Brenda Lenz

  • brendilly
  • Kingdom Point Ministries, Austin, TX

  • Judging Sin

    Galatians 6:1 (NASB)
    Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.

    Created 12 days ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created 500 Highlights

    2012-05-15

  • Circumcision and the Passover

    Exodus 12:48 (NLT)
    “If there are foreigners living among you who want to celebrate the LORD’s Passover, let all their males be circumcised. Only then may they celebrate the Passover with you like any native-born Israelite. But no uncircumcised male may ever eat the Passover meal.

    Created 29 days ago

  • Who are we descended from?

    Exodus 12:24 (NLT)
    “Remember, these instructions are a permanent law that you and your descendants must observe forever.

    Created 29 days ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created 100 Highlights

    2012-04-20

  • What you hold in your heart will eventually work it's way out.

    Proverbs 4:23 (NASB)
    Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life.

    Created about 1 month ago

  • Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan

    2012-04-09

  • Pain For the Better

    I read in my devotion this morning that we should not get mad at God if someone makes a choice that hurts us. Even though we pray for that person to do right, God ultimately has to leave them to make…

    Created 2 months ago

    Ephesians 4:31 (NASB)

  • Speak Up

    "Surround yourself with people who have a strong connection with the Lord, and be open to hearing Him define His will through their counsel. ". I read this in my devotion this morning and found myself…

    Created 4 months ago

    Proverbs 11:14 (NASB)

  • Take no Oath

    Matthew 5:33-37 (NASB)
    "Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, 'YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD.'

    Created 5 months ago

  • Proper Mindset

    Colossians 3:2 (NASB)
    Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.

    Created 5 months ago

  • Waiting

    "THE LORD (God) says to my Lord (the Messiah), Sit at My right hand, until I make Your adversaries Your footstool." (Psalm 110:1 AMP) I never really thought before of this verse, in the way I thought…

    Created 6 months ago

    Psalm 110:1 (AMP)

  • You DON'T know it all.

    Proverbs 3:7 (NLT)
    Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

    Created 7 months ago

  • God bruises and wounds.

    Job 5:17-18 (NKJV)
    Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects; Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.

    Created 7 months ago

  • He is our healer.

    Psalm 103:3 (NASB)
    Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases;

    Created 7 months ago

  • You healed me!

    Psalm 30:2 (NASB)
    O Lord my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.

    Created 7 months ago

  • Suffering as God's will.

    1 Peter 4:19 (NASB)
    Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.

    Created 7 months ago

  • Still I will praise You!

    Psalm 42:5 (NASB)
    Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence.

    Created 7 months ago

  • Take thoughts captive - vain imaginings

    2 Corinthians 10:5 (NASB)
    We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,

    Created 7 months ago

  • The end is near, pray accordingly.

    1 Peter 4:7 (NASB)
    The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.

    Created 7 months ago

  • Serve each other as He served us.

    John 13:14 (NASB)
    If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.

    Created 7 months ago

  • Spiritual healing

    Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV)
    But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.

    Created 7 months ago

  • Heal my troubled bones!

    Psalm 6:2 (NKJV)
    Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled.

    Created 7 months ago

  • An assignment for me.

    Isaiah 58:10-11 (NKJV)
    If you extend your soul to the hungry And satisfy the afflicted soul, Then your light shall dawn in the darkness, And your darkness shall be as the noonday.

    Created 7 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights

    2011-10-28

  • The true healer

    Jeremiah 17:14 (NLT)
    OLORD, if you heal me, I will be truly healed; if you save me, I will be truly saved. My praises are for you alone!

    Created 7 months ago

  • Still I will praise Him

    Psalm 42:5 (NASB)
    Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence.

    Created 7 months ago

  • God's plans will not be thwarted.

    Job 42:2 (NASB)
    "I know that You can do all things, And that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted.

    Created 8 months ago

  • Have You Opened Your Gift?

    "In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you."-(Romans 12:6 NLT) Did…

    Created 8 months ago

  • Trust Is More Important Than Understanding

    "Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways!"-(Romans 11:33 NLT) I read this verse and thought to myself, "how impossible…

    Created 8 months ago

    Romans 11:33 (NLT)

  • How Do You Explain It?

    For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no…

    Created 9 months ago

    Romans 1:20 (NLT)

  • Authority

    In Judges 6:15, Gideon refers to God's authority in his usage of the Hebrew word for Lord, "adonay", pronounced "ad-o-noy'". The root word "adon" means "one possessed of absolute control". The Message…

    Created 10 months ago

    Judges 6:15 (NASB)

  • Wrapped Up In God

    El-hayya is the name of God that refers to Him being the God of my life. It means that what I am all about is Him. He is the center of my life and He is in every aspect of my life. But, is He? That's…

    Created 10 months ago

    Psalm 42:8 (NLT)

  • A Forgiving God

    The name of God that my devotion talked about this morning is "El-nasa". Not NASA....nasa. This is the Hebrew word for "forgiving" and it is pronounced "naw-saw". The word has several other meanings as…

    Created 10 months ago

    Psalm 99:8 (NLT)

  • El Olam

    I am fascinated by the Hebrew language and the names of God, in particular. So, I'm loving this part of my daily reading plan. The name we're studying today is El Olam. This name for God is very interesting.…

    Created 11 months ago

    Genesis 21:33 (NASB)

  • A Hearer or a Doer?

    God's Word is chock full of direction for us in our lives. From daily living to major life decisions, we can find guidance in God's Word. The question I'm asking myself today is, "Am I going to put God's…

    Created 11 months ago

  • Dangerous Independence??

    "The biggest threat to marriage is independence. That's what destroys marriages.". I read this in my devotion this morning and was awed. I never would have thought that, but the more I thought about it,…

    Created 11 months ago

    Ephesians 5:31 (NIV)

  • Attitude of Gratitude

    "Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance." -Psalm 42:5 Do you ever find yourself sad or depressed…

    Created about 1 year ago

  • Which "Pull" Will You Choose?

    As I am in Christ and Christ has won victory over sin and death, then so have I. Then why do I walk around with a defeated attitude? Because I walk more by sight than by faith, contrary to what the Word…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Genesis 3:15 (NASB)

  • Unchangeable

    God never changes. I read that in my devotional this morning, in Malachi 3:6. NEVER changes. God is who He was yesterday, and last year, and last millennium...for all eternity. He does not change. That's…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Malachi 3:6 (NASB)

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2011-03-15

  • Jesus Servanthood

    Jesus knelt before His disciples and washed their feet. The King of Kings and Lord of Lords stooped so low as to become a man here on earth, and THEN stooped even lower to become a servant of man. After…

    Created about 1 year ago

    John 13:14 (NASB)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2011-03-10

  • God Vulnerable?

    My devotional this morning said this, "As unbelievable as it sounds, God made Himself vulnerable to His creation by putting Himself in a position to be hurt by us both physically and emotionally." I…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Acts 3:14 (NASB), Acts 3:15 (NASB)

  • Ultimate Patience

    How often have I lost my patience? More times than I can count. I daresay most of us can say the same thing. Imagine what it would be like if we impatient humans had the same power and authority as God.…

    Created over 1 year ago

    2 Peter 3:9 (NASB)

  • How Soon We Forget

    I remember reading about the Israelites and the Exodus from Egypt when I first became a Christian and being appalled by their behavior. They saw for themselves, first hand, mighty miracles of God. The…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Deuteronomy 10:21 (NASB)

  • A Creative Plan

    God created the heavens and the earth in the most creative fashion. All we have to do to know this is look around us. The trees, the animals, the flowers - such intricacies and variety. Sunsets and sunrises,…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Genesis 1:1 (NKJV)

  • The Pursuit of Perfection

    The pursuit of perfection can only mean one thing, the pursuit of God. Therein lies the only true perfection. All of creation was rendered imperfect with the introduction of sin and the fall of man. There…

    Created over 1 year ago

    2 Samuel 22:31 (NKJV)

  • Started Following joegreeno

    over 1 year

  • Mindful of Us

    Mindful (Psalm 8:4) Strong's Number: 02142 - Zakar (zaw-kar') Verb Definition: to remember, recall, call to mind God is mindful of us - you and me. He didn't create us then move on to creating something…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 8:4 (NKJV)

  • His Sovereignty Brings Joy

    I read in my devotional this morning that God's sovereignty is something that should bring us joy, not apprehension. That really stuck with me because I have been one who wanted to be in control and hated…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Job 9:12 (NASB)

  • God Can and Will

    God CAN do anything and He WILL do as He wills.

    Created over 1 year ago

    Job 42:2 (NASB)

  • God knows

    God knows what I'm going through. He loves me. He works all things out for my good, therefore I need be anxious for nothing.

    Created over 1 year ago

    Job 37:16 (NASB)

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-02-06

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan

    2011-02-06

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-01-17

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-01-07

  • Started Following angelgreeno

    over 1 year

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-01-06