us to twist the word and…
Created 4 months ago
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What people value, God HATES.
This verse is a reminder that God sees our hearts and what the world considers to be of value, God detests. What does the world value? - Fame - Fortune - Worldly gain - To have pride - An all about…
Created 4 months ago
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Being a good steward with your money.
I really like verse 11 in the 16th chapter of Luke because God is basically saying, if you can't handle your money here on earth then why should I trust you with heavenly things and heavenly matters?…
Created 4 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 500 Highlights
2012-02-04
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Feeling angry? God says - Get rid of it!
Sometimes we wonder, what do we do with all of the anger, bitterness, rage, and all of that nasty stuff that we have inside of us? If we are foolish, all of that junk will fester inside of us and cause…
Created 5 months ago
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Fools SHOW IT! God says..stop.
This verse is super amazing. People who are foolish end up venting it out in anger..in other words, they "show it." People who "show it" are people who basically make it crystal clear and very abundant…
Created 5 months ago
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In my anger, don't sin or cause drama
I need to remember that wen I'm angry I shouldn't be stirring up drama or causing problems. When you're mad sometimes the best thing to do is to keep your mouth shut. The Bible says that an angry person…
Created 5 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 Highlights
2011-12-12
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If God is calling sinners, why does the church scorn them?
I love this verse because it's so true. This is a verse that I think many believers need to read in the Church of Christ. Jesus came to reach the sinners, yet there are so many Christians who are comfortable…
Created 6 months ago
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More wickedness, less love
This verse really speaks to me! It reminds me so much of this generation and what the world looks like right now. There is so much wickedness and evil around everywhere and the love of many has grown…
Created 6 months ago
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Who are the chosen? Those that say - YES to God!
In this chapter is reads, "For many are invited, but few are chosen." This summer I learned about this verse in a whole new way. My husband and I went to Jesus Culture Awakening in Chicago, Illinois…
Created 6 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2011-11-28
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How anger, rage, malice, slander and bad talk can destroy you.
So today I was going through the book and really taking my time reading through the verses and thinking about how each verse applied to my life. When I got to verse 5 where it says "Put to death, therefore,…
Created 7 months ago
Colossians 3:5 (NIV), Colossians 3:6 (NIV), Colossians 3:7 (NIV), Colossians 3:8 (NIV), Colossians 3:9 (NIV), Colossians 3:10 (NIV)
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Its easier to lose the presence than it is to find it!
I just finished reading the Joyce Meyers devotional and that line is what really stuck out to me. It takes consistency and seeking the Lord on a regular basis to stay in his presence. However, we can…
Created 7 months ago
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Paul's cry, my cry - I want to know You!
This verse strikes a chord in my heart! Paul's cry is my cry to the Lord - I WANT TO KNOW YOU! That should be the cry of every believer, Lord "I want to know You!" In my heart this has been ringing true,…
Created 8 months ago
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Rejoice..Rejoice..Rejoice!
I love how the theme of Philippians seems to be - REJOICE! The irony of it all is that Paul wrote this letter to the Philippians during his imprisonment. Yet, the continual cry and exhortation is to REJOICE.…
Created 8 months ago
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Suffering Produces Strength!
Have you ever heard the cliche phrase "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger?" With God it's even better, because if something does kill you it will lead you to Him anyway if you know Him..(lol) But…
Created 8 months ago
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The purpose of my gift? To serve!
This verse is powerful because it really shows us what the purpose behind having gifts are...to serve, bless God, and bless others [to point others to GOD.] People think that they have gifts just for…
Created 8 months ago
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Stop Wasting Your Time!
I love this verse because it's simple but it gets the point across. Don't waste your time on foolishness but make the most of every opportunity that God has given you. I think this verse is saying to…
Created 8 months ago
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Grieving the Holy Spirit with Unwholesome Talk
This is something that I really need to work on - unwholesome talk. Many times I have a really negative or attitude, or simply some very negative things that are going on in my mind..and I verbalize it.…
Created 8 months ago
Ephesians 4:29 (NIV), Ephesians 4:30 (NIV), Ephesians 4:31 (NIV), Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
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The Weak are Not Dispensable!
I think the reason that God says the weak are indispensable is because of the verse that says in our weakness God is strong. God uses us in our weakness. When we are weak we can only depend on God and…
Created 9 months ago
1 Corinthians 12:22 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 12:23 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 12:24 (NIV)
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Romans 12:6
Romans 12:6 (NIV)
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith;Created 10 months ago
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Sins Christians Easily Fall Into
I like verse 29-30 because it shows that the following things are not approved by God yet we easily fall into these sins regularly. 1. Gossip - how many times do we find ourselves talking about other…
Created 11 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-07-05
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Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans
2011-06-10
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2011-06-10
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Proverbs 5:17
Proverbs 5:17 (CEV)
Save yourself for your wife and don't have sex with other women.Created 12 months ago
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1 Corinthians 2:3
1 Corinthians 2:3 (NIV)
I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling.Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2011-04-01
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-03-02
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-02-27
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Isaiah 41:9
Isaiah 41:9 (NCV)
I took you from places far away on the earth and called you from a faraway country. I said, ‘You are my servants.’ I have chosen you and have not turned against you.Created over 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-02-26
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-01-17
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Matthew 4:17
Matthew 4:17 (CEV)
Then Jesus started preaching, “Turn back to God! The kingdom of heaven will soon be here.”Created almost 2 years ago
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Matthew 4:4
Matthew 4:4 (CEV)
Jesus answered, “The Scriptures say: ‘No one can live only on food. People need every word that God has spoken.’ ”Created almost 2 years ago
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Matthew 3:11
Matthew 3:11 (CEV)
I baptize you with water so you will give up your sins. But someone more powerful is going to come, and I am not good enough even to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.Created almost 2 years ago
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Matthew 3:3
Matthew 3:3 (CEV)
John was the one the prophet Isaiah was talking about, when he said, “In the desert someone is shouting, ‘Get the road ready for the Lord! Make a straight path for him.’ ”Created almost 2 years ago
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Genesis 9:22
Genesis 9:22 (CEV)
Ham entered the tent and saw him naked, then went back outside and told his brothers.Created almost 2 years ago
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Genesis 9:11
Genesis 9:11 (CEV)
I promise every living creature that the earth and those living on it will never again be destroyed by a flood.Created almost 2 years ago
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Genesis 8:21
Genesis 8:21 (CEV)
The smell of the burning offering pleased the [Lord], and he said: Never again will I punish the earth for the sinful things its people do. All of them have evil thoughts from the time they are young, but I will never destroy everything that breathes, as I did this time.Created almost 2 years ago
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