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Blessing those killing you & your loved ones
Hit me this time how different these verses must have sounded to the original audience...facing serious trials, sentences & brutality vs modern day USA. How differently our bros in Syria today must view…
Created 19 days ago
Romans 12:14 (NIV), Romans 12:15 (NIV), Romans 12:16 (NIV), Romans 12:17 (NIV), Romans 12:18 (NIV), Romans 12:19 (NIV), Romans 12:20 (NIV)
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Who is wise?
I often just think of a wise person as the one who is listened to and offers great advice. Yet here the wise one is described simply as the one who listens. The posture of learning & listening (humility)…
Created about 1 month ago
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Idolatry
Usually don't think of lust, sexual immorality, greed, & evil desires as idolatry. But this verse states them as such...what could be worse?
Created about 1 month ago
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Jesus' challenge to Peter
Jesus' statement here about Peter's future death, combined w/ his 3 questions "Do you love Me?" seem to recall the denials. Those denials ultimately had to do w/ Peter fearing for his life. Now, a short…
Created 2 months ago
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1st Step of Obedience
The first step toward Peter's radical obedience was inviting the visiting Gentiles as his guests in the house.
Created 4 months ago
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His words sweeter than honey
These words take on new meaning during a fast where honey is the sweetest thing I'm eating. I've asked a few different people, "do you have any desert recommendations other than honey...better than honey?"…
Created 5 months ago
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God the true King
Gives a clue to the later disappointment of God when the people cried out for a king. Unlike with other nations, He was to be the true King of the nation of Israel.
Created 8 months ago
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Interpretive translation of Acts 15:31
31 All the Gentile men were thrilled to hear that they did not have to be circumcised. :)
Created over 1 year ago
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Why we're naming our daughter "Bethlehem" (sort of)
In this blog post I discuss the meaning behind our little girl's name. http://brianrussell.me/?p=1785
Created over 1 year ago
Luke 2:1 (NIV), Luke 2:2 (NIV), Luke 2:3 (NIV), Luke 2:4 (NIV), Luke 2:5 (NIV), Luke 2:6 (NIV), Luke 2:7 (NIV), Luke 2:8 (NIV), Luke 2:9 (NIV), Luke 2:10 (NIV), Luke 2:11 (NIV), Luke 2:12 (NIV), Luke 2:13 (NIV), Luke 2:14 (NIV), Luke 2:15 (NIV), Luke 2:16 (NIV), Luke 2:17 (NIV), Luke 2:18 (NIV), Luke 2:19 (NIV), Luke 2:20 (NIV), Luke 2:21 (NIV)
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Sling and Harp
http://brianrussell.me/?p=1630 (http://brianrussell.me/?p=1630) The above link is to a blog post I wrote about the instruments God used to bring David to power.
Created over 1 year ago
1 Samuel 16:1 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:2 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:3 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:4 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:5 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:6 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:8 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:9 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:10 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:11 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:12 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:13 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:14 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:15 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:16 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:17 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:18 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:19 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:20 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:21 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:22 (NIV), 1 Samuel 16:23 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:1 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:2 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:3 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:4 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:5 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:6 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:7 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:8 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:9 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:10 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:11 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:12 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:13 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:14 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:15 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:16 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:17 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:18 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:19 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:20 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:21 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:22 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:23 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:24 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:25 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:26 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:27 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:28 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:29 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:30 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:31 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:32 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:33 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:34 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:35 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:36 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:37 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:38 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:39 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:40 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:41 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:42 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:43 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:44 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:45 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:46 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:47 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:48 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:49 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:50 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:51 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:52 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:53 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:54 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:55 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:56 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:57 (NIV), 1 Samuel 17:58 (NIV)
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Learning to hear God
The progression of Samuel's being able to discern/hear God's voice is dramatic throughout his life. Here in chapter 3 he doesn't recognize it all. Then in 1 Samuel 9:15-16 & many other Scriptures we see…
Created over 1 year ago
1 Samuel 3:1 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:2 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:3 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:4 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:5 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:6 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:7 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:8 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:9 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:10 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:11 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:12 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:13 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:14 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:15 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:16 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:17 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:18 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:19 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:20 (NIV), 1 Samuel 3:21 (NIV)
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Importance of early years parenting
Hannah's nursing the boy until he was weened and then turning him over to Eli & the priesthood reminds me of Moses and his mother. And like Moses' mother, Hannah was able to instill godly principles in…
Created over 1 year ago
1 Samuel 1:22 (NIV84), 1 Samuel 1:23 (NIV84), 1 Samuel 1:24 (NIV84)
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Thwarting God's promises
The consequences of sin are devastating...even thwarting the good things God has designed for us.
Created over 1 year ago
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Willing To Be A Mess
http://brianrussell.me/?p=90 (http://brianrussell.me/?p=90) The above link is a post I wrote about Peter's "Nevertheless" attitude in Luke 5:5.
Created over 1 year ago
Luke 5:1 (NIV84), Luke 5:2 (NIV84), Luke 5:3 (NIV84), Luke 5:4 (NIV84), Luke 5:5 (NIV84), Luke 5:6 (NIV84), Luke 5:7 (NIV84), Luke 5:8 (NIV84), Luke 5:9 (NIV84), Luke 5:10 (NIV84), Luke 5:11 (NIV84)
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Treasure Storage
http://brianrussell.me/?p=124 (http://brianrussell.me/?p=124) What does "treasures in heaven" mean to you?
Created over 1 year ago
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Walking Through Death Valley
http://brianrussell.me/?p=139 (http://brianrussell.me/?p=139) When our journey brings us to the valleys.
Created over 1 year ago
Psalm 23:1 (NIV84), Psalm 23:2 (NIV84), Psalm 23:3 (NIV84), Psalm 23:4 (NIV84), Psalm 23:5 (NIV84), Psalm 23:6 (NIV84)
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Why Do I Need Jesus?
http://brianrussell.me/?p=177 (http://brianrussell.me/?p=177) Why we so desperately need Jesus.
Created over 1 year ago
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Do We Still Practice Dualism?
http://brianrussell.me/?p=213 (http://brianrussell.me/?p=213) Combating our dualistic tendencies.
Created over 1 year ago
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Content versus Satisfaction
http://brianrussell.me/?p=663 (http://brianrussell.me/?p=663) Can I be grateful yet unsatisfied?
Created over 1 year ago
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What Lion Are You Chasing?
http://brianrussell.me/?p=729 (http://brianrussell.me/?p=729) What Lion Are You Chasing?
Created over 1 year ago
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The importants role Artaxerxes Played
http://brianrussell.me/?p=826 (http://brianrussell.me/?p=826) The above link is to a blog post I wrote about the great example Artaxerxes leaves us.
Created over 1 year ago
Nehemiah 1:1 (NIV84), Nehemiah 1:2 (NIV84), Nehemiah 1:3 (NIV84), Nehemiah 1:4 (NIV84), Nehemiah 1:5 (NIV84), Nehemiah 1:6 (NIV84), Nehemiah 1:7 (NIV84), Nehemiah 1:8 (NIV84), Nehemiah 1:9 (NIV84), Nehemiah 1:10 (NIV84), Nehemiah 1:11 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:1 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:2 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:3 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:4 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:5 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:6 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:7 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:8 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:9 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:10 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:11 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:12 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:13 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:14 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:15 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:16 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:17 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:18 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:19 (NIV84), Nehemiah 2:20 (NIV84)
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I Don't Deserve This!
http://brianrussell.me/?p=1105 (http://brianrussell.me/?p=1105) The above link is to a blog post I wrote involving Jeremiah 29:11. How do we cling to God’s words here while not developing into spiritual…
Created over 1 year ago
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Genesis 1-3 in 140 words
http://brianrussell.me/?p=1439 (http://brianrussell.me/?p=1439) In the linked blog post, a summary of the first three chapters of Genesis in 140 words.
Created over 1 year ago
Genesis 1:1 (NIV84), Genesis 1:2 (NIV84), Genesis 1:3 (NIV84), Genesis 1:4 (NIV84), Genesis 1:5 (NIV84), Genesis 1:6 (NIV84), Genesis 1:7 (NIV84), Genesis 1:8 (NIV84), Genesis 1:9 (NIV84), Genesis 1:10 (NIV84), Genesis 1:11 (NIV84), Genesis 1:12 (NIV84), Genesis 1:13 (NIV84), Genesis 1:14 (NIV84), Genesis 1:15 (NIV84), Genesis 1:16 (NIV84), Genesis 1:17 (NIV84), Genesis 1:18 (NIV84), Genesis 1:19 (NIV84), Genesis 1:20 (NIV84), Genesis 1:21 (NIV84), Genesis 1:22 (NIV84), Genesis 1:23 (NIV84), Genesis 1:24 (NIV84), Genesis 1:25 (NIV84), Genesis 1:26 (NIV84), Genesis 1:27 (NIV84), Genesis 1:28 (NIV84), Genesis 1:29 (NIV84), Genesis 1:30 (NIV84), Genesis 1:31 (NIV84), Genesis 2:1 (NIV84), Genesis 2:2 (NIV84), Genesis 2:3 (NIV84), Genesis 2:4 (NIV84), Genesis 2:5 (NIV84), Genesis 2:6 (NIV84), Genesis 2:7 (NIV84), Genesis 2:8 (NIV84), Genesis 2:9 (NIV84), Genesis 2:10 (NIV84), Genesis 2:11 (NIV84), Genesis 2:12 (NIV84), Genesis 2:13 (NIV84), Genesis 2:14 (NIV84), Genesis 2:15 (NIV84), Genesis 2:16 (NIV84), Genesis 2:17 (NIV84), Genesis 2:18 (NIV84), Genesis 2:19 (NIV84), Genesis 2:20 (NIV84), Genesis 2:21 (NIV84), Genesis 2:22 (NIV84), Genesis 2:23 (NIV84), Genesis 2:24 (NIV84), Genesis 2:25 (NIV84), Genesis 3:1 (NIV84), Genesis 3:2 (NIV84), Genesis 3:3 (NIV84), Genesis 3:4 (NIV84), Genesis 3:5 (NIV84), Genesis 3:6 (NIV84), Genesis 3:7 (NIV84), Genesis 3:8 (NIV84), Genesis 3:9 (NIV84), Genesis 3:10 (NIV84), Genesis 3:11 (NIV84), Genesis 3:12 (NIV84), Genesis 3:13 (NIV84), Genesis 3:14 (NIV84), Genesis 3:15 (NIV84), Genesis 3:16 (NIV84), Genesis 3:17 (NIV84), Genesis 3:18 (NIV84), Genesis 3:19 (NIV84), Genesis 3:20 (NIV84), Genesis 3:21 (NIV84), Genesis 3:22 (NIV84), Genesis 3:23 (NIV84), Genesis 3:24 (NIV84)
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