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Get Up.
Oh to have the authority to speak in such a way. To speak with a profound conviction of faith. And to know the why and when...
Created 5 months ago
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Why suffer?
To learn obedience. On Netflix this week, I've been watching "Surviving the Cut" - a show about the various rigors of training for specialized military tactical squads. Every single program begins by…
Created 7 months ago
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You Asked For It...
How often do we shout, with such conviction, that our demands be met at any cost? And yet, how much discerning thought do we actually put in to the possible repercussions if our immediate state of mind…
Created 7 months ago
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Silence Drives the Plot
I stopped watching the show Lost somewhere in the second season. It drove me crazy that every episode seemed driven by the miscommunication and/or misunderstanding between characters. And, I'm not talking…
Created 7 months ago
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A New Generation
Alas... Has our time come!? Looking back on our nation's history, the peaks and valleys...Are we heading towards or away from God? I may be taking this out of context a little, but the spirit of the message…
Created 8 months ago
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Knowing God
Knowing God is different than knowing about God. We can know all about a person and still not 'know' him. Knowing about is important, it helps foster relationship... but it is no substitute for authenticate…
Created 8 months ago
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Not with Human Wisdom
How often do I try and sharpen my arguments? Why is it so important for me to be able to testify with logic/reason? Why can't I just say, "I believe, because." and leave it at that. Human reasoning is…
Created 8 months ago
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When I Boast...
I need to remember why I am. Therefore, by the grace of God, go I.
Created 9 months ago
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Whoever is not against us, is for us...
This seems to be the exact opposite position that Jesus has taken regarding people that did miracles in his name, but he will say, "I never knew you." What's the difference?
Created 9 months ago
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Translation Differences
The NET would lead me to believe that the people were in danger of being exterminated by the proliferation of wild animals... Whereas, the NASB has me thinking that it's more about having enough time…
Created 9 months ago
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By the Power of Prayer... But WHOSE Prayer?
I need to think some more on this one. This verse makes it sound like only Jesus was able to pray... Or, perhaps his comment was a chastisement to them for trying to remove the spirits on their own volition?…
Created 10 months ago
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Liberation Theology Poster Child (verse)
Taken out of context, this verse has been used to justify a LOT of imbibing in some circles.
Created 10 months ago
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Claiming Responsibility
This verse surprised me. I've kind of been under the impression that the 'fallen' nature of Creation manifested itself in these ways. It surprises me to hear God claim that he is the one who decides to…
Created 10 months ago
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Up to the Mountain
This is something I need to get better at doing. I need to schedule time for myself to get up to the mountain.
Created 10 months ago
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Do not reprove...
This struck me as odd... basically, let the scoffers scoff. That surprises me a little bit. I get that wise people will appreciate correction, and I get that scoffers will hate you for it. But, I would…
Created 10 months ago
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Blood Reckoning
I was wondering if Reuben had known (deep down) that the brothers hadn't killed Joseph. It is clear to me by this verse, that he didn't know. He still believes that they have Joseph's blood on their hands.
Created 11 months ago
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Jesus Gave Them Permission
I'm not sure why Jesus had mercy on the "legion." I can see that he might want to demonstrate their destructive inhabitation of a living body - but killing 2,000 pigs that belonged to others? I don't…
Created 11 months ago
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Not within my power
We would do well to remember that when we speak from our understanding of the Bible, our interpretation of God's word, that it is not our power that we are speaking from. We can reveal what God's word…
Created 11 months ago
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Why are you cowardly?
I read this passage this morning... and thought, "hmm, how do I take this with me today?" As I was putting my daughter down to sleep, I was telling her about my day (she can't talk yet, so the real value…
Created 11 months ago
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More shrewd than sons of light?
These two verses have me puzzled. Being shrewd with unrighteous wealth gets you invited to eternal dwellings? And why would the Master praise his manager for short-changing his accounts? From a survival…
Created 11 months ago
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He had compassion... why?
He did not raise the man because he had earned it, because he was righteous. He did not raise the man because anyone had asked him to do it. He raised him up because she was a widow and he was her only…
Created 11 months ago
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Salvation is from the Jews?
What is meant by "from the"? Is Jesus referring to the idea of salvation? Or, is he talking about salvation only pertaining to the Jews because of God's covenant with them? Is there some different kind…
Created 11 months ago
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Titans
I like to think that this is where the Greek & Hindu mythological pantheons came from! By no means is this a critical element to my faith, whether or not it's true. It's just a way to possibly explain…
Created 11 months ago
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