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Revelations for Life
If only I could truly embrace this philosophy, a recognition that how I arrived, so I'll depart - the piece in the middle called life, though valuable to me, the accumulation of things are merely a support…
Created 3 months ago
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Love, Love, Love
All you need is love, da da da da da It's true! God's love us sufficient, it will fill and hole, any gap, any crisis, any loss. God's love abounds and in his love there is great peace and power.
Created 4 months ago
Ephesians 3:16 (NIV), Ephesians 3:17 (NIV), Ephesians 3:18 (NIV)
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Grace? What's That
I truly believe this is one of the simplest yet most difficult concepts in the bible. Like theory and application, they are sometimes poles apart. I know the theory, I get the words, I even believe in…
Created 4 months ago
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Revelation is Often Slow
To pray with sincerity is a journey, like friendship it develops with trust. I'm not convinced if God's full glory and Jesus' true suffering were revealed that I'd survive. So in true grace the curtains…
Created 4 months ago
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Mirror, mirror on the wall, tell me who is the biggest fool? I've tried to adopt a new philosophy in my life to be less judgmental of others. Sure the thoughts still come up, but rather than give them…
Created 4 months ago
Matthew 7:1 (NIV), Matthew 7:2 (NIV), Matthew 7:3 (NIV), Matthew 7:4 (NIV), Matthew 7:5 (NIV)
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Bird in Hand
Increasingly consumerism is a global phenomena. We consume goods and materials and are driven by wants, luxuries, a bigger, better, faster life. Bigger house, faster car, better job, yet Moses shunned…
Created 4 months ago
Hebrews 11:24 (NIV), Hebrews 11:25 (NIV), Hebrews 11:26 (NIV), Hebrews 11:27 (NIV), Hebrews 11:28 (NIV), Hebrews 11:29 (NIV)
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Instructions to the Christian
I know there are many places in the bible that provide instruction, but this set of verses just leaps out. Especially like the emphasis on remaining with the body, the flock. To remain in fellowship with…
Created 4 months ago
Hebrews 10:19 (NIV), Hebrews 10:20 (NIV), Hebrews 10:21 (NIV), Hebrews 10:22 (NIV), Hebrews 10:23 (NIV), Hebrews 10:24 (NIV), Hebrews 10:25 (NIV)
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Jacob's Ladder
The story of Jacob's ladder is well known, his vision of angels ascending and descending to Earth. The following verses disclose the culture of the times - Jacob built a monument in Bethel (Bethlehem)…
Created 4 months ago
Genesis 28:20 (NIV), Genesis 28:21 (NIV), Genesis 28:22 (NIV)
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Great Verse for Offering Talk
Glory to the creator, highest honour He is due - He made the heavens, the Earth, He made you and me - from the greatest to the least, the biggest to the smallest, God be given glory. For He holds you…
Created 4 months ago
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The Cup: Half Empty or Full?
Consider the situation, three men led to crucifiction. One the son of God, two convicted criminals. Both criminals were rightly judged, were sinners deserving death under Jewish law. Both were presented…
Created 5 months ago
Luke 23:32 (NIV), Luke 23:39 (NIV), Luke 23:40 (NIV), Luke 23:41 (NIV), Luke 23:42 (NIV)
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How Else Could You Introduce Jesus
What a start to the letter, what magnificance and honour afforded - I wonder how long John laboured over that introduction - did it just flow abundantly or was he pained to catch the right phrase? To…
Created 5 months ago
1 John 1:1 (NIV), 1 John 1:2 (NIV), 1 John 1:3 (NIV), 1 John 1:4 (NIV)
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Achieve a Stress Free Life
Do not be anxious - do not stress for the Lord will hear your prayers and grant you peace, clarity and deliverance. Faced with a fairly monumental decision this has rested my heart and now I await a response…
Created 5 months ago
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Tithes and Offerings
Generosity is a natural urge when under the light of Christ. Discipleship is a journey and often the final phase is a revelation of generosity - to tithe and to give with a willing heart out of the abundance…
Created 5 months ago
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The Power of Christianity
Some of the most powerful scripture in the bible is revealed in Romans 8. It is a statement of grace, a life lesson, a motivator, a confirmation of faith and the promise of fulfilled hope. This chapter…
Created 5 months ago
Romans 8:1 (NIV), Romans 8:2 (NIV), Romans 8:3 (NIV), Romans 8:4 (NIV), Romans 8:5 (NIV), Romans 8:6 (NIV), Romans 8:7 (NIV), Romans 8:8 (NIV), Romans 8:9 (NIV), Romans 8:10 (NIV), Romans 8:11 (NIV), Romans 8:12 (NIV), Romans 8:13 (NIV), Romans 8:14 (NIV), Romans 8:15 (NIV), Romans 8:16 (NIV), Romans 8:17 (NIV), Romans 8:18 (NIV), Romans 8:19 (NIV), Romans 8:20 (NIV), Romans 8:21 (NIV), Romans 8:22 (NIV), Romans 8:23 (NIV), Romans 8:24 (NIV), Romans 8:25 (NIV), Romans 8:26 (NIV), Romans 8:27 (NIV), Romans 8:28 (NIV), Romans 8:29 (NIV), Romans 8:30 (NIV), Romans 8:31 (NIV), Romans 8:32 (NIV), Romans 8:33 (NIV), Romans 8:34 (NIV), Romans 8:35 (NIV), Romans 8:36 (NIV), Romans 8:37 (NIV), Romans 8:38 (NIV), Romans 8:39 (NIV)
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Rejoice in Adversity
Though faced with trials now, challenges, obstacles, though in this monent you may be overwhelmed by a situation, financial crisis, marriage breakup, addiction or any other life occurrence ... Rejoice!…
Created 5 months ago
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My dad really is bigger
My dad's bigger than your dad - the school yard taunt is truly apparent in this verse. Our father, our dad loves us with the depth and breadth of love beyond any mortal father. Our siblings include Jesus,…
Created 5 months ago
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Hope?
If lacking hope, feeling lost find refuge in the Word. For there is your shield, your sword, your peace, your way - hopelessness is only evident when God is forgotten- for there is always hope, always…
Created 5 months ago
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When in doubt pray
When faced with doubts, or unsure of the right path ... Pray. Pray for guidance, understanding, wisdom, discernment. Pray for in God is the right answer: in God is the only answer.
Created 5 months ago
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Tested? Disciplined? Facing Adversity
To be part of the third you'll enter the fire, refined like gold, tested, face triasl. Yet at the end you'll be counted as one with God. Hallelujah
Created 5 months ago
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Zechariah 4:6, Zechariah 4:10
Zechariah 4:6 (NIV)
So he said to me, "This is the word of the lord to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the lord Almighty.Zechariah 4:10 (NIV)
"Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the lord that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?"Created 5 months ago
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When You Have The Upper Hand
Be cautious when God has granted you the upper hand. When your enemies have been delivered. Do not overdo your dominance ... remember they were delivered to you and you may in turn be delivered.
Created 5 months ago
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The Second Temple
Fascinating that God delayed the construction of the first temple, David was so keen to build, but it was not until the reign of Solomon it was built. Yet following the destruction and Babylonian exile,…
Created 5 months ago
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Oh, to be so bold
The boldness of faith David displays humbles me. I know my ways and thoughts and to acknowledge Psalm 139 is to acknowledge the omnicient nature of God - all knowing - even about me! To conclude with…
Created 5 months ago
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When the load is too heavy
When the load is too heavy, Just to live takes all might When all paths seem blocked To move forward's a fight When faced with a new day Even dawn appears night Then it's time ro rejoice For Jesus is…
Created 6 months ago
Matthew 11:28 (NIV), Matthew 11:29 (NIV), Matthew 11:30 (NIV)
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Amen
We are uniquely special and each gifted in our own area. The wondrous thing is that God - the creator of heaven and Earth - thinks of each of us and wants peace and joy and love to exude in our lives…
Created 6 months ago
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If only this were achieved then ...
If, as Christians, we lived our lives in these three verses then the world would be a better place. Rather than debates over dogma or denomination we embraced unity and love under the one God - who was…
Created 6 months ago
Colossians 3:13 (NIV), Colossians 3:14 (NIV), Colossians 3:15 (NIV)
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2011-12-08
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Proverbs 4:12
Proverbs 4:12 (NKJV)
When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, And when you run, you will not stumble.Created 8 months ago
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James 1:19
James 1:19 (NET)
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.Created 8 months ago
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The Faith Seed
Luke 17:5-6 (NKJV)
And the apostles said to the Lord, Increase our faith.Created 9 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans
2011-08-16
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan
2011-08-03
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-07-29
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Proverbs 17:14
Proverbs 17:14 (AMP)
The beginning of strife is as when water first trickles [from a crack in a dam]; therefore stop contention before it becomes worse and quarreling breaks out.Created 11 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-07-10
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Psalm 146:1
Psalm 146:1 (NIV)
Praise the lord. Praise the lord, my soul.Created 11 months ago
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Proverbs 3:9
Proverbs 3:9 (AMP)
Honor the Lord with your capital and sufficiency [from righteous labors] and with the firstfruits of all your income;Created 11 months ago
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Ephesians 3:18
Ephesians 3:18 (NIV)
may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,Created 11 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-06-21
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Proverbs 16:3
Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
Commit to the lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.Created 12 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-06-19
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2011-06-19
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Proverbs 14:28
Proverbs 14:28 (NIV)
A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.Created 12 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2011-06-19
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-06-19
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Proverbs 3:9
Proverbs 3:9 (NIV)
Honor the lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;Created 12 months ago
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Proverbs 10:9
Proverbs 10:9 (NIV)
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.Created 12 months ago
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Proverbs 10:21
Proverbs 10:21 (NIV)
The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.Created 12 months ago
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Proverbs 11:12
Proverbs 11:12 (NIV)
Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.Created 12 months ago
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Proverbs 11:14
Proverbs 11:14 (NIV)
For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.Created 12 months ago
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Proverbs 11:24
Proverbs 11:24 (NIV)
One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.Created 12 months ago
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Proverbs 11:27
Proverbs 11:27 (NIV)
Whoever seeks good finds favor, but evil comes to one who searches for it.Created 12 months ago
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Proverbs 11:30
Proverbs 11:30 (NIV)
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives.Created 12 months ago
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Proverbs 12:1
Proverbs 12:1 (NIV)
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.Created 12 months ago
