Jim Brown

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  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2012-05-02

  • Passing judgment

    How many times do we find ourselves "justifiably" angry about something someone did? We need to speak out against sin, but do so with humility. If we take aclose look at ourselves, often times we find…

    Created 6 months ago

    Romans 2:1 (NIV84)

  • A little goes a long way

    For anyone that has ever baked bread either in the oven or in a bread machine, you know that it takes just a little bit of yeast to work its way through the complete batch to make the bread rise. This…

    Created 6 months ago

    1 Corinthians 5:6 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV84)

  • Time to be a part of the wave

    I'm sure you've been at or seen fans at a baseball or football game do "the wave". Sometimes it takes multiple attempts to get it going fully. The word of God is the same way. It starts with one section/group…

    Created 7 months ago

    Acts 6:7 (NIV84)

  • Is it time to refresh?

    The world is filled with sin and we all have some sort of sin we deal with in our own lives. Many people want the benefits of being identified with Christ without ever admitting their own disobedience…

    Created 7 months ago

    Acts 3:19 (NIV84)

  • Doubts and advice

    Are there times you wish you could hear Jesus' words or sit down with him and get His advice? God did not limit himself to one physical body, his plan is wiser. He wants to be with you at all times and…

    Created 7 months ago

    John 20:25 (NIV84), John 20:26 (NIV84), John 20:27 (NIV84), John 20:28 (NIV84), John 20:29 (NIV84)

  • Family, how important is it to you?

    In today's world it is easy to get wrapped up in your job responsibilities, but isn't your family as high on the priorities? Families are gifts from God and we should value them under ALL circumstances.…

    Created 7 months ago

    John 19:26 (NIV84), John 19:27 (NIV84)

  • The way, truth, & life

    One of the all time favorite verses explains to us all what we have to look forward to. Jesus is our path to the Father (the way). Jesus joins his divine life to ours both now and eternally (the life).…

    Created 7 months ago

    John 14:6 (NIV84)

  • Pain & suffering the most important part?

    Wow, the title probably made some people think I've lost my mind. Many times we go through pains, struggles, and overall suffering but in the end of things, was it to get to the most important part?…

    Created 7 months ago

    John 13:27 (NIV84)

  • Hard to give up?

    We work our whole lives to be "well off" for ourselves and family. It's hard to imagine giving up everything we have worked so hard to gain. However, there is even more to gain. Jesus assured the disciples…

    Created 7 months ago

    Matthew 19:29 (NIV84)

  • A blank check?

    How many times do we go to prayer asking for this or that? Then we read this scripture and think it's like a blank check? God does not grant us requests that would hurt us, others, or violate His will.…

    Created 7 months ago

    Matthew 21:22 (NIV84)

  • Are you ready to forgive...completely?

    It's so easy to point out other people's sins but what you do about it makes a huge difference. To rebuke means to bring the sin to a person's attention with the purpose of restoring them to God and other…

    Created 7 months ago

    Luke 17:3 (NIV84)

  • Rock bottom

    I'm sure you know of someone that has hit rock bottom (or maybe even yourself). It often takes great sorrow and tragedy to cause us to look to the only one who can help us. Are you currently living your…

    Created 7 months ago

    Luke 15:17 (NIV84)

  • Disease and disability

    In our broken world, disability & disease is common. Whatever the immediate cause, we can trace them back to the original source; Satan, the author of all evil in the world. The good news for us is Jesus…

    Created 7 months ago

    Luke 13:16 (NIV84)

  • We don't always need to know

    We live in a world that is full of sin and heartache. Bad things are going to happen to even the best of us. We need to look at the good things that God has done and provided for us and share those things.…

    Created 7 months ago

    John 9:25 (NIV84)

  • Is it time to be a judge?

    It is hard to turn on the news today and not hear about murder, arson, robbery, etc. So quickly we want to see justice for those that are responsible for these things. It is God's role to judge, not…

    Created 7 months ago

    John 8:7 (NIV84)

  • Old to be young

    How many times did we say growing up, "I wish I was older..." Isn't it amazing how now as adults we look and say how sweet and innocent a child is? See, our problem as adults is a simple factor.... We…

    Created 7 months ago

    Matthew 18:2 (NIV84), Matthew 18:3 (NIV84), Matthew 18:4 (NIV84)

  • Time to get "healthy"... inside

    With all the talk today of exercise & healthy eating, it makes you wonder if we are looking at the end result wrong. We work to keep our bodies and health on the "attractive" or good side, but it's not…

    Created 8 months ago

    Matthew 15:17 (NIV84), Matthew 15:18 (NIV84), Matthew 15:19 (NIV84), Matthew 15:20 (NIV84)

  • Accept or reject?

    How many times do we come up on a major decision in our lives and wish there was a simple answer like "accept or reject"? There is no middle ground with Jesus. Just as the question was posed to the disciples,…

    Created 8 months ago

    John 6:67 (NIV84)

  • Unselfish acts

    God notices every good deed we do. Is there something unselfish you can do for someone today? No one else may see it, but God will notice! And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these…

    Created 8 months ago

    Matthew 10:42 (NIV84)

  • What kind of blade are you?

    There are times when watching the news we wonder why God allows certain unbelievers to continue to "choke" the believers. God allows unbelievers to remain for awhile just as a farmer allows weeds. God…

    Created 8 months ago

    Matthew 13:30 (NIV84)

  • Do your children think your "bad"?

    How many times as a father have we made a mistake? Even good fathers make mistakes now & then, but we always treat our children well. Knowledge is tough and as a father, there are times I tell my kids…

    Created 8 months ago

    Luke 11:13 (NIV84)

  • Are you really ready to change?

    It's so easy to become secure, comfortable, and have self-centered lives in today's age. Much too often we try to justify our inconsistancies because if we didn't, we'd have to listen and follow what…

    Created 8 months ago

    Matthew 11:16 (NIV84)

  • Are we justifying our "wisdom"?

    Most of us can find reasons to believe or do whatever suits us and our own purpose. We really need to be examining our own ideas in the light of God's truth or we will be like the self-serving Pharisees.…

    Created 8 months ago

    Luke 7:33 (NIV84), Luke 7:34 (NIV84)

  • Is it in your heart?

    What is a good impression if we are being deceptive? Remember, what is truly in your heart will come out in your behavior and speech. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his…

    Created 8 months ago

    Luke 6:45 (NIV84)

  • How important is reputation?

    Are there people you have neglected because of their reputation? Jesus spent time with whoever wanted or more importantly, needed to hear his message. The people you may be neglecting just might be the…

    Created 8 months ago

    Mark 2:17 (NIV84)

  • Unread bible is las useless as a lost one

    2 Chronicles 34:31 (NIV84)
    The king stood by his pillar and renewed the covenant in the presence of the Lord—to follow the Lord and keep his commands, regulations and decrees with all his heart and all his soul, and to obey the words of the covenant written in this book.

    Created 10 months ago

  • James 1:26

    James 1:26 (NIV84)
    If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.

    Created 10 months ago

  • James 1:24

    James 1:24 (NIV84)
    and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.

    Created 10 months ago

  • James 1:23

    James 1:23 (NIV84)
    Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror

    Created 10 months ago

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    2011-07-25

  • James 1:19

    James 1:19 (NIV84)
    My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,

    Created 10 months ago

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    2011-07-13

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-06-20