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Isaiah 2:11
Isaiah 2:11 (NLT)
Human pride will be brought down, and human arrogance will be humbled. Only the LORD will be exalted on that day of judgment.Created 6 days ago
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Isaiah 1:17
Isaiah 1:17 (NLT)
Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows.Created 6 days ago
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There is no need to defend God
“Let me go on, and I will show you the truth. For I have not finished defending God! I am telling you nothing but the truth, for I am a man of great knowledge. (Job 36:2, 4 NLT) I am fascinated by Elihu's…
Created 12 days ago
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Classic Hebrew parallelism
Much of what Elihu says exhibits he arrogance of which he accuses Job but in verse 14 there is a glimmer of hope ... He recognizes that God is in in control of our very breath. When his spirit is withdrawn…
Created 12 days ago
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The Place of Grace
I love Paul's final instructions, he is in prison and in all probability needs encouragement himself, but he sends encouragement to fellow believers who are enjoying freedom. Paul remains in prison…
Created 12 days ago
Colossians 4:7 (NLT), Colossians 4:8 (NLT), Colossians 4:9 (NLT), Colossians 4:10 (NLT), Colossians 4:11 (NLT), Colossians 4:12 (NLT), Colossians 4:13 (NLT), Colossians 4:14 (NLT), Colossians 4:15 (NLT), Colossians 4:16 (NLT), Colossians 4:17 (NLT), Colossians 4:18 (NLT)
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Spirit = the breath of God
However, there is in humans a Spirit,the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding. (Job 32:8 GWT) Notice the spirit within people IS the breath of God. It is not some left over spiritual…
Created 13 days ago
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A pastor's responsibility
I wish churches and church leaders would understand these three texts. It is perhaps the most accurate and concise pastoral job description ever written. From these texts we can infer that pastors are…
Created 20 days ago
Ephesians 4:11 (NLT), Ephesians 4:12 (NLT), Ephesians 4:13 (NLT)
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2012-05-11
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Ephesians 4:11-13
Ephesians 4:11-13 (NKJV)
And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,Created 21 days ago
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Perspective
It is all a matter of perspective, an army may be great but none as great as God's army. POWER based on the PROMISE of God brings a new PERSPECTIVE.
Created about 1 month ago
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Don't believe everything you are told
The golden rule is not want a many of us have been taught by society; The Golden rule is not 'he who as the gold makes the rules.' Instead of inequality the golden rule of scripture treats others as we…
Created about 1 month ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2012-04-06
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Wanting to be with God's people
The going to fall trees most probably did not need Elisha to be present they just wanted him to be with them. How often do we overlook fellowship opportunities? And what blessing do we miss by overlooking…
Created about 1 month ago
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Embassy of Heven?
Being healed of leprosy was a life changing event for Naaman. Although living in a foreign land he wanted to spend time on Israel's soil so he takes home two mules loaded with Israel's soil. In today's…
Created about 1 month ago
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Career change or life change?
Here Elisha changes his career. There is no question about that, a farmer is anointed as God's new leading prophet. But what a life changing experience for him and his family. He burns the plow and slaughters…
Created 2 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2012-03-27
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Where is God?
God was not in the cave, and Elijah knew that for he went outside the cave each time he looked for God. In his depression God did not desert Elijah but gently called him from his fears into God's presence.…
Created 2 months ago
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What goes around comes around ... twice!
Removal of thumbs and big toes would significantly restrict one's ability on the battlefield or for that matter almost anywhere else. Without thumbs it would be difficult to hold weapons etc. and without…
Created 3 months ago
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Earned a Badge — 21-Day Challenge
2012-02-24
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Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans
2012-02-23
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2012-02-23
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Surviving the SAD-you-sees, SADventists etc.
Twenty six years as a pastor has taught me that not everyone who claims to be a Christian is Christ like. Sometimes it feels like pastor's wear a bigger target on their backs. And those who can't deal…
Created 3 months ago
Psalm 140:1 (NLT), Psalm 140:2 (NLT), Psalm 140:3 (NLT), Psalm 140:6 (NLT), Psalm 140:7 (NLT)
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Surviving the Sad-you-sees (SADventists etc.)
Twenty six years as a pastor has taught me that not everyone who claims to be a Christian is. Being a pastor is like painting a bigger target on your back. And those who can't deal with the reality…
Created 3 months ago
Psalm 140:1 (NLT), Psalm 140:2 (NLT), Psalm 140:3 (NLT), Psalm 140:6 (NLT), Psalm 140:7 (NLT)
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God of everywhere
Like Psalm 23 this text speaks of a God who goes before, comes after us and is always with us. No matter what our challenges or how big our fears god is always with us ... I have no reason to fear,…
Created 3 months ago
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Circumcision for every generation?
From the necessity to circumcise the second generation of post-slavery Israelites, we can infer that God has no grand children; that there are no spiritual poorer cousins; every generation is called to…
Created 4 months ago
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not die before seeing God's kingdom arrive in great power
This text has always bothered me: From it one could infer, at least one person present in christ's audience (several thousand years ago) should be alive today, since God's Kingdom has not arrived in…
Created 4 months ago
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Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit
The sin against the Holy Spirit is not rejecting the Holy Spirit as some church folk would have us believe. Of course ignoring the Holy Spirit is unwise, however the principle of freedom - established…
Created 4 months ago
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God of your ancestors?
Here God is described as 'Lord God of your ancestors.' From this we can infer two things: (1) God was Lord of their ancestors, not necessarily for all of their generation! (2) He may not have been their…
Created 4 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2012-01-07
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Prosperity in Proverbs
This text speaks not of financial but spiritual prosperity.
Created 5 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 500 Highlights
2011-12-28
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 Highlights
2011-12-20
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2011-12-20
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-12-17
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