Courtney Simpson

  • SoRefined
  • Longmont, CO
  • Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan

    2011-12-31

  • Nehemiah 8:14

    Nehemiah 8:14 (KJV)
    And they found written in the law which the Lord had commanded by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths in the feast of the seventh month:

    Created 10 months ago

  • Ezra 7:24

    Ezra 7:24 (KJV)
    Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.

    Created 10 months ago

  • 2 Chronicles 25:4

    2 Chronicles 25:4 (KJV)
    But he slew not their children, but did as it is written in the law in the book of Moses, where the Lord commanded, saying, The fathers shall not die for the children, neither shall the children die for the fathers, but every man shall die for his own sin.

    Created 10 months ago

  • It's Not Just Hearing

    ... and from Jesus' words here, it's also not just believing. It's *keeping* the word and casting off not only temptation but also the cares, riches and pleasures of this life. Take note, wealthy Christians…

    Created 11 months ago

    Luke 8:11 (KJV), Luke 8:12 (KJV), Luke 8:13 (KJV), Luke 8:14 (KJV), Luke 8:15 (KJV)

  • Having Shed Blood Abundantly

    Wait, seriously? Does the Lord not punish later kings of Israel for not thoroughly killing enough people? Did the Lord not call upon David to kill?

    Created 11 months ago

    1 Chronicles 22:7 (KJV), 1 Chronicles 22:8 (KJV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-06-18

  • Did she not have THEM, too?

    I note that Old Testament Folk have no problem dealing with this situation on earth when it is a man who has multiple wives.

    Created 12 months ago

    Matthew 22:24 (KJV), Matthew 22:25 (KJV), Matthew 22:26 (KJV), Matthew 22:27 (KJV), Matthew 22:28 (KJV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-05-11

  • Proverbs 27:3

    Proverbs 27:3 (KJV)
    A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Wish I'd Read This A Week Ago

    I guess what I'm saying is... celebrating in the streets over a man's death--even your enemy's death--is not okay. Period.

    Created about 1 year ago

    Proverbs 24:17 (KJV), Proverbs 24:18 (KJV)

  • Whither thou goest...

    I've heard this verse at a LOT of Christian weddings, but it never acknowledges the context--that of a faithful daughter-in-law to her mother-in-law.

    Created about 1 year ago

    Ruth 1:16 (KJV)

  • Strange

    It seems clear that flocks of animals are traveling with the Israelites--given that Leviticus spends a LOT of time dedicated to detailing the many, many circumstances that require animal sacrifice to…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Numbers 11:4 (KJV), Numbers 11:6 (KJV)

  • Advice for CEOs

    If morale gets low, just fire some employees. Even better, do it at random, so they'll all live in fear.

    Created about 1 year ago

    Numbers 11:1 (KJV)

  • Remember Ladies!

    'People' doesn't include you.

    Created over 1 year ago

    Exodus 19:15 (KJV)

  • Memory

    We sang a song of this Psalm in my high school choir. It was a very bright and powerful arrangement. Am really enjoying the Psalms.

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 9:1 (KJV)

  • Zero Sum Game

    Why does God have to take away cattle from Laban to bless Jacob? Couldn't God just create more cattle? Also, isn't Jacob purposely breeding the cattle so they are more likely to go to him?

    Created over 1 year ago

    Genesis 31:9 (KJV)

  • The Founding of Judaism?

    Does God's covenant with Abraham signify the founding of Judaism? If so, what were God's followers/worshippers called before that? What were their beliefs and practices?

    Created over 1 year ago

    Genesis 17:4 (KJV), Genesis 17:5 (KJV), Genesis 17:6 (KJV), Genesis 17:7 (KJV), Genesis 17:8 (KJV)

  • With his lips

    Is this meant to imply that Job may have sinned in some other way, perhaps by cursing God in his heart or mind?

    Created over 1 year ago

    Job 2:10 (KJV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-01-01

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2010-12-31