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Run with perseverance the race
Missin' my dad today. A year ago on January 23, 2011 my dad went home to be with the Lord. Today on the Relevant Ministry Blog, I wrote about perseverance - and, how my dad is an example to me as one…
Created 4 months ago
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The present ministry of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit indwells and empowers the Christian in order to live a godly life and to serve effectively. The indwelling of believers by the Holy Spirit began after the death and resurrection of Jesus…
Created 4 months ago
John 7:37 (KJV), John 7:38 (KJV), John 7:39 (KJV), 1 Corinthians 6:19 (KJV), Ephesians 5:18 (KJV)
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Fear and faith
An enemy of faith is fear. The two cannot coexist. When we are afraid our faith is greatly affected. "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Is Jesus your wind and wave rebuker? RelevantMinistry.org/Nelson…
Created 5 months ago
Matthew 8:23 (KJV), Matthew 8:24 (KJV), Matthew 8:25 (KJV), Matthew 8:26 (KJV)
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Jesus' thoughts on serving
Love your enemies Do good to them who hate youBless them that curse youPray for them that use you Don't worry about yourself - "turn your cheek"Don't worry about your stuff - "give it away with no expectations"…
Created 5 months ago
Luke 6:27 (KJV), Luke 6:28 (KJV), Luke 6:29 (KJV), Luke 6:30 (KJV), Luke 6:31 (KJV), Luke 6:32 (KJV), Luke 6:33 (KJV), Luke 6:34 (KJV), Luke 6:35 (KJV), Luke 6:36 (KJV), Luke 6:37 (KJV), Luke 6:38 (KJV)
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Through Jesus Christ the Holy Spirit is available
Matthew 3:11, Luke 3:16, Acts 1:8 "he (Jesus) shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire" Acts 1:8 The Holy Spirit provides the power needed for service. The purpose of such power in service…
Created 5 months ago
Matthew 3:11 (KJV), Luke 3:16 (KJV), Acts 1:5 (KJV), Acts 1:8 (KJV)
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Personal development
This one verse cover eighteen years of Jesus' life. At the age of thirty he begins his ministry years which are recorded in the Gospels. Beginning at age twelve, in this verse we discover four vital areas…
Created 5 months ago
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How do I get aligned with God and the things He has in mind?
Mary is a good example of aligning with God. Interestingly, she was the unlikely way, as far as human thinking, for the Messiah to come into the world. Mary was challenged with plans totally different…
Created 5 months ago
Luke 1:26 (KJV), Luke 1:27 (KJV), Luke 1:28 (KJV), Luke 1:29 (KJV), Luke 1:30 (KJV), Luke 1:31 (KJV), Luke 1:32 (KJV), Luke 1:33 (KJV), Luke 1:34 (KJV), Luke 1:35 (KJV), Luke 1:36 (KJV), Luke 1:37 (KJV), Luke 1:38 (KJV)
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God knows better than me
It's incredible, the plan that is on target for my life is already known by God. It's His plan and it: -is not frustrating, but will bring peace. -can be trusted because it is good. -will have all the…
Created 5 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2012-01-01
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The indwelling of the Holy Spirit
'...your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost...' What does this mean? The Holy Spirit lives inside the bodies of believers. Believers are not their own because of the price Jesus Christ paid for their…
Created 5 months ago
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Two reasonable things to do
Give yourself totally to God. Why? Because His love for us keeps so many bad things, that we really deserve, from coming our way. Be transformed and different from the world around you. How? By changing…
Created 5 months ago
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How's your heart doing?
"Out of it (the heart), are the issues of life" - Proverbs 4:23b, both physically and spiritually. Being centered spiritually - having Christ in the center of our lives is a spiritual heart issue. Just…
Created 5 months ago
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Seeking and Setting
Colossians 3:1-17How to, as a risen one, seek and set your affection on things above::5 mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth :8 put off all these...:10 put on the new man:12 put on…
Created 5 months ago
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)
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Faith overcomes our fears
Afraid? Of what? To feel the spirit's glad release?To pass from pain to perfect peace,The strife and strain of life to cease?Afraid? Of that? Afraid? Of what?Afraid to see the Saviour's face,To hear His…
Created 6 months ago
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Powerful responses
Both forgiveness and unforgiveness are powerful! Forgiveness sets us free. Unforgiveness is like being put in a 'jail' - Matthew 18:24. Both responses are powerful and are the result of choices we make.…
Created 7 months ago
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The great transformation
Jesus lives to save and change us in order that we may know and do His will in order to please Him. RelevantMinistry.org/Nelson (http://relevantministry.org/Nelson)
Created 8 months ago
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Walk in the way Christ walked
We know that we belong to (abide in :6) Him because of our desire to keep His commandments (3) and to keep His Word (5). And when we sin in our walk, Jesus Christ is our advocate (1). RelevantMinistry.org/Nelson…
Created 8 months ago
1 John 2:1 (ESV), 1 John 2:2 (ESV), 1 John 2:3 (ESV), 1 John 2:4 (ESV), 1 John 2:5 (ESV), 1 John 2:6 (ESV)
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Doing everything in the name of the Lord Jesus
(1-4) Struggle with flesh begins in the mind. (5-11) As a Christ follower, I'm dead and hidden in Christ (3), however I must choose to die in each moment. The choice is to put off and put on by renewing…
Created 8 months ago
Colossians 3:1 (ESV), Colossians 3:2 (ESV), Colossians 3:3 (ESV), Colossians 3:4 (ESV), Colossians 3:5 (ESV), Colossians 3:6 (ESV), Colossians 3:7 (ESV), Colossians 3:8 (ESV), Colossians 3:9 (ESV), Colossians 3:10 (ESV), Colossians 3:11 (ESV), Colossians 3:12 (ESV), Colossians 3:13 (ESV), Colossians 3:14 (ESV), Colossians 3:15 (ESV), Colossians 3:16 (ESV), Colossians 3:17 (ESV)
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Getting in step with God
(1-7) God can be trusted! What He says is true no matter what some may say to cause discouragment and distrust. (8-10) Time is not an issue with God. He is never late for anything. He always has good…
Created 8 months ago
2 Peter 3:1 (KJV), 2 Peter 3:2 (KJV), 2 Peter 3:3 (KJV), 2 Peter 3:4 (KJV), 2 Peter 3:5 (KJV), 2 Peter 3:6 (KJV), 2 Peter 3:7 (KJV), 2 Peter 3:8 (KJV), 2 Peter 3:9 (KJV), 2 Peter 3:10 (KJV), 2 Peter 3:11 (KJV), 2 Peter 3:12 (KJV), 2 Peter 3:13 (KJV)
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We're blessed!
We're blessed (3) - chosen (4) - adopted (5) - accepted (6) - forgiven (7) - able to know His will (9) - included in His plan (10) - obtained an inheritance (11) - sealed with the Holy Spirit (13)! RelevantMinistry.org/Nelson…
Created 8 months ago
Ephesians 1:3 (ESV), Ephesians 1:4 (ESV), Ephesians 1:5 (ESV), Ephesians 1:6 (ESV), Ephesians 1:7 (ESV), Ephesians 1:8 (ESV), Ephesians 1:9 (ESV), Ephesians 1:10 (ESV), Ephesians 1:11 (ESV), Ephesians 1:12 (ESV), Ephesians 1:13 (ESV), Ephesians 1:14 (ESV)
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I belong
The gospel of God concerns His Son the Lord Jesus Christ who resurrected from the dead through whom we have received grace by obedience of faith and are called to belong to Him. (vs 1-7) RelevantMinistry.org/Nelson…
Created 9 months ago
Romans 1:1 (ESV), Romans 1:2 (ESV), Romans 1:3 (ESV), Romans 1:4 (ESV), Romans 1:5 (ESV), Romans 1:6 (ESV), Romans 1:7 (ESV)
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What rules?
God's ways, His will - decisions we make. How do I know? A bottom line indicator of what's right is - peace. Let it rule. Like an umpire in a baseball game calls the balls and strikes. Let the 'peace…
Created 9 months ago
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Father Abraham
By faith, not works, comes God's approval. Abraham's approval came by faith and he is the father of all believers. RelevantMinistry.org/Nelson (http://relevantministry.org/Nelson)
Created 11 months ago
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This Promise
Who besides the people that repented and believed who Peter was talking with are receivers of this promise of receiving the Holy Spirit? You, me, and all believers today! RelevantMinistry.org/Nelson…
Created 12 months ago
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Relationship vs Religion
What pleases God? What does He want? Does He want you, or the things that you do? RelevantMinistry.org/Nelson (http://relevantministry.org/Nelson)
Created 12 months ago
Romans 2:25 (GWT), Romans 2:26 (GWT), Romans 2:27 (GWT), Romans 2:28 (GWT), Romans 2:29 (GWT)
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In you and on you
The ministry of the Holy Spirit is vital today. He indwells and empowers believers to live godly and serve effectively! RelevantMinistry.org/Nelson (http://relevantministry.org/Nelson)
Created 12 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-01-24
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Philippians 2:1
Philippians 2:1 (NIV84)
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,Created over 1 year ago
Labels: humility
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-01-14
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-01-14
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2011-01-02
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Romans 8:28
Romans 8:28 (NIV84)
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.Created over 1 year ago
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Romans 8:29
Romans 8:29 (NIV84)
For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.Created over 1 year ago
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