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What is discipleship?
These verses show Paul speaking Truth in a loving (not shameful) way to his children in the faith. When he preached The Gospel to them, he became their spiritual father. In other word, he became responsible…
Created 18 days ago
1 Corinthians 4:14 (NLT), 1 Corinthians 4:15 (NLT), 1 Corinthians 4:16 (NLT), 1 Corinthians 4:17 (NLT)
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Does God make sense?
This helps me consider the reality that sometimes God asks us to do things that don't seem to make sense. In this case, people didn't see the sense in removing the stone to Lazarus' tomb because of the…
Created about 1 month ago
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He loved them
Jesus loved them so... I need to look in to this more, but this morning I noticed the "so". It seems as though he loves them and wants them to understand more of Him...His purpose on earth...which is…
Created about 1 month ago
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do not associate
I believe some have used this passage to justify their personal isolation from worldly people that do not know Jesus. However, this particular passage is very clear that the worldly person is not to be…
Created 2 months ago
1 Corinthians 5:9 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 5:10 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 5:11 (ESV)
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real fasting
Motivation is key. Why do I do what I do? Why do I pray? Why am I nice to others? Why do I try to help people? If I do these things for my benefit, my actions are worthless. When I do these things as…
Created 2 months ago
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the profit of many
We are instructed not to pursue our profit, but the profit of many. As a follower of Christ, I am free (because of the work of Jesus) to help ores profit. We are to seek the profit of others. This sounds…
Created 2 months ago
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written on our hearts
What does this mean? I have often heard this taught that we must memorize scripture to have God's word written on our hearts. (i am not doubting the importance of scripture memory...we do need to do it.)…
Created 3 months ago
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liberal agenda
This verse and the ones just before remind me of what seems to be happening via what many call the liberal agenda. This has come through much of the feminist, homosexual, and other more liberal movements…
Created 3 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2012-03-05
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hatred produces blindness
Thought...what does it mean to hate a brother/sister in Christ? It seems like not loving someone...not looking to the needs of others...could be defined as hate. Because, it's definitely not love. So,…
Created 3 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans
2012-03-05
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we are not our own
Over and over...Scripture points to the truth that I am nothing apart from Jesus. This verse reinforces this on a human level. We are not our own. In a marital relationship, the husband and wife are spiritually…
Created 3 months ago
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we are not our own
Over and over...Scripture points to the truth that I am nothing apart from Jesus. This verse reinforces this on a human level. We are not our own. In a marital relationship, the husband and wife are spiritually…
Created 3 months ago
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how to enjoy life
Referencing Psalm 34:12-16...thoughts...Those that wonder why life is so difficult need to consider their active role is not speaking evil, turning away from evil, doing what is good, and seeking and…
Created 3 months ago
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fruit of experiencing Jesus
It is neat to see how 1 John begins by displaying the result or the fruit that is produced when one has an authentic encounter with Jesus. The desire to share that experience with others so that they…
Created 3 months ago
1 John 1:1 (NLT), 1 John 1:2 (NLT), 1 John 1:3 (NLT), 1 John 1:4 (NLT)
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan
2012-02-21
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...you alone are God
These verses remind me that there is...can only be...one true God. Only God can teach us and keep our hearts pure. When we try to do this on our own, we are attempting to replace God by becoming our own…
Created 3 months ago
Psalm 86:10 (NLT), Psalm 86:11 (NLT), Psalm 86:12 (NLT), Psalm 86:13 (NLT)
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Unfriendly People
Wow...just had a conversation about this yesterday. A comment was made...something to this affect: "Colleges were first created to educate people to be effective members of society...they were educated…
Created 4 months ago
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What does love look like
1 John 3:16 (NLT)
We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters.Created 4 months ago
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1 John 3:10
1 John 3:10 (NLT)
So now we can tell who are children of God and who are children of the devil. Anyone who does not live righteously and does not love other believers does not belong to God.Created 4 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 Highlights
2012-02-14
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1 John 2:15-17
1 John 2:15-17 (NLT)
Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you.Created 4 months ago
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Rather than God, they worshipped idols
Romans 1:23 (NLT)
And instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, they worshiped idols made to look like mere people and birds and animals and reptiles.Created 4 months ago
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dreams unfulfilled
Thought...we all have dreams. We all have things we want to accomplish. I want to be a great husband, dad, campus minster, friend, etc. this verse reminds me that unless we are willing to listen to advice…
Created 4 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2012-02-08
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...what lies before you
Do you even know what lies before you? This passage says to fix our eyes on what lies before us. Many don't this beyond this very moment to consider consequences of choices. We must reflect on our lives…
Created 4 months ago
Proverbs 4:23 (NLT), Proverbs 4:24 (NLT), Proverbs 4:25 (NLT), Proverbs 4:26 (NLT), Proverbs 4:27 (NLT)
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no legacy
Being erased from the earth...maybe this is pointing to the reality of the futileness of a life lived against God? If we have invested in people (our neighbor) in love out of a desire to glorify God with…
Created 4 months ago
Psalm 34:12 (NLT), Psalm 34:13 (NLT), Psalm 34:14 (NLT), Psalm 34:16 (NLT)
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contemplative/theological spirituality
This verse seems to point to the importance of not only studying the word to increase knowledge, but also to reflect (contemplate) regarding how this new knowledge affects...or should affect one's life.…
Created 4 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2012-01-09
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2012-01-07
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2012-01-04
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-06-19
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Genesis 1:1
Genesis 1:1 (NLT)
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.Created 12 months ago
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The Peter Principle: More Keys to Success
1. The way a Christian behaves ...Discovers one mind ...Sympathizes with others ...Love each other as family ...Be tender hearted ...Maintain a humble attitude ...Bless when insults are appropriates…
Created about 1 year ago
1 Peter 3:8 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:9 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:10 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:11 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:12 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:13 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:14 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:15 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:16 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:17 (NLT)
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-02-13
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Mark 5:42
Mark 5:42 (NLT)
And the girl, who was twelve years old, immediately stood up and walked around! They were overwhelmed and totally amazed.Created over 1 year ago
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