Paul Van Buren

  • but are we?

    Matthew 21:43 (NIV84)
    “Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 21:21-22

    Matthew 21:21-22 (NIV84)
    Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 21:14

    Matthew 21:14 (NIV84)
    The blind and the lame came to him at the temple, and he healed them.

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  • Matthew 20:34

    Matthew 20:34 (NIV84)
    Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 17:18

    Matthew 17:18 (NIV84)
    Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed from that moment.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 15:30

    Matthew 15:30 (NIV84)
    Great crowds came to him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute and many others, and laid them at his feet; and he healed them.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 15:28

    Matthew 15:28 (NIV84)
    Then Jesus answered, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 14:36

    Matthew 14:36 (NIV84)
    and begged him to let the sick just touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched him were healed.

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  • Matthew 14:14

    Matthew 14:14 (NIV84)
    When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 14:2

    Matthew 14:2 (NIV84)
    and he said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 12:31-32

    Matthew 12:31-32 (NIV84)
    And so I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 12:22

    Matthew 12:22 (NIV84)
    Then they brought him a demon‑possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 12:15-16

    Matthew 12:15-16 (NIV84)
    Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Many followed him, and he healed all their sick,

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 12:13

    Matthew 12:13 (NIV84)
    Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out and it was completely restored, just as sound as the other.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 11:11

    Matthew 11:11 (NIV84)
    I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 11:5

    Matthew 11:5 (NIV84)
    The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 10:28

    Matthew 10:28 (NIV84)
    Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 10:8

    Matthew 10:8 (NIV84)
    Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 10:1

    Matthew 10:1 (NIV84)
    He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 9:35

    Matthew 9:35 (NIV84)
    Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 9:32

    Matthew 9:32 (NIV84)
    While they were going out, a man who was demon‑possessed and could not talk was brought to Jesus.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 9:27

    Matthew 9:27 (NIV84)
    As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 9:20

    Matthew 9:20 (NIV84)
    Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak.

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 9:18

    Matthew 9:18 (NIV84)
    While he was saying this, a ruler came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.”

    Created 3 months ago

  • Matthew 9:2

    Matthew 9:2 (NIV84)
    Some men brought to him a paralytic, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.”

    Created 3 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans

    2012-02-27

  • Earned a Badge — Created 100 Bookmarks

    2012-02-12

  • The Purpose of fasting

    We are often so wrong in our attitude of fasting. We think by fasting we can twist God's arm into giving us what we want. But fasting isn't about God, it's about us. Fasting does not change God, it…

    Created 4 months ago

    Daniel 10:9 (NIV84), Daniel 10:10 (NIV84)

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2011-02-08

  • A New Song

    What do any of us know of being patient in a land where we pride ourselves in the speed of getting what we want. Could you imagine being patient to save the money to buy a car, I mean full price, or a…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Genesis 1:1 (NIV84)

  • Learning To Lean

    From the moment we are born we begin to learn independence. Some may see a new born as being dependent on his parents and never needing to do anything for himself. However, from the very moment he emerges…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 33:19 (NIV84)

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  • Where Does God Really Shine?

    Reading through Job's reflection on what his life had been compared to where he was now breaks my heart. Which of us cannot identify with him in some fashion. He had a good life, truly blessed and showed…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Job 29:1 (NIV84), Job 30:1 (NIV84)

  • Death Is Naked Before God

    Don't you just love this imagery: Death is naked before God. Job is using incredible language to reveal a greater insight to God than his "friends" have demonstrated. Where did such insight come from?…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 26:6 (NIV84)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2011-01-10

  • Not An Unfamiliar Complaint

    Job is not the first to complain about the prosperity of the unrighteous and I don't think he will be the last. The way I look at it is, let them have their "fun" while they can because it will only be…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Job 21:7 (NIV84)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-01-07

  • Even Though ...

    Even though I am walking through hard times I will not allow fear to paralyze me because ... Even though I am facing cancer I will not allow fear to paralyze me because ... Even though I am being threatened…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 23:1 (NIV84)

  • Remember

    This is quite the psalm as the psalmist records his lament before the Lord. Where are you God? I wonder how often that question has been asked. I wonder how often I have asked that question as my problems…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 22:1 (NIV84)

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  • They see what they want to see

    Have you ever noticed how hard it is to try to get someone to see with a different perspective? I don't know if you have realized it but the world is still into idol making. We are still trying to see…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 18:25 (NIV84), Psalm 18:26 (NIV84)

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  • When we have Jesus we don't have anything to fear

    How are you starting off this New Year? As I read the first verse of Psalm 21 it struck me how wrong we often get it. Like everyone else I started today wondering what this year would hold but as I read…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 27:1 (NIV84)

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-01-01

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-01-01

  • Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan

    2010-12-30

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan

    2010-12-21

  • As I read Revelation tonight concerning our first…

    As I read Revelation tonight concerning our first love I am reminded of how critical I come across in my blogs against the Church. I have been challenged on this but people do not understand; when I am…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Revelation 2:1 (NIV84)

  • My eyelids are demanding I allow them to close but…

    My eyelids are demanding I allow them to close but before I do I just wanted to respond to a nagging thought concerning Psalm 51. In this psalm David speaks plainly about his guilt, shame and desire for…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 51:1 (NIV84)

  • The closest I have ever felt to God is when I used…

    The closest I have ever felt to God is when I used to go for walks with him in the woods behind my house. Every day I would step away from my busy household and escape into the wild to walk with the Lord.…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Isaiah 7:10 (NIV84), Isaiah 7:11 (NIV84), Isaiah 7:12 (NIV84), Isaiah 7:13 (NIV84), Isaiah 7:14 (NIV84), Isaiah 7:15 (NIV84)

  • What's in a name, right? Every time I read this passage…

    What's in a name, right? Every time I read this passage in Revelation 19 I am in awe of the reverence for the many names of Jesus. It's going to be an incredible day when we are called by name by the…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Revelation 19:1 (NIV84)

  • Last night i finally got around to decorating the…

    Last night i finally got around to decorating the Christmas tree with the children. It has been up since December 1st as per our tradition but there was a problem with the built in lights. We bought a…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Exodus 25:1 (NIV84)

  • Joseph's reaction is not surprising. He was raised…

    Joseph's reaction is not surprising. He was raised in the traditions and belonged to a region governed by the law of Moses and the traditions from this. Many areas of Palestine had fallen away from or…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Matthew 1:1 (NIV84)

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