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Pride ends in the Presence of Jesus
Peter was battling pride here, but when faced with the choice between the admirable quality of self-sufficiency and the thought of not being in the presence and power of the Lord of the Universe, pride…
Created 8 days ago
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Wisdom, not polls, guided David
David's mourning for Abner seemed certainly genuine and painted an ever enlarging picture of his true character for Israel to see. Abner was loyal to Saul, and now most of Saul's followers now had great…
Created 8 days ago
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Don't delay
Putting our trust in the Light while we can grafts us into His family. We as John 1 says are given the right to be called children of God; supernaturally adopted as His children and orb of the Spirit.…
Created 8 days ago
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Make no mistake; God hates sin
The time had come for Jesus to take upon Himself the responsibility for all sin. As He did the just condemnation of God on all that we have ever done to make a mess of our relationship with Him and one…
Created 8 days ago
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Where is Jesus
Too often we think of following Jesus as "being saved" and being comfortable in church and with church friends. Salvation is necessary and fellowship with God's people is a beautiful thing, but if we…
Created 8 days ago
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One Shepherd
In a pluralistic world, some think there area by ways, many shepherds. Here Jesus makes it clear that there is only One True Shepherd.
Created 16 days ago
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It's not my job?
Jesus is referring to Himself as the true Shepherd in contrast to the thief. The question for me is; do I side with the true Shepherd or the thief? When someone wanders away from the fold, do I say it's…
Created 16 days ago
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Faithful Leadership
Our pride filled insecurities should never give us reason to not faithfully obey. Our obedience should be based on neither our own confidence nor our abilities, but solely on the Lord. If we are leading…
Created 19 days ago
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Afraid what people will say?
Nothing has changed, people including myself at time are afraid to speak good of Jesus because fear of what others; "the leaders" will say. And so people continue walking in darkness. We, in Christ, are…
Created 22 days ago
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A New Earth Free of Sin
God hates sin. Sin destroys; destroys our relationship with God and with one another. It makes a mess of all that God intended to be good. Having tasted the goodness of God, the hearts of the redeemed…
Created 29 days ago
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True Parenting
Under the incredible security of God and His perfect, loving leadership we are free to love and care for others. Not only that, but God's word gives us everything we need for nurturing our children. His…
Created 30 days ago
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Mystery Revealed
In Ephesians we see God's overarching purpose being to bring all things together under One head; Christ Jesus. Here we see a promise of that. Christ will indeed provide release for those condemned to…
Created 30 days ago
Psalm 102:19 (NLT), Psalm 102:20 (NLT), Psalm 102:21 (NLT), Psalm 102:22 (NLT)
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Wood's proper use
Wood serves for us enjoy shade, oxygen, shelter for the birds etc. When cut down, it is useful for many things, building and fire wood to name two. In Judges 6 it was being worshipped in the form of an…
Created about 1 month ago
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Not just another god!
The One true God has clearly made Himself known. He made Himself known not in cultural isolation, as one god among many, but in clear contrast to all other gods. Look at what He has done Joshua says and…
Created about 1 month ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 Highlights
2012-04-20
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Just a Taste
"What a blessing to attend a banquet in the Kingdom of God." The bigger blessing is being a child of the King; one who because of his relationship with the King enjoys the fruit of such a banquet everyday.…
Created about 1 month ago
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eternal Hospitality
What a joy to provide a banquet for those who might otherwise not know that they matter to God!!
Created about 1 month ago
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He came to us
God has graciously made Himself known throughout the ages so that we would find Him when we seek Him. The idea that no man can know the truth is only valid if there is not a transcendent, all powerful…
Created about 1 month ago
Deuteronomy 30:13 (NLT), Deuteronomy 30:14 (NLT), Deuteronomy 30:15 (NLT)
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Spirit filled understanding
The eyes to see, and ears to hear would come later with the the presence and power of the Holy Spirit made possible thought the permanent work of Christ.
Created about 1 month ago
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Do we not understand?
I sense Jesus' seeming frustration is based on the fact that the disciples and the people have not, despite all that Christ has been doing among them, grasped who He is, and what power they have access…
Created 2 months ago
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A Clear Contrast - Not Our Children
Many see the testing of Abraham as an act of cruelty; asking him to sacrifice his own son. But not only was this a foreshadowing of what God Himself would do on our behalf, it clearly contrasted the One…
Created 2 months ago
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He's not surprised!
There is nothing about you which God does not know. Sometimes we are tempted to think that if God knew our mess, our sin, the stuff we have done or thought about doing, He would never love us. He already…
Created 2 months ago
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Jesus, an answer to Moses' prayer!
It was Jesus who looked over Jerusalem and in sadness observed that they were harassed and helpful, like sheep without a shepherd. Jesus from there would go on to become that permanent shepherd, enduring…
Created 3 months ago
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A Shepherds Heart
After all that Moses had been through, his shepherds heart still beats. It started with him killing another due to their abuse of one of his people. Though reluctant, he obeyed the Lord going back to…
Created 3 months ago
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the True King
God has been proclaimed the King of Israel. He himself guides and rules them as He always intended. How foolish is the nation who demands an earthly king to rule them. Israel did so eventually and paid…
Created 3 months ago
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One Body
Just as in Romans 12 and 1 Cor 12 we see that God has made one body that we are each a part of in Christ!
Created 3 months ago
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Earned a Badge — 21-Day Challenge
2012-02-24
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2012-02-03
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2012-01-28
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2012-01-19
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-12-26
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-02-14
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John 17:1
John 17:1 (NIV)
After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: "Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you.Created over 1 year ago
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