Andrew Barlow

  • God is the Keeper of the Scales

    Paraphrase: On my best day, I am not qualified to rightly discern right from wrong, good from bad, or my selfishness from God's will. I need His help constantly. Without it I'm surely lost & hopeless.

    Created 6 months ago

    Proverbs 16:2 (NIV)

  • God Will Test Your Faith

    James 1:2-4 (NIV)
    Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,

    Created 7 months ago

  • Thank God for Grace

    After reading a passage like this, I'm extremely thankful for God's grace.

    Created 8 months ago

    Romans 3:19 (NLT), Romans 3:20 (NLT)

  • I Will Not Be Silent

    Too often, Christians only speak out concerning that which they are against. Well, not me...not this time or ever. I cannot be silent, or quieter even, when it comes to Jesus. He is the Savior, my hope,…

    Created 8 months ago

    Luke 19:38 (NLT), Luke 19:39 (NLT), Luke 19:40 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans

    2011-10-16

  • Such Solid Truth

    On the physical side of things, its pretty simply stated; if you dont work, you don't eat. But don't overlook the spiritual implications here: your spiritual life will take work also. If you don't work…

    Created 8 months ago

    Proverbs 24:30 (NLT), Proverbs 24:31 (NLT), Proverbs 24:32 (NLT), Proverbs 24:33 (NLT), Proverbs 24:34 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan

    2011-10-03

  • The Standard

    Seems to me that though man (mankind in general) may set a standard, his standards are fallible at best. Personally I'm thankful for the supreme, sovereign, unchanging standard of the Kingdom of God.

    Created 8 months ago

    Proverbs 16:1 (ESV), Proverbs 16:2 (ESV)

  • Ministry is Messy

    As I converse with Christians, more and more speak in terms of "us versus them", struggling to engage the world in which we live for fear of getting too involved or personal. Don't be afraid to carry…

    Created 8 months ago

    Proverbs 14:4 (NLT)

  • But...but...but...

    ...criticism is rarely kind & always full of opinions. So we must decipher the good and useful from the harmful and distracting. If God says there is benefit in criticism, we must not shun the benefits.

    Created 8 months ago

    Proverbs 13:18 (NLT)

  • Clear as the Noon-day Sun

    Sometimes you must search for application in Scripture, for lack of our own understanding. And then there are times when what God is saying is as clear as the noon-day sun. The latter is true many places…

    Created 8 months ago

    Proverbs 13:3 (NLT)

  • Healing Words...or No

    Could Scripture be any more clear? If we are wise, our words will build up (or rebuild) & encourage.

    Created 8 months ago

    Proverbs 12:18 (NLT)

  • Clean on the Inside

    1 of my favorite illustrations speaking about the necessity of "being (made) clean" on the inside; at the heart, to the core.

    Created 8 months ago

    Matthew 23:25 (ESV), Matthew 23:26 (ESV), Matthew 23:27 (ESV), Matthew 23:28 (ESV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-09-28

  • Biblical Paradox

    Scripture often makes statements concerning following Christ that are meant to confuse human logic, so that through Scripture, God reveals how starkly different it is to think like Jesus Christ; to be…

    Created 8 months ago

    Luke 22:27 (ESV)

  • Does Jesus' name cause us to burst into cheer?

    I read recently an author say, "One of the measures of how well a church understands the Gospel is in how well they celebrate. Does your church celebrate well? Do thoughts of grace, mercy, sanctification,…

    Created 8 months ago

    Luke 19:38 (NLT), Luke 19:39 (NLT), Luke 19:40 (NLT)

  • Acknowledge Sin

    Luke 18:9-14 (NLT)
    Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else:

    Created 8 months ago

  • A Little Yeast

    Jesus was passionate in His pursuit of truth, and He was very clear about it. He is adamant that a little bit of religion, a little bit of condemnation, a little looking-down-the-nose at others will spread…

    Created 8 months ago

    Matthew 16:5 (NLT), Matthew 16:6 (NLT), Matthew 16:7 (NLT), Matthew 16:8 (NLT), Matthew 16:9 (NLT), Matthew 16:10 (NLT), Matthew 16:11 (NLT), Matthew 16:12 (NLT)

  • The Key to Prayer...

    ...is always praying according to "God's will". What does God desire in this specific instance?

    Created 8 months ago

    1 John 5:14 (NIV), 1 John 5:15 (NIV)

  • Never Alone

    This seems to be a theme of which God is reminding me this week. First I hear, and then learn, Matt Redman's "Never Once", then I'm reminded of the old hymn "Never Alone", and now Scripture says God is…

    Created 8 months ago

    Psalm 8:3 (MSG), Psalm 8:4 (MSG)

  • 7 things God hates

    How different would our world be if we could avoid these 7 things Solomon says God hates?

    Created 8 months ago

    Proverbs 6:16 (NLT), Proverbs 6:17 (NLT), Proverbs 6:18 (NLT), Proverbs 6:19 (NLT)

  • Be Single-Minded

    From the beginning to end, the Bible is full of instructions like these - the command to be single-minded & remain focused in ones relationship with God. He even included it in Solomon's book of wisdom…

    Created 9 months ago

    Proverbs 4:23 (NLT), Proverbs 4:25 (NLT), Proverbs 4:26 (NLT), Proverbs 4:27 (NLT)

  • Guard Your Heart

    Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)
    Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.

    Created 9 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2011-09-20

  • Proverbs 4:7

    Proverbs 4:7 (NLT)
    Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.

    Created 9 months ago

  • Common Sense

    Practical, every day encouragement from the Bible: use common sense. #wisdom

    Created 9 months ago

    Proverbs 3:21 (NLT), Proverbs 3:22 (NLT)

  • Started Following GuitarBoyC

    9 months

  • Compassionate Eyes

    Jesus saw the wretched, lost, sinful people of His day through compassionate eyes for the reason mentioned in this verse; because they were lost & didnt know where to turn for help. Is it easier to see…

    Created 9 months ago

    Matthew 9:36 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan

    2011-09-19

  • God is Faithful

    Psalm 107:1-3 (NLT)
    Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.

    Created 9 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights

    2011-09-19

  • Psalm 105:16-19

    Psalm 105:16-19 (NLT)
    He called for a famine on the land of Canaan, cutting off its food supply.

    Created 9 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-09-19

  • Look to acquire wisdom

    None are born wise; we must seek it from the source. God gives wisdom graciously to anyone who asks.

    Created 9 months ago

    Proverbs 2:2 (NLT), Proverbs 2:3 (NLT)

  • Wisdom

    Proverbs 2:2 (NLT)
    Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding.

    Created 9 months ago

  • Compassion

    Matthew 9:36 (NLT)
    When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

    Created 9 months ago

  • Psalm 78:7

    Psalm 78:7 (NLT)
    So each generation should set its hope anew on God, not forgetting his glorious miracles and obeying his commands.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Psalm 71:7

    Psalm 71:7 (NLT)
    My life is an example to many, because you have been my strength and protection.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Psalm 44:2

    Psalm 44:2 (NIV84)
    With your hand you drove out the nations and planted our fathers; you crushed the peoples and made our fathers flourish.

    Created over 1 year ago

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2011-02-02

  • Psalm 18:2

    Psalm 18:2 (NIV)
    The lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

    Created over 1 year ago

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  • Psalm 15:2

    Psalm 15:2 (NIV)
    The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart;

    Created over 1 year ago

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  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-02-01

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-01-29