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Words
The words we say have more of an impact than we want to imagine or believe. It appears David was not looked on with favor from his brothers or his father. Remember when Samuel came his father paraded…
Created about 1 month ago
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Honor
All of affected with times and people who test us, Saul was testing Samuel, to say the least. Saul had sinned against God and then lied to Samuel. None of us would say a thing if Samuel simply walked…
Created about 1 month ago
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KISS (keep it simple stupid)
All to often man makes things more complicated than necessary. God is not a God of confusion but He is a God of order and His order is simple. In all the Garden man was not to eat of one tree, but that…
Created about 1 month ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2012-04-22
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When a loss is a good thing
This story starts out with some tragic news, although we may not think so today. Saul's father's donkeys are missing, that doesn't sound like much today but it was significant back then. Today we might…
Created about 1 month ago
1 Samuel 9:3 (NASB), 1 Samuel 9:16 (NASB), 1 Samuel 9:17 (NASB), 1 Samuel 9:20 (NASB)
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A Patient God
How many times has God delivered His people? In reality No one can count the number of times God has rescued His people. God tells Israel they have turned their back on Him one to many times. Who can…
Created about 1 month ago
Judges 10:13 (NASB), Judges 10:14 (NASB), Judges 10:15 (NASB), Judges 10:16 (NASB)
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God Knows
Gideon had a habit of asking God for a sign of confirmation. He had asked God for a sign three times prior to this point. In fact, every time God gave him instruction Gideon asked for confirmation. Now…
Created 2 months ago
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Fine like wine
Caleb just got better with time. Caleb was dedicated to the Lord from the beginning. Even when others turned their back, failed to trust, and rebelled against the Lord Caleb stayed the course. Even when…
Created 2 months ago
Joshua 14:10 (NASB), Joshua 14:11 (NASB), Joshua 14:12 (NASB)
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Believing faith
Israel had just moved into the Promised Land when the events in this verse transpire and yet they already speak of the fact the land is theirs. They had finally heard from God and believed. Some forty…
Created 2 months ago
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Defeating Depression
Depression is a downward spiral. Many times depression starts with a simple disappointment, followed by discouragement, despair and depression. For many depression is a natural tendency and a hard battle…
Created 2 months ago
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Your story
David was in a bad spot and everyone knew it. David knew from where he was there was nothing he could do; if he was going to move forward God would have to act. When God moved David forward, he rejoiced…
Created 2 months ago
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Walking in step
If you have ever experienced the precision of a company of military marching in step you can appreciate the beauty of working as one. If you have experienced this then maybe you can appreciate the beauty…
Created 2 months ago
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Remember where you came from
All to often we forget where we came from. Many of us have experienced co-workers who received a promotion and his or her entire attitude changed. Who was once easy to get along with is now rigid and…
Created 3 months ago
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Chosen out of love
Have you ever wondered why God chose you or me? I think many times we move to one extreme or the other: He chose me because I'm good and we concentrate on our "righteousness" or He chose me because I'm…
Created 3 months ago
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Sacrifices
I often wonder what went through the minds of the Israelites as the sacrifices were presented before the Lord. A simple reading of the Old Testaments requirements provides a vivid picture of a bloody…
Created 3 months ago
Numbers 29:32 (NASB), Numbers 29:33 (NASB), Numbers 29:34 (NASB)
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Impacts of sin
So many people believe what they do doesn't matter because it has no impact on those around them. Here is a perfect example of how your actions, specifically your sin impacts others. Miriam and Aaron…
Created 3 months ago
Numbers 12:9 (NASB), Numbers 12:10 (NASB), Numbers 12:11 (NASB), Numbers 12:12 (NASB), Numbers 12:13 (NASB), Numbers 12:14 (NASB), Numbers 12:15 (NASB), Numbers 12:16 (NASB)
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Moving with the Lord
As we read this passage it is easy to overlook its significance. The people of God moved when God moved and stayed put when He stayed put. All to often we get out in front of what God is doing. He at…
Created 3 months ago
Numbers 9:18 (NASB), Numbers 9:19 (NASB), Numbers 9:20 (NASB), Numbers 9:21 (NASB), Numbers 9:22 (NASB), Numbers 9:23 (NASB)
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Earned a Badge — 21-Day Challenge
2012-02-24
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Get back up
The enemy will always kick you when you are down. He will take advantage of your situation, emotions, state of mind, and negative thoughts. You must remember you are a new creation...I'm a new creation…
Created 3 months ago
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What is your habit?
One consistent thing about Paul was his devotion to share the Gospel. It was Paul's habit to go where the people were, wether the temple, synagogue, or market place, observe the people and then engage…
Created 4 months ago
Acts 17:2 (NASB), Acts 17:10 (NASB), Acts 17:16 (NASB), Acts 17:17 (NASB)
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Great honor
God has more confidence in us than we do in Him. From the beginning God designed this world so we would be the caretakers of His creation. He trusted us with this daunting task. I know there are days…
Created 4 months ago
Psalm 8:3 (NASB), Psalm 8:4 (NASB), Psalm 8:5 (NASB), Psalm 8:6 (NASB), Psalm 8:7 (NASB), Psalm 8:8 (NASB)
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Valentines Day
We should rejoice in every single day the Lord has made but I am amazed at how many special days He provides for us to give special praise. This one of those special days, a day set aside to shoe those…
Created 4 months ago
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Unbearable burdens
I think every generation of Christians has this struggle, the struggle of placing unbearable burdens on the backs of new and potential Christians. In Paul's day it was the burden of circumcision and following…
Created 4 months ago
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When God showed up
Dave Earley made a statement in class one day they has stuck with me, "if we want what they had we must do what they did." Moses and Aaron took all the necessary steps to be right before God. They were…
Created 4 months ago
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Every Day
It is easy to praise God when things are going good; when all the stars align; when the kids are well behaved; when nothing breaks; when there is more than enough money; etc., but our praise should not…
Created 4 months ago
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Believing prayer
Do you believe God can and will do what we ask Him through prayer? Here much prayer is being offered on Peters behalf. Although we do not know the exact prayers we can imagine. Prayer for his safety.…
Created 4 months ago
Acts 12:12 (NASB), Acts 12:13 (NASB), Acts 12:14 (NASB), Acts 12:15 (NASB)
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You are what you think
Poor thoughts lead to poor actions. Destructive thoughts lead to destructive actions. As His children we are to be transformed my the renewing of our mind or the way we think. Here the psalmist has spent…
Created 4 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2012-01-15
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2012-01-01
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-12-26
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-12-24
Chris Gill
- Pastorrcc
- Newport News VA
