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Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans
2012-04-14
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God doesn't play favorites
"For the lord your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords. The great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes"Deuteronomy 10:17I know how it feels to be under someone…
Created 3 months ago
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The hope we have
It's just something about this passage that draws me, It would seem as though it's the confirmation of the hope we have in Christ. This world and it's troubles are fleeting compared to the eternal home…
Created 3 months ago
Psalm 27:1 (NLT), Psalm 27:2 (NLT), Psalm 27:3 (NLT), Psalm 27:4 (NLT)
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Acts 26:8-15, Acts 26:17-18, Acts 26:22-23, Acts 26:28-29
Acts 26:8-15 (NLT)
Why does it seem incredible to any of you that God can raise the dead?Acts 26:17-18 (NLT)
And I will rescue you from both your own people and the Gentiles. Yes, I am sending you to the GentilesActs 26:22-23 (NLT)
But God has protected me right up to this present time so I can testify to everyone, from the least to the greatest. I teach nothing except what the prophets and Moses said would happen—Acts 26:28-29 (NLT)
Agrippa interrupted him. “Do you think you can persuade me to become a Christian so quickly?”Created 3 months ago
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Acts 26:18, Acts 26:22-23, Acts 26:28-29
Acts 26:18 (NLT)
to open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God’s people, who are set apart by faith in me.’Acts 26:22-23 (NLT)
But God has protected me right up to this present time so I can testify to everyone, from the least to the greatest. I teach nothing except what the prophets and Moses said would happen—Acts 26:28-29 (NLT)
Agrippa interrupted him. “Do you think you can persuade me to become a Christian so quickly?”Created 3 months ago
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Matthew 4:12-17, Matthew 4:23-25
Matthew 4:12-17 (NLT)
When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he left Judea and returned to Galilee.Matthew 4:23-25 (NLT)
Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness.Created 3 months ago
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Psalm 27:4-5
Psalm 27:4-5 (NLT)
The one thing I ask of the LORD— the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, delighting in the LORD’s perfections and meditating in his Temple.Created 3 months ago
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Isaiah 8:14-17
Isaiah 8:14-17 (NLT)
He will keep you safe. But to Israel and Judah he will be a stone that makes people stumble, a rock that makes them fall. And for the people of Jerusalem he will be a trap and a snare.Created 3 months ago
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Zephaniah 3:19-20
Zephaniah 3:19-20 (NIV)
At that time I will deal with all who oppressed you. I will rescue the lame; I will gather the exiles. I will give them praise and honor in every land where they have suffered shame.Created 3 months ago
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Peter's Statement
The thing I always like about Peter is that he was relatable. I mean he always tried to be perfect but would usually fall short big time. Peter was quite raw and human. However this was one of the few…
Created 3 months ago
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Matthew 16:13-18
Matthew 16:13-18 (NLT)
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”Created 3 months ago
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5 Things the Lord asks of us
To out line in 5 words this passage in regards of what the Lord asks of us are these:- Fear (That is to revere the Lord)- Obey (That is to walk in obedience to his word)- Love (the Lord With your whole…
Created 3 months ago
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Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Deuteronomy 10:16-17, Deuteronomy 10:20-21
Deuteronomy 10:12-13 (NIV)
And now, Israel, what does the lord your God ask of you but to fear the lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul,Deuteronomy 10:16-17 (NIV)
Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and do not be stiff-necked any longer.Deuteronomy 10:20-21 (NIV)
Fear the lord your God and serve him. Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name.Created 3 months ago
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1 Samuel 15:22
1 Samuel 15:22 (NKJV)
So Samuel said: Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams.Created 3 months ago
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21 Day Challenge Part 3
I have completed the 21 day challenge and recieved my badge :) I know it may be no big deal to some, but to me it's a nice accomplishment and I'm proud of myself for meeting this challenge. Not with an…
Created 3 months ago
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Earned a Badge — 21-Day Challenge
2012-02-24
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"What are you doing?"
From my one devotional and this chapter I am so glad that God is God. This chapter is interesting because Job outlines God's power and magasty and praises him and even suggests to not do the very thing…
Created 3 months ago
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Building on the foundation
Although God through the Holy Spirit works in us changing out hearts for the better, it is our responsibillity to be proactive about our faith and build a solid temple that will stand the test of time…
Created 3 months ago
1 Corinthians 3:11 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 3:12 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 3:13 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 3:14 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 3:15 (NIV)
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God's knowledge and power
In one of my Devotionals, I was brought to the book of Job. And I always like to read the chapter from which the verse/passage of scripture is mentioned in my devotional. However this time I decided to…
Created 3 months ago
Job 38:1 (NLT), Job 38:2 (NLT), Job 38:3 (NLT), Job 38:4 (NLT), Job 38:5 (NLT), Job 38:6 (NLT), Job 38:7 (NLT), Job 38:8 (NLT), Job 38:9 (NLT), Job 38:10 (NLT), Job 38:11 (NLT), Job 38:12 (NLT), Job 38:13 (NLT), Job 38:14 (NLT), Job 38:15 (NLT), Job 38:16 (NLT), Job 38:17 (NLT), Job 38:18 (NLT), Job 38:19 (NLT), Job 38:20 (NLT), Job 38:21 (NLT), Job 38:22 (NLT), Job 38:23 (NLT), Job 38:24 (NLT), Job 38:25 (NLT), Job 38:26 (NLT), Job 38:27 (NLT), Job 38:28 (NLT), Job 38:29 (NLT), Job 38:30 (NLT), Job 38:31 (NLT), Job 38:32 (NLT), Job 38:33 (NLT), Job 38:34 (NLT), Job 38:35 (NLT), Job 38:36 (NLT), Job 38:37 (NLT), Job 38:38 (NLT), Job 38:39 (NLT), Job 38:40 (NLT), Job 38:41 (NLT), Job 39:1 (NLT), Job 39:2 (NLT), Job 39:3 (NLT), Job 39:4 (NLT), Job 39:5 (NLT), Job 39:6 (NLT), Job 39:7 (NLT), Job 39:8 (NLT), Job 39:9 (NLT), Job 39:10 (NLT), Job 39:11 (NLT), Job 39:12 (NLT), Job 39:13 (NLT), Job 39:14 (NLT), Job 39:15 (NLT), Job 39:16 (NLT), Job 39:17 (NLT), Job 39:18 (NLT), Job 39:19 (NLT), Job 39:20 (NLT), Job 39:21 (NLT), Job 39:22 (NLT), Job 39:23 (NLT), Job 39:24 (NLT), Job 39:25 (NLT), Job 39:26 (NLT), Job 39:27 (NLT), Job 39:28 (NLT), Job 39:29 (NLT), Job 39:30 (NLT)
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1 Corinthians 3:11-15
1 Corinthians 3:11-15 (NLT)
For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.Created 3 months ago
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Psalm 139:1-18
Psalm 139:1-18 (NLT)
OLORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.Created 3 months ago
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21 day challenge part 2
I'm 18 days into the 21 day Challenge, I'm almost at the end of the finish line. I can't say it's was totally easy, afterall it's easier to just put off my devotionals for a day or two and catch up later,…
Created 3 months ago
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1 Corinthians 2:7-15
1 Corinthians 2:7-15 (NLT)
No, the wisdom we speak of is the mystery of God—his plan that was previously hidden, even though he made it for our ultimate glory before the world began.Created 3 months ago
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1 Corinthians 1:24-25, 1 Corinthians 1:27, 1 Corinthians 1:30
1 Corinthians 1:24-25 (NLT)
But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.1 Corinthians 1:27 (NLT)
Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful.1 Corinthians 1:30 (NLT)
God has united you with Christ Jesus. For our benefit God made him to be wisdom itself. Christ made us right with God; he made us pure and holy, and he freed us from sin.Created 3 months ago
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God's will WILL be done
(To Paraphrase) "Pharoah will be stubbern and hard hearted, and will refuse to let them go. But my Hand will compell him"I like thatPharoah would absolutly refuse to let the Isrealites go, even to the…
Created 3 months ago
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Exodus 3:19-20
Exodus 3:19-20 (NIV)
But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless a mighty hand compels him.Created 3 months ago
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Warning about deceptive teachings
I've been a Christian for 23 Years, but in my young Christian life, there was a brief period where I was under a teaching that was contrary to Biblical truth, but even back then I had questions about…
Created 4 months ago
Romans 16:17 (NLT), Romans 16:18 (NLT), Romans 16:19 (NLT), Romans 16:20 (NLT)
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Romans 16:17-20
Romans 16:17-20 (NLT)
And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them.Created 4 months ago
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Rebooting ourselves
For me when things are a mess or a becoming a mess (in whatever various areas of life I could refer to) I always like to backup, make a mental plan, and start all over...to reboot as it were.In these…
Created 4 months ago
2 Chronicles 33:1 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:2 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:3 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:4 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:5 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:6 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:7 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:8 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:9 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:10 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:11 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:12 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:13 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:14 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:15 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:16 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:17 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:18 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:19 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:20 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:21 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:22 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:23 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:24 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 33:25 (NIV)
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Beyond redemption?
King Mannasah was a bad, bad man. One whom anyone would think is beyond redemption and understandably so. But in his distress and brokenness he sought the Lord and The Lord heard him. Although Mannasah…
Created 4 months ago
2 Chronicles 33:1 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 33:2 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 33:3 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 33:4 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 33:5 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 33:6 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 33:7 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 33:8 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 33:9 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 33:10 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 33:11 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 33:12 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 33:13 (NLT)
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Isaiah 42:1-13
Isaiah 42:1-13 (KJV)
Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.Created 4 months ago
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Psalm 31:18, Psalm 31:23-24
Psalm 31:18 (NIV)
Let their lying lips be silenced, for with pride and contempt they speak arrogantly against the righteous.Psalm 31:23-24 (NIV)
Love the lord, all his faithful people! The lord preserves those who are true to him, but the proud he pays back in full.Created 4 months ago
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In your face King!!
The King of Assyria was so arrogant in thinking that just because he defeated all of these other "gods' of other nations, he thought he could defeat the God of Hezekiah, the one true God. And I must say…
Created 4 months ago
2 Chronicles 32:1 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:2 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:3 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:4 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:5 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:6 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:7 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:8 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:9 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:10 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:11 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:12 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:13 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:14 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:15 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:16 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:17 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:18 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:19 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:20 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:21 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:22 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 32:23 (NLT)
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2012-02-15
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2 Chronicles 32:1-23
2 Chronicles 32:1-23 (NLT)
After Hezekiah had faithfully carried out this work, King Sennacherib of Assyria invaded Judah. He laid siege to the fortified towns, giving orders for his army to break through their walls.Created 4 months ago
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The Value in Wisdom and Knowledge
The NIV Version calls it "Lips that speak Knowledge", The NLT Version calls it "Wise words" both versions say it differently, but make no mistake they both concure that it's more valuabe then rubies.…
Created 4 months ago
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Proverbs 20:13, Proverbs 20:15
Proverbs 20:13 (NLT)
If you love sleep, you will end in poverty. Keep your eyes open, and there will be plenty to eat!Proverbs 20:15 (NLT)
Wise words are more valuable than much gold and many rubies.Created 4 months ago
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Ephesians 3:16-18
Ephesians 3:16-18 (NLT)
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.Created 4 months ago
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Psalm 29:3
Psalm 29:3 (NIV)
The voice of the lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the lord thunders over the mighty waters.Created 4 months ago
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Psalm 27:4, Psalm 27:11
Psalm 27:4 (NIV)
One thing I ask from the lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the lord and to seek him in his temple.Psalm 27:11 (NIV)
Teach me your way, lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.Created 4 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2012-02-11
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Guidelines
This is one of my favorate chapters in the Bible because it's so practical in it's instructions as to how we are to live among eachother everyday.... It teacheshow we are to be as Christlike as possible…
Created 4 months ago
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Romans 12:2, Romans 12:10, Romans 12:12, Romans 12:18-19
Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.Romans 12:10 (NIV)
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.Romans 12:12 (NIV)
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.Romans 12:18-19 (NIV)
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.Created 4 months ago
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Light, life, and Power
This is without a doubt one of my all time favorate Bible passages because it defines the essence of Christ...The creater, the redeemer, the life giver, the power source, and the light of of the world.…
Created 4 months ago
John 1:1 (NLT), John 1:2 (NLT), John 1:3 (NLT), John 1:4 (NLT), John 1:5 (NLT), John 1:6 (NLT), John 1:7 (NLT), John 1:8 (NLT), John 1:9 (NLT), John 1:10 (NLT), John 1:11 (NLT), John 1:12 (NLT), John 1:13 (NLT), John 1:14 (NLT), John 1:15 (NLT), John 1:16 (NLT), John 1:17 (NLT), John 1:18 (NLT)
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John 1:1
John 1:1 (NLT)
In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.Created 4 months ago
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21 day challenge
I have accepted the 21 day challenge, not because of a badge on my profile,(although that is kinda cool) but because I need to get into the habit of reading the word everyday regardless of wether I feel…
Created 4 months ago
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Benifits of Humility
Humility makes you teachable because you're open minded and realize that you don't know everything . Makes perfect sense doesn't it...Have you ever tried to teach an arrogant person anything? of course…
Created 4 months ago
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Psalm 25:9
Psalm 25:9 (NIV)
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.Created 4 months ago
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Spiritual Development
Adding Vs 8: "For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ"There are tests we all go…
Created 4 months ago
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Clean hands and pure hearts
Funny that I would come across this passage in one of my devotionals, because a couple of weeks ago this passage was on my mind...What a bold statement this passage is. Because truth be told none of us…
Created 4 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2012-02-07
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Romans 3:23
sadly most Christians have this unspoken top 10 list of the worst sins, with sins being sexual in nature being in somewhere in the top 5, then of course murder could be the worst.However to me sins like…
Created 4 months ago
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in regards to sharing the Gospel
The one thing I dislike about talking about Jesus or "wittnessing " as most christians would call it, is that I don't care for the notion that we have to convincethe person that Jesus is The ONLY WAY…
Created 4 months ago
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spiritual growth, it works both ways
While God through the Holy spirit draws you nearer to him and in Christ you continue to grow, we also need to make the effort on our part to continue in his word, trust God through our trials, pray, and…
Created 4 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2012-02-07
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The Worker
Among the dilligent 4- The Soldier, The Farmer, The Athelete, and The Worker, I always saw my self as The Worker because I am a worker, and a hard worker at that.And while I work hard in my Job and doing…
Created 4 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2012-01-15
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-01-16
Doug Van Minnen
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