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Am I burned out on religion?
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me-watch how I do it. Learn…
Created 3 months ago
Matthew 11:28 (MSG), Matthew 11:29 (MSG), Matthew 11:30 (MSG)
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Earned a Badge — 21-Day Challenge
2012-02-24
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How can love make haters?
"When people realize it is the living God you are presenting and not some idol that makes them feel good, they are going to turn on you, even people in your own family. There is a great irony here: proclaiming…
Created 4 months ago
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When should I be gentle?
"When you knock on a door, be courteous in your greeting. If they welcome you, be gentle in your conversation. If they don't welcome you, quietly withdraw. Don't make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and…
Created 4 months ago
Matthew 10:12 (MSG), Matthew 10:13 (MSG), Matthew 10:14 (MSG), Matthew 10:15 (MSG)
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Does my heart break?
When he looked out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd. "What a huge harvest!" he said to his disciples. "How few workers! On your knees and…
Created 4 months ago
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Close enough to touch?
She was thinking to herself, "If I can just put a finger on his robe, I'll get well." Jesus turned-caught her at it. Then he reassured her: "Courage, daughter. You took a risk of faith, and now you're…
Created 4 months ago
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Will I come along?
Passing along, Jesus saw a man at his work collecting taxes. His name was Matthew. Jesus said, "Come along with me." Matthew stood up and followed him. Later when Jesus was eating supper at Matthew's…
Created 4 months ago
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When will I become what I believe?
He touched their eyes and said, "Become what you believe." (Matthew 9:29 MSG) How Jesus works in my life is dependent on what I believe when I come to him. Jesus may work in a way I don't expect, as…
Created 4 months ago
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Will I get cozy with crooks?
When the Pharisees saw him keeping this kind of company, they had a fit, and lit into Jesus' followers. "What kind of example is this from your Teacher, acting cozy with crooks and riff-raff?" Jesus,…
Created 4 months ago
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Would I be angry about the pigs?
....The men had terrorized the region for so long that no one considered it safe to walk down that stretch of road anymore....Jesus said,"Go ahead, but get out of here!" Crazed, the pigs stampeded over…
Created 4 months ago
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What's going on here?
Jesus reprimanded them. "Why are you such cowards, such faint-hearts?" Then he stood up and told the wind to be silent, the sea to quiet down: "Silence!" The sea became smooth as glass. The men rubbed…
Created 4 months ago
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Can I take time off?
Another follower said, "Master, excuse me for a couple of days, please. I have my father's funeral to take care of." Jesus refused. "First things first. Your business is life, not death. Follow me. Pursue…
Created 4 months ago
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Why does Jesus not want to heal me?
Then a leper appeared and went to his knees before Jesus, praying, "Master, if you want to, you can heal my body." Jesus reached out and touched him, saying, "I want to. Be clean." Then and there, all…
Created 4 months ago
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Am I looking for a shortcut?
"Don't look for shortcuts to God. The market is flooded with surefire, easygoing formulas for a successful life that can be practiced in your spare time. Don't fall for that stuff, even though crowds…
Created 4 months ago
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I have the first part of the Golden Rule down
"Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them. Add up God's Law and Prophets and this is what you get.…
Created 5 months ago
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Can I bargain with God?
"Don't bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need. This isn't a cat-and-mouse, hide-and-seek game we're in. If your child asks for bread, do you trick him with sawdust? If he asks for fish, do…
Created 5 months ago
Matthew 7:7 (MSG), Matthew 7:8 (MSG), Matthew 7:9 (MSG), Matthew 7:10 (MSG), Matthew 7:11 (MSG)
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Who me? Critical?
"Don't pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults-unless, of course, you want the same treatment. That critical spirit has a way of boomeranging. It's easy to see a smudge on your…
Created 5 months ago
Matthew 7:1 (MSG), Matthew 7:2 (MSG), Matthew 7:3 (MSG), Matthew 7:4 (MSG), Matthew 7:5 (MSG)
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Will hard things come? Will the sun rise?
"Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.…
Created 5 months ago
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Why not get worked up?
"Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.…
Created 5 months ago
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Really, where is my treasure?
It's obvious, isn't it? The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to be, and end up being. (Matthew 6:21 MSG) I might say my treasure is in Christ. Is it? Where do I find myself?…
Created 5 months ago
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Who are you God?
From Psalms 69-71.... God, you are righteous You hear and listen You give me confidence You outlive everything Your foes are helpless You rescue the needy You restore those out of luck You are open-hearted…
Created 5 months ago
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Why would I ask for what I want?
"The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They're full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling techniques for getting what you want from God. Don't fall for that nonsense.…
Created 5 months ago
Matthew 6:7 (MSG), Matthew 6:8 (MSG), Matthew 6:9 (MSG), Matthew 6:10 (MSG), Matthew 6:11 (MSG), Matthew 6:12 (MSG), Matthew 6:13 (MSG)
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Isn't it about time to grow up?
"Here's another old saying that deserves a second look: 'Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.' Is that going to get us anywhere? Here's what I propose: 'Don't hit back at all.' If someone strikes you, stand…
Created 5 months ago
Matthew 5:38 (MSG), Matthew 5:39 (MSG), Matthew 5:40 (MSG), Matthew 5:41 (MSG), Matthew 5:42 (MSG), Matthew 5:43 (MSG), Matthew 5:44 (MSG), Matthew 5:45 (MSG), Matthew 5:46 (MSG), Matthew 5:47 (MSG), Matthew 5:48 (MSG)
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Do I mean what I say?
"And don't say anything you don't mean. This counsel is embedded deep in our traditions. You only make things worse when you lay down a smoke screen of pious talk, saying, 'I'll pray for you,' and never…
Created 5 months ago
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Am I just faking it?
Too many of you are using that as a cover for selfishness and whim, pretending to be righteous just because you are 'legal.' Please, no more pretending. If you divorce your wife, you're responsible for…
Created 5 months ago
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What is lust?
"You know the next commandment pretty well, too: 'Don't go to bed with another's spouse.' But don't think you've preserved your virtue simply by staying out of bed. Your heart can be corrupted by lust…
Created 5 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-08-14
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-02-01
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2011-01-05
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-01-02
