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Glory to God
Paul was thrilled that, after his conversion, the churches in Judea heard of his new mission and glorified God because of Paul. But what about me? When those around me look at me, see my life, hear about…
Created 11 months ago
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Purpose
Spiritually, we need to have vision and purpose. Paul did. He knew just why he was on this earth. He knew what his goals were and the 'action steps' he needed to take to meet those goals. We are not to…
Created 11 months ago
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Revealed for What They Are
On that day, all my works will be made manifest. What I have built on the foundation of Jesus Christ will be tested with fire, and what they really are will be revealed. What I do today may look like…
Created 12 months ago
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Freely Given
The Spirit helps us "understand the things freely given us by God." But what things? - grace - redemption/salvation - conformity to Christ - a place in heaven with Him - all the promises of Scripture…
Created 12 months ago
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By my Fruit
Our actions will always produce results. Always. There is no such thing as an action that doesn't result in a harvest. My sins always and only produce fruit that ends in death. Sin ends in death. Period.…
Created 12 months ago
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Obedience
I guess the truth is...when it comes to obedience, there are only two options. I'm either obeying God. Or I'm obeying men. I can't just withdraw my obedience entirely. I will obey someone. The only question…
Created 12 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-06-06
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-06-06
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In Hope, against Hope
All the "facts" before Abraham told him that it wasn't possible. That what God had said would happen could not come to pass. But in hope, against hope, Abraham looked at all those "realities," and he…
Created 12 months ago
Romans 4:18 (ESV), Romans 4:19 (ESV), Romans 4:20 (ESV), Romans 4:21 (ESV)
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Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans
2011-02-18
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-01-17
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-01-04
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Fountains
If I am really honest, would I be able to say that my fountains, all of them, are in God? Truthfully, I'd have to say no. My own abilities, having other people like me, seeing things go well for me…
Created almost 2 years ago
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Trust in His Salvation
This section of the psalm is about how the people of Israel got water when they asked, but then tested God over meat. They had already received his provision for their needs, but when a new need arose,…
Created almost 2 years ago
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Teach me, O God
Over and over in the psalms, the poet asks God to show him the way, to teach him God's truth, to lead him in God's paths. Yet how rarely I ask for the same thing. This morning, I stumbled into a discussion…
Created almost 2 years ago
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The Humble
The Lord hears the humble and strengthens her heart. Not much explanation needed for this one, I think. But application becomes quite difficult. I am not humble. I am not meek. I have pride oozing out…
Created almost 2 years ago
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The Lord Goes Before
There is certainly something to be said for how sad it was that Moses' sin made it impossible for him to cross into the promised land. He was a great leader of the people, and at this point, they were…
Created almost 2 years ago
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You, First, Against Him
This passage seems so incredibly harsh. If this one you love (family member, spouse, child, dearest friend) tries to entice you away from God to serve other gods, you will not only refuse his counsel,…
Created almost 2 years ago
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There Will Be None
God prophesied through Jeremiah that when he brought back Israel to the promised land, he would pardon the sins of his people. And when God pardons, it is total and complete. Though someone searched for…
Created almost 2 years ago
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True Significance
As a mother of young children, my days often feel less than meaningful. How valuable, really, are the dailly chores, the nap schedule, the re-reading of board books? But here, God promised that he was…
Created almost 2 years ago
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From that time...
Jesus did not begin by teaching the disciples about the cross. He began by showing them, teaching them, reminding them that He is the Christ, the anointed one. Only after they understood that (see Peter's…
Created about 2 years ago
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Giving Up My Burdens
I find myself frustrated so much of the time by other people. They and their issues make me want to rant and rave to "fix" them, so they leave me alone...so that I don't have to deal with them anymore.…
Created about 2 years ago
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According to What He Has Done
The last chapters of Ecclesiastes and the last chapters of Revelation echo a single repeated refrain: Our action will be judged. We can receive good for the good we have done. We can receive bad for…
Created about 2 years ago
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Free
Jesus Himself put on human flesh that, through his death, he might free me. Me, the one who feared death to the point that I was enslaved for my entire life. How true that was for so many years. My 'issues'…
Created about 2 years ago
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First Importance
Paul spends a lot of time on the resurrection in this chapter, but he begins it with the gospel - that which is of "first importance." And the gospel begins with the reality that Jesus died for my sins.…
Created about 2 years ago
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Finding Favor
We all want favor and a good reputation. And while we mostly focus on having those things before other people, we should also be concerned about what God thinks of us. In these verses, Solomon reminds…
Created about 2 years ago
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Seek and You Will Find
Wisdom calls to us. God calls to us. "Seek me. Turn to me. Follow me. Be relentless in your pursuit of me, and I will turn to you and reveal myself to you. I will pour out my spirit on you. You will discover…
Created about 2 years ago
Proverbs 1:23 (ESV), Proverbs 2:3 (ESV), Proverbs 2:4 (ESV), Proverbs 2:5 (ESV), Proverbs 2:6 (ESV)
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In God's Eyes
For His eyes are upon the ways of a man, and He sees all his steps. The intimacy of this verse is important. God sees our ways, our steps. These are daily, multiple-times-a-day activities: our decisions,…
Created about 2 years ago
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Jealousy = Quarrels
Where do fights and quarrels come from? According to James, they are not about the circumstances or words over which they are fought. They come from jealous hearts that cannot get what they want. I am…
Created over 2 years ago
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Untamed
This morning, I was driving home from a doctor's appointment, and I started to pray a bit. And the gentleman driving the car in front of me slowed down to turn. Slowed down a lot. For no clear reason.…
Created over 2 years ago
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