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Taking Suffering Personal
A lot of times, people in their good intentions, give the wrong advice to those that are suffering. When we take bad advice dealing with suffering, we must understand that it is intensely personal, especially…
Created 6 days ago
Lamentations 2:18 (NLT), Lamentations 2:19 (NLT), Lamentations 2:20 (NLT), Lamentations 2:21 (NLT), Lamentations 2:22 (NLT)
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coping with grief
Jeremiah structured Lamentations in five different parts which all share the same theme: sorrow of Jerusalem. This book is Jeremiah's response to Judah's handling of their lack of worshipping God. God…
Created 6 days ago
Deuteronomy 32:10 (NLT), Lamentations 1:1 (NLT), Lamentations 1:2 (NLT), Lamentations 1:3 (NLT), Lamentations 1:4 (NLT), Lamentations 1:5 (NLT), Lamentations 1:6 (NLT), Lamentations 1:7 (NLT), Lamentations 1:8 (NLT), Lamentations 1:9 (NLT), Lamentations 1:18 (NLT), Lamentations 3:22 (NLT), Luke 23:31 (NLT)
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Follow in good counsel
Proverbs 2:20-22 (NLT)
Follow the steps of good men instead, and stay on the paths of the righteous.Created 6 days ago
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Are You in it for the Right Things?
When Simon saw that the Spirit was given when the apostles laid their hands on people, he offered them money to buy this power. “Let me have this power, too,” he exclaimed, “so that when I lay my hands…
Created 19 days ago
Matthew 6:1 (NLT), Matthew 6:5 (NLT), Matthew 6:16 (NLT), Acts 8:18 (NLT), Acts 8:19 (NLT), Acts 8:20 (NLT), Acts 8:21 (NLT), Acts 8:22 (NLT), Acts 8:23 (NLT), Acts 8:24 (NLT)
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don't look back
But Lot’s wife looked back as she was following behind him, and she turned into a pillar of salt. (Genesis 19:26 NLT) Remember what happened to Lot’s wife! (Luke 17:32 NLT) I don't know about you, but…
Created 24 days ago
Genesis 19:26 (NLT), Luke 17:32 (NLT), Philippians 3:13 (NLT), Philippians 3:14 (NLT)
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Chosen by God
John 15:16 (NLT)
You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name.Created 27 days ago
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Exceptional Praise for an Exceptional Man
My praise is connected to the extent of how much God has forgiven me. When I give God praise, I understand how far God has brought me. When I understand how much God has done for me, my praise shouldn't…
Created about 1 month ago
Luke 7:36 (NLT), Luke 7:37 (NLT), Luke 7:38 (NLT), Luke 7:39 (NLT), Luke 7:40 (NLT), Luke 7:41 (NLT), Luke 7:42 (NLT), Luke 7:43 (NLT), Luke 7:44 (NLT), Luke 7:45 (NLT), Luke 7:46 (NLT), Luke 7:47 (NLT), Luke 7:48 (NLT), Luke 7:49 (NLT), Luke 7:50 (NLT)
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when your fellowship is temporarily disconnected
Spiritual fellowship is of upmost importance because it causes us to praise God together. We ought to have fellowship with each other, thereby having fellowship with God. My fellowship is with God and…
Created about 1 month ago
Psalm 37:1 (NLT), Psalm 37:2 (NLT), Psalm 73:1 (NLT), Psalm 73:2 (NLT), Psalm 73:3 (NLT), Psalm 73:4 (NLT), Psalm 73:5 (NLT), Psalm 73:6 (NLT), Psalm 73:7 (NLT), Psalm 73:16 (NLT), Psalm 73:17 (NLT), 1 John 1:3 (NLT), 1 John 1:4 (NLT)
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No divisions
Romans 16:17-19 (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 2 months ago
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Don't let me go.
It is a humbling and humiliating thing when you are told by your parents, "I will no longer enable you. You are on your own." At first, you are angry (How DARE they tell me they won't help me! I didn't…
Created 2 months ago
Exodus 20:3 (NLT), Exodus 20:4 (NLT), Exodus 20:5 (NLT), Psalm 27:9 (NLT), Psalm 27:10 (NLT)
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the three essentials for church growth
Three points for growth: 1. Unity. The people need to be one and need to speak the same "language." There needs to be a common goal. When you are unified in a common goal, even God will recognize your…
Created 2 months ago
Genesis 11:1 (NLT), Genesis 11:2 (NLT), Genesis 11:3 (NLT), Genesis 11:4 (NLT), Genesis 11:5 (NLT), Genesis 11:6 (NLT), Genesis 11:7 (NLT), Genesis 11:8 (NLT), Genesis 11:9 (NLT), Ephesians 4:3 (NLT)
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Be Careful What You Say
"There's nothing wrong with a little white lie." "A lie never really hurt anyone." "What they don't know won't hurt them." Ever heard these sayings before? Ever THOUGHT or SAID these before? Well, these…
Created 2 months ago
Genesis 12:10 (NLT), Genesis 12:11 (NLT), Genesis 12:12 (NLT), Genesis 12:13 (NLT), Genesis 12:17 (NLT), Genesis 12:18 (NLT), Genesis 12:19 (NLT), Proverbs 19:5 (NLT), Proverbs 19:9 (NLT)
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United we Stand
This week has definitely been an eye-opener for me. With the atrocity of the murder of Trayvon Martin and in Lexington, the recent killings of young males in the community, it is sad to see how the community…
Created 2 months ago
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Alone but not Lonely
Today, as I reflect on all that God has done for me, I am also realizing something: He is slowly giving me the peace that I need to live with Him and Him alone. There is a sweetness in realizing that…
Created 2 months ago
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Faith that overcomes our fear
This story begins with Jesus teaching the multitude and then deciding to go out to sea. Once Jesus was on sea, he decided to go to sleep. Once He was sleep, there was an exceedingly powerful storm, which…
Created 3 months ago
Jeremiah 1:5 (ESV), Jeremiah 1:6 (ESV), Jeremiah 1:7 (ESV), Jeremiah 1:8 (ESV), Mark 4:35 (ESV), Mark 4:36 (ESV), Mark 4:37 (ESV), Mark 4:38 (ESV), Mark 4:39 (ESV), Mark 4:40 (ESV), Mark 4:41 (ESV), 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV), 1 John 4:16 (ESV), 1 John 4:17 (ESV), 1 John 4:18 (ESV)
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in the potters hands
God will remold those who come to Him, regardless of what they have gone through. He will reshape you into the image He needs for you to be. God will work on you, no matter what blemish. God has never…
Created 3 months ago
Jeremiah 18:1 (ESV), Jeremiah 18:2 (ESV), Jeremiah 18:3 (ESV), Jeremiah 18:4 (ESV), Jeremiah 18:5 (ESV), Jeremiah 18:6 (ESV), Romans 8:28 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:7 (ESV), Ephesians 1:3 (ESV), Ephesians 1:4 (ESV), Ephesians 1:5 (ESV), Hebrews 11:6 (ESV)
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Learning to be alone without being Lonely- Day 3
This past week had been a very trying week for me, but a definite learning experience. It's amazing how God will show you just how bad things can really be when He is not in the picture. I recognize that…
Created 3 months ago
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Learning to be alone without being Lonely- Day 2
Today, as I continue to fight against the feeling of loneliness, I am reminded of something. God blessed me with a constant companion who joined me once I decided to become a Christian. This companion…
Created 3 months ago
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Learning to be Alone without Being Lonely- Day 1
Today is the first day. I have decided to embark upon a new journey. I have decided to work upon myself. I realize something a few weeks ago. I realized that I have been dealing with the issue of loneliness.…
Created 3 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 Highlights
2012-02-26
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Family-the place of persons
The family is the center for caring in this world. It's the place where you should have the atmosphere for spiritual, emotional, and physical growth. The breakdown of the family: Wives. Wives are told…
Created 3 months ago
Deuteronomy 6:7 (ESV), Colossians 3:18 (ESV), Colossians 3:19 (ESV), Colossians 3:20 (ESV), Colossians 3:21 (ESV)
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Different by design
There is an erroneous belief that couples have to agree on everything. Many associate one-ness with agreement. The hebrew word for "one" means together (Gen. 2:24). But it doesn't mean that the two are…
Created 3 months ago
Genesis 2:24 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:1 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:2 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:3 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:4 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:5 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:6 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:7 (NLT)
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John 17:4
John 17:4 (NLT)
I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.Created 4 months ago
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The essence of creation
Colossians 1:16 (NLT)
for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see— such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him.Created 4 months ago
Labels: creationism
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A survivor in the storm of life
The surge of troubles is nothing new to God's children. There are constant examples of God's chosen that went through constant storms. Christ isn't protection FROM storms, but He is a protector THROUGH…
Created 4 months ago
Psalm 34:19 (NLT), Psalm 119:71 (NLT), Proverbs 20:30 (NLT), Isaiah 40:31 (NLT), Romans 5:4 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 1:8 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 4:8 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 4:9 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 4:10 (NLT), Philippians 1:12 (NLT), James 1:2 (NLT), James 1:3 (NLT)
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Certain truths for uncertain times.
It's a known fact that we live in uncertain times. In these times, people are looking for security and a sense of peace. Well, god assures us that he is someone certain. Certain means a definite fix;…
Created 4 months ago
Job 19:17 (ESV), Job 19:18 (ESV), Job 19:19 (ESV), Job 19:20 (ESV), Job 19:21 (ESV), Job 19:22 (ESV), Job 19:23 (ESV), Job 19:24 (ESV), Job 19:25 (ESV), Romans 8:28 (ESV), Romans 8:29 (ESV), Romans 8:30 (ESV), Romans 8:31 (ESV), Romans 8:32 (ESV), Romans 8:33 (ESV), Romans 8:34 (ESV), Romans 8:35 (ESV), Romans 8:36 (ESV), Romans 8:37 (ESV), Romans 8:38 (ESV), Romans 8:39 (ESV)
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Are your arms steady?
How do we remain steady? Understand the importance of encouragement. Encouragement raises confidence, instills courage. Satan will try and ambush you and try to rob you of your joy. NO ONE can completely…
Created 4 months ago
Exodus 17:8 (ESV), Exodus 17:9 (ESV), Exodus 17:10 (ESV), Exodus 17:11 (ESV), Exodus 17:12 (ESV), Exodus 17:13 (ESV), Acts 20:25 (ESV), Acts 25:19 (ESV), Romans 8:28 (ESV), Hebrews 12:12 (ESV)
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Who is your shepherd?
This chapter in the bible is one of the most quoted, but just because you can quote it doesn't mean that it SPEAKS to you. Even Satan can quote scripture, but he won't adhere to it. In order for God…
Created 4 months ago
Psalm 23:1 (ESV), Psalm 23:2 (ESV), Psalm 23:3 (ESV), Matthew 6:14 (ESV), Matthew 6:15 (ESV), Matthew 6:33 (ESV), 1 John 4:20 (ESV), 1 John 4:21 (ESV)
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Exercise self-control
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (ESV)
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.Created 4 months ago
Labels: discipline
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Finishing my work
John 17:4 (NLT)
I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.Created 4 months ago
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Don't let sin control you
Genesis 4:7 (NLT)
You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.”Created 4 months ago
Labels: discipline
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Are you blaming God?
Oftentimes, we place ourselves I'm situations where we mess up royally. It's human nature to make mistakes, and it's not strange that we may do things that God tells us not to do (that in essence is what…
Created 4 months ago
Genesis 3:9 (ESV), Genesis 3:10 (ESV), Genesis 3:11 (ESV), Genesis 3:12 (ESV), Lamentations 3:25 (ESV), Matthew 6:33 (ESV), Romans 8:28 (ESV), James 1:13 (ESV), James 1:14 (ESV), James 1:15 (ESV)
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The reason why we sing...
We are living in perilous times, and sometimes we may be so close to calling it quits. Life has a way of turning corners and taking us into turmoil and despair. But, we always have to remember that GOD…
Created 4 months ago
Exodus 15:1 (NLT), Exodus 15:2 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 29:30 (NLT), Ezra 3:11 (NLT), John 12:32 (NLT), Acts 16:25 (NLT), Acts 16:26 (NLT), Ephesians 2:8 (NLT), Titus 3:4 (NLT), Titus 3:5 (NLT), Titus 3:6 (NLT), Titus 3:7 (NLT)
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The milk has turned sour, and the meat is just too tough
When we think of milk, we recognize that it's neccessary for newborns for them to be nourished. But when babes get older, they grow to more solid food. The same should be true for christians. However,…
Created 5 months ago
1 Corinthians 3:1 (NLT), 1 Corinthians 3:2 (NLT), 1 Corinthians 3:3 (NLT), 1 Corinthians 3:4 (NLT), Hebrews 5:11 (NLT), Hebrews 5:12 (NLT), Hebrews 5:13 (NLT), Hebrews 5:14 (NLT)
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One in Christ
Galatians 3:26-28 (NLT)
For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus.Created 6 months ago
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wicked prosperity
Job 21:7 (NLT)
“Why do the wicked prosper, growing old and powerful?Job 21:13-16 (NLT)
They spend their days in prosperity, then go down to the grave in peace.Created 8 months ago
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Psalm 84:11
Psalm 84:11 (NLT)
For the LORD God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.Created 8 months ago
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Stop being angry
Psalm 37:8 (NLT)
Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm.Created 11 months ago
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Stop being angry
Psalm 37:8 (NLT)
Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm.Created 11 months ago
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My antidote for depression
Psalm 42:11 (NLT)
Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God!Created 11 months ago
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Confession of sin.
Psalm 32:3-5 (NLT)
When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long.Created 11 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-07-10
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Proverbs 29:15
Proverbs 29:15 (NLT)
To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.Created 11 months ago
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Honor marriage
Hebrews 13:4 (NLT)
Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery.Created 11 months ago
Labels: marriage
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2011-06-30
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Discipline in the Lord
Hebrews 12:5-6 (NLT)
And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children? He said, “My child, don’t make light of the LORD’s discipline, and don’t give up when he corrects you.Created 11 months ago
Labels: discipline
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Psalm 19:13
Psalm 19:13 (NLT)
Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin.Created about 1 year ago
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Psalm 19:14
Psalm 19:14 (NLT)
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, OLORD, my rock and my redeemer.Created about 1 year ago
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Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.Created about 1 year ago
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Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.Created about 1 year ago
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Jeremiah 29:13
Jeremiah 29:13 (NLT)
If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.Created about 1 year ago
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Psalm 12:6
Psalm 12:6 (NLT)
The LORD’s promises are pure, like silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times over.Created about 1 year ago
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Psalm 12:7
Psalm 12:7 (NLT)
Therefore, LORD, we know you will protect the oppressed, preserving them forever from this lying generation,Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-03-24
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-02-22
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2011-02-13
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-02-06
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan
2011-01-16
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2011-01-05
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2010-12-25
