Tony Zapata

  • Tonyshoez
  • Nashville, TN
  • Husband and father of 3.
  • Favor of the Lord

    This is about a earthly king. When he is happy he blesses and pours out blessings. So how much more when we have the favor of the Lord, it gives us strength and the ability to press on. He loves us so…

    Created 2 days ago

    Proverbs 16:15 (NLT)

  • Mind of God

    Psalm 119:95-96 (NLT)
    Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.

    Created 6 days ago

  • Gain life, lose life

    Jesus said in John 12:25 give up on you cares for this world, give you life and it will be given back to you. People then and now were stuck on what they have and their status. There were Pharisees that…

    Created 12 days ago

    John 12:25 (NLT), John 12:42 (NLT)

  • A little vs. a lot

    Wow! This truth is huge. So many feel that the turmoil is necessary to get what you want so you are happy instead of fearing God and being truly happy. Having what you need instead of striving for what…

    Created 17 days ago

    Proverbs 15:16 (NLT), Proverbs 15:17 (NLT)

  • Why can't we just obey?!?!

    If we were god we would ask this question, but we aren't. He knows why, because we are human. He gave us the ability to choose the wrong thing, to make mistakes. I think that as a parent and as God he…

    Created 20 days ago

    1 Samuel 15:11 (NLT), 1 Samuel 15:35 (NLT)

  • The answer will come

    1 Samuel 2:21 (NKJV)
    And the Lord visited Hannah, so that she conceived and bore three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile the child Samuel grew before the Lord.

    Created 21 days ago

  • What's really important.

    Not cars, homes, clothes, or even food, but Jesus' death and resurrection to save is from eternal death. God is so awesome!!

    Created 24 days ago

    John 6:26 (NLT), John 6:27 (NLT)

  • here to save

    Jesus has come to save, all we have to do Is to believe. Why do some find it so hard? Maybe because it is so easy. They feel there should be more and punishment for their past transgressions.

    Created 26 days ago

    John 5:24 (NLT)

  • Sticks and stones...

    The old saying is true what are words. The only power they hold is what we give them. So listen to what is good and accept the correction to grow in the Lord.

    Created about 1 month ago

    Proverbs 13:18 (NLT)

  • Be diligent

    Proverbs 13:11 (NLT)
    Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time.

    Created about 1 month ago

  • Return of the Jew-di

    I thought it was Darth Vader and the Evil Emperor that were defeated at Endor. Hahaha. I love finding Star Wars references in the bible.

    Created about 1 month ago

    Psalm 83:9 (NIV), Psalm 83:10 (NIV)

  • star wars in the bible

    Psalm 83:10 (NLT)
    They were destroyed at Endor, and their decaying corpses fertilized the soil.

    Created about 1 month ago

  • I once was that sinner

    Luke 15:7 (NLT)
    In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away!

    Created about 1 month ago

  • Life not death

    God gives those who fear and worship him life not death.

    Created about 1 month ago

    Proverbs 12:28 (NLT)

  • unpardonable sin

    Luke 12:10 (NLT)
    Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

    Created about 1 month ago

  • Very true

    Speak truth to one another and work. Lead by example.

    Created 2 months ago

    Proverbs 12:14 (NLT)

  • Trust in God

    God is the only thing that has proven to be trustworthy. He never lies and always takes care of his people. All who follw him and call on his name are protected by his mighty hand.

    Created 2 months ago

    Psalm 62:8 (NLT)

  • The Church of Jesus Christ

    If you want you city to know Jesus, it begins with you. Who do you influence and how? what kind of neighbor are you? How involved are you? What do your kids say about you as a person and a parent? This…

    Created 3 months ago

    Proverbs 11:11 (NLT)

  • short but sweet

    this Proverb doesn't need any commentary. nothing will help in the day of judgement but Jesus.

    Created 3 months ago

    Proverbs 11:4 (NLT)

  • Lasting Foundation

    God told the Isrealites in the desert, follow my commands and I will keep you always. Jesus keeps that promise. So through whatever comes we have a hope.

    Created 3 months ago

    Proverbs 10:25 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — 21-Day Challenge

    2012-02-24

  • In God's eyes

    According to the world system and view I have little, a 12yr. old van, a 9yr. old car, an old condo that needs some work, old appliances. In God I have a home with a wife, 3 kids, 2 working vehicles that…

    Created 3 months ago

    Psalm 37:16 (NLT)

  • The supplier

    God will provide everything no matter what the circumstances are. He will never let his children go with out.

    Created 4 months ago

    Psalm 34:10 (NLT)

  • Intimate knowledge

    This section 15-22 is one of my favorites. No matter how strong, smart, creative,or resourceful we are God is more. But what hit me new today was v.15 "He made our hearts, so He knows how they work" God…

    Created 4 months ago

    Psalm 33:15 (NLT)

  • Simple and profound

    We worry and fret over sin and temptation but the defense is so simple. Watch for it and pray against it.

    Created 4 months ago

    Matthew 26:41 (NKJV)

  • It's not just physical

    This passage speaks plainly about sex, but it applies to spiritual and mental. Guard your heart and mind. Keep it for your spouse only.

    Created 4 months ago

    Proverbs 5:16 (NLT), Proverbs 5:17 (NLT), Proverbs 5:18 (NLT), Proverbs 5:19 (NLT), Proverbs 5:20 (NLT)

  • God provides

    The teachers wanted to trap Jesus and his disciples but through a fish God provided the tax. From places you would never expect God provides your needs. I wonder what the story is for that coin and how…

    Created 4 months ago

    Matthew 17:27 (NKJV)

  • God's delight

    It is in us. So much so he sacrificed His Son for our salvation.

    Created 5 months ago

    Psalm 147:10 (NLT), Psalm 147:11 (NLT)

  • The Spirit of Destiny

    Destiny, can be future past. 1. A Promise OF Destiny. 2. A Perspective ON Destiny. there are no misfits with God, but you can miss your fit. 3. A Partnership FOR Destiny. who are the people/partners…

    Created 6 months ago

    Matthew 1:18 (NLT)

  • for the kids

    Psalm 133:1 (NLT)
    How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!

    Created 6 months ago

    Labels: harmony

  • For Kara

    Psalm 126:5 (NLT)
    Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy.

    Created 6 months ago

    Labels: sorrow to joy

  • Earned a Badge — Created 100 Highlights

    2011-12-14

  • For the kids to write out

    Psalm 133:1 (NLT)
    How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!

    Created 6 months ago

    Labels: memory

  • Things

    In this season of giving we get all caught up in the gifts and the shopping. We want the best and to give the best and go into debt to do so. We should give gifts but in doing so, mimic our Father in…

    Created 6 months ago

    1 John 5:21 (NLT)

  • Fear, sound-mind

    fear meaning timidity, sound-mind meaning safe thinking. Fruit of the Spirit self control-governance by grace. God has given us the power and strength through the Holy Spirit to have dominion over our…

    Created 6 months ago

    2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)

  • Repent

    I have wondered at times in my life why God had not prospered me. Now I don't mean crazy rich, more of just having enough to not worry about bills and such. Sin. Those were times where I was not walking…

    Created 6 months ago

    Proverbs 28:13 (NLT)

  • holy

    1 Peter 2:1-3 (NLT)
    So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech.

    Created 6 months ago

    Labels: strive

  • armor

    Ephesians 6:10-18 (NKJV)
    Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

    Created 7 months ago

  • armor

    Ephesians 6:10-18 (NKJV)
    Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

    Created 7 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan

    2011-10-31

  • Good news

    1 Thessalonians 2:4 (NLT)
    For we speak as messengers approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.

    Created 8 months ago

    Labels: motives

  • Do not be offended.

    Colossians 3:11-13 (NLT)
    In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.

    Created 8 months ago

  • Jesus

    Isaiah 50:5-9 (NLT)
    The Sovereign LORD has spoken to me, and I have listened. I have not rebelled or turned away.

    Created 8 months ago

    Labels: prophecy

  • SNL

    Isaiah 28:2 (NLT)
    For the Lord will send a mighty army against it. Like a mighty hailstorm and a torrential rain, they will burst upon it like a surging flood and smash it to the ground.

    Created 9 months ago

    Labels: andy samberg

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-09-04

  • for Josiah's surgery

    Psalm 40:2-5 (NLT)
    He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.

    Created 9 months ago

  • God will redeem.

    Psalm 34:22 (NLT)
    But the LORD will redeem those who serve him. No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.

    Created 10 months ago

  • stumble

    1 Corinthians 8:9-10 (NLT)
    But you must be careful so that your freedom does not cause others with a weaker conscience to stumble.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Married

    1 Corinthians 7:33-34 (NLT)
    But a married man has to think about his earthly responsibilities and how to please his wife.

    Created 10 months ago

  • empowered by the spirit

    1 Corinthians 2:7 (NKJV)
    But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory,

    Created 10 months ago

    Labels: holy spirit

  • testimony

    Acts 3:6 (NKJV)
    Then Peter said, Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.

    Created 10 months ago

    Labels: healling

  • look expectantly

    Acts 3:5 (NKJV)
    So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.

    Created 10 months ago

    Labels: expect miracle

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-07-28

  • Two Mites

    Luke 21:1-4 (NKJV)
    And He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury,

    Created 12 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights

    2011-06-19

  • Revelation 12:11

    Revelation 12:11 (NKJV)
    And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.

    Created 12 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2011-06-10

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2011-06-09

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-03-06

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-01-30