Brad Butcher

  • A Psalm of Repentance, Conflict & Hope

    Psalm 69:1-4 (NLT)
    Save me, OGod, for the floodwaters are up to my neck.

    Psalm 69:7-12 (NLT)
    For I endure insults for your sake; humiliation is written all over my face.

    Psalm 69:14-18 (NLT)
    Rescue me from the mud; don’t let me sink any deeper! Save me from those who hate me, and pull me from these deep waters.

    Created 5 days ago

    Labels: begging god betrayal desperate for a quick answer hopeless last chance scorned

  • Started Following lifechurch

    5 days

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights

    2012-05-28

  • A Power Far Greater!

    I love how Hezekiah responses to this attack. He recognizes that the massive amount of sins his father and the people had made before them had evoked the Lord's anger. So even after he had lead the people…

    Created 3 months ago

    2 Chronicles 32:7 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:8 (NLT)

  • Whole-Hearted Trust In God

    2 Chronicles 16:9 (NLT)
    The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. What a fool you have been! From now on you will be at war.”

    Created 4 months ago

    Labels: devotion

  • Whole Hearted Trust

    2 Chronicles 16:9-10 (NLT)
    The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. What a fool you have been! From now on you will be at war.”

    Created 4 months ago

    Labels: devotion

  • Psalm 5:11

    Psalm 5:11 (NLT)
    But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy.

    Created 5 months ago

  • Acts 20:21

    Acts 20:21 (NLT)
    I have had one message for Jews and Greeks alike—the necessity of repenting from sin and turning to God, and of having faith in our Lord Jesus.

    Created 5 months ago

  • Proverbs-Pathways

    The Naive- Clueless & needs to trust God. Parents who let their kids d whatever they want. People who think they can play with fire and not get burned. The Fool- careless & needs discipline they don't…

    Created 8 months ago

    Proverbs 13:1 (NLT)

  • Psalm 119:1

    Psalm 119:1 (NLT)
    Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD.

    Created 8 months ago

  • Psalm 119:2

    Psalm 119:2 (NLT)
    Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.

    Created 8 months ago

  • Psalm 119:3

    Psalm 119:3 (NLT)
    They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.

    Created 8 months ago

  • Psalm 119:8

    Psalm 119:8 (NLT)
    I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me!

    Created 8 months ago

  • John 13:14

    John 13:14 (NLT)
    And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet.

    Created 8 months ago

  • Psalm 119:1

    Psalm 119:1 (NLT)
    Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD.

    Created 8 months ago

  • Psalm 119:2

    Psalm 119:2 (NLT)
    Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.

    Created 8 months ago

  • Psalm 119:3

    Psalm 119:3 (NLT)
    They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.

    Created 8 months ago

  • John 13:14

    John 13:14 (NLT)
    And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet.

    Created 8 months ago

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    2011-09-25

  • John 13:14

    John 13:14 (NLT)
    And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet.

    Created 8 months ago

  • Psalm 90:16

    Psalm 90:16 (NLT)
    Let us, your servants, see you work again; let our children see your glory.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Psalm 92:14

    Psalm 92:14 (NLT)
    Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Psalm 94:19

    Psalm 94:19 (NLT)
    When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Psalm 90:16

    Psalm 90:16 (NLT)
    Let us, your servants, see you work again; let our children see your glory.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Psalm 92:14

    Psalm 92:14 (NLT)
    Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Psalm 90:16

    Psalm 90:16 (NLT)
    Let us, your servants, see you work again; let our children see your glory.

    Created 10 months ago

  • James 4:8

    James 4:8 (NIV)
    Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

    Created 10 months ago

  • John 4:24

    John 4:24 (NIV)
    God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth."

    Created 10 months ago

  • Luke 16:15

    Luke 16:15 (NIV)
    He said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God's sight.

    Created 10 months ago

  • 1 Samuel 16:7

    1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)
    But the lord said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the lord looks at the heart."

    Created 10 months ago

  • Adoration-You are the Perfect Father, Oh God!

    Jesus begins His instruction on prayer by establishing that He/God is to be addressed as our Father. We are to pray as children, not slaves, not even just covenant people, although that is an amazing…

    Created 12 months ago

    Luke 11:2 (NASB)

  • man vs wife

    Current Marriage Models: 1. 50/50 Contemporary Marriage 2. Top Down Traditional Marriage 3. Side-by-side Biblical marriage Genesis 2:7, 18 Matthew Henry Quote A Christ-like Submission: 1. A Christ-like…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Ephesians 5:21 (NLT)

  • Father to the Fatherless

    The Lord says He is a Father to the fatherless. Oh how many are without fathers these days! But what does this mean in real terms?  It's interesting that the phrase, "God rules from His holy palace" is…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Psalm 68:5 (NET), Psalm 68:19 (NET)

  • What God Delights In

    The Lord delights in those who are blameless in their ways. In reality, it's those who make it their aim to walk blamelessly, because none but Christ are blameless in all their ways. In Luke we see a…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Proverbs 11:20 (NET), Luke 5:16 (NET)

  • What Are We Zealous For...God or ???

    Phinehas was zealous among God's people in the same way God is zealous for His honor among His people. And what a promise God makes to him for the future of his family. What a powerful act of mercy Phinehas'…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Numbers 23:19 (NLT), Numbers 25:11 (NLT), Numbers 25:13 (NLT)

  • The Generous Will Prosper

    I want my family to be the evidence that this Scripture is true. Lord, teach us to let go of Your stuff fully so we can give it away as You lead, then see that there is no end to Your supply!

    Created about 1 year ago

    Proverbs 11:25 (NLT)

  • Please Prove It Lord!

    The Lord is not one who needs to be "talked into" doing what He has promised. He does this by default and nothing can stop Him. But He does prompt conversations with His people so that we engage Him.…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Numbers 14:17 (NLT)

  • Thanksgiving truly honors the Lord

    I have never noticed these verses before. How easy it is to forget the Lord. How naturally it comes to not trust Him and rely myself. But then I risk dishonoring Him. I also then do not give thanks to…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Psalm 50:22 (NLT), Psalm 50:23 (NLT)

  • Great King of ALL The Earth?

    Lord how quickly I forget that You are at this very moment the great King of ALL the earth. My sight becomes blurry when all my eyes can see is the evil that You have allowed to overrun Your creation…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Psalm 47:1 (NLT)

  • Appealing To Authority

    How to appeal to authorities when asked to do what's wrong: 1. Check your attitude 2. Clear your conscience 3. Discern basic intentions 4. Design creative alternatives 5. Appeal to your authorities 6.…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Daniel 1:8 (NLT)

  • The Purpose of the Sabbath...for today.

    I don't think any of us questions the purpose of the sabbath when we really think about it. How many of us complain when we don't get a day off each week? We need it! We weren't made to work work work…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Psalm 31:19 (NIV)

  • Abundant Good Things For All To See

    Lord, I look at this verse and I can see some of this in my life. But I want more... for Your glory. That the world would see the difference between You and false gods and that the Church would see the…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Psalm 31:19 (NIV)

  • Who are blessed to be God's friends?

    I can hardly believe how long I've walked without really feeling close to the Lord. I'm not talking about living in sin or anything like that. I'm just been awakened by this passage to a invitation to…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 24:3 (NIV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 100 Bookmarks

    2011-01-17

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2011-01-17

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-01-17

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-01-17

  • Those Who Know His Name-Trust

    We can't know the Lord's true character and not want to entrust everything to Him. It's only when we don't really know Him that we struggle to trust Him with something. Lord, may You find me trusting…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 9:10 (ESV)

  • Real Obedience Reveals Real Salvation

    I use to look at this passage and think of the many people I knew who were Christian by name only. They may even go to church regularly and could pray the right words, etc. We all know people like this…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Matthew 7:21 (ESV)

  • We are rich, but it's His

    All Americans are rich. We struggle with: 1. Pride 2. Trusting in money instead of God. 3. Trying to get more, distracted from fighting the good fight. People will live without Christ longer because…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Luke 12:33 (NET), 1 Timothy 6:17 (NET), 1 Timothy 6:18 (NET), 1 Timothy 6:19 (NET)

  • Is anything too hard for the Lord?

    Father, this is my question. I feel like You have not done much that others could clearly see if You at work in our ministry these past couple of years. Perhaps Abraham and Sarah felt the same way. They…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Genesis 18:14 (ESV)

  • Sonrise Church Interpretation of Acts 2 church

    Sonrise Church 2010- 484 responses to the Gospel this year. We can afford not to be about His work. Connecting People: Provide a Safe place to hear a life-changing message. Give a Simple presentation…

    Created over 1 year ago

  • Living in fear or in faith?

    Lord, I know I can be honest with You. I have been living in fear. I have been living in the shadow of the past. I have been meditating on what others are/have been saying instead of on what You have…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 3:1 (ESV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-01-04

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-01-03

  • Perfection Not Needed

    These are the kind of passages that give me hope oh Lord! You say Abraham waited patiently until He received Your promise. But we know the truth is that he wavered resulting in Ishmael.

    Created over 1 year ago

    Hebrews 6:15 (NLT)

  • God Will Not Forget-Hard Work & Love

    Lord, this is an encouragement to me. Although, I only wish I worked harder and loved more consistently and sacrificially. Of course, I may still have many more days to love others, as You allow. Help…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Hebrews 6:10 (NLT)

  • Wrestling in Prayer

    What a powerful picture of how we should pray for each other!

    Created over 1 year ago

    Colossians 4:6 (NIV)

  • Making the Most of every opportunity

    The Lord wants us to make the most of every opportunity we have with nonbelievers. Sharing with a gracious approach, but not neglecting to season our conversations with Salt. In Matthew 5 Jesus says we…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Colossians 4:6 (NET)

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    about 2 years