Michael Denk

  • Daily Decision

    How are we doing when it comes to surrendering our daily plans to God? I know many people seek Him for the big things that they know they cannot control, but are we giving God permission (not that He…

    Created about 1 month ago

    James 4:13 (NLT), James 4:14 (NLT), James 4:15 (NLT)

  • Hopeless?

    What seems hopeless in you life? We all have those circumstances in our lives that seem completely out of control. I'm sure Abraham felt this way, but instead he chose to believe that his God cared about…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Romans 4:18 (NLT), Romans 4:19 (NLT), Romans 4:20 (NLT), Romans 4:21 (NLT)

  • Wake Up Church of America

    This verse needs to be the mantra of so many churches in the U.S. we are not in the entertainment business. Our job is not to accommodate everyone's demands or expectations. Our job is to preach the Good…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Galatians 1:10 (NLT)

  • Wake Up Church of America

    This verse needs to be the mantra of so many churches in the U.S. we are not in the entertainment business. Our job is not to accommodate everyone's demands or expectations. Our job is to preach the Good…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Galatians 1:10 (NLT)

  • Clarity of Calling

    I find it interesting how many churches today require theology degrees, or other forms of college education, when this verse reminds us that authority for ministry and pastoral calling come from God,…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Galatians 1:1 (NLT)

  • Hello!

    Does anyone ever read this and just go, "What?"? I mean, if dead people were walking around after someone died, I would be paying attention to it. I guess the question is "Why?". What was God's purpose…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Matthew 27:51 (NLT), Matthew 27:52 (NLT)

  • Bottom Line

    If we are digesting God's Word into our hearts and minds on a daily basis, then we are far from being Holy... God's Word is essential to a life that is Holy...

    Created about 1 month ago

    John 17:17 (NLT)

  • Reality Bites

    We always want answers to hard questions... Sometime we don't seem to get those answers... However, I wonder if It's for the same reason Jesus gave these disciples, here... The weight of the truth at…

    Created 2 months ago

    John 16:12 (NLT)

  • Inheritance

    Ever wonder how you would handle a large inheritance? Imagine if you were left $100 million, today? In our culture, money gives you power. As soon as you got that power, what would you do with it? Buy…

    Created 2 months ago

    John 13:3 (NLT), John 13:4 (NLT), John 13:5 (NLT)

  • Read Between the Lines

    Jesus didn't say this so that we would ignore poverty. He said this so others would see the sacrifice Mary made to honor Him. I've often heard people site this verse when justifying their unwillingness…

    Created 3 months ago

    Mark 14:7 (NLT)

  • A Pastor's Creed

    Paid or not, those called to ministry should meditate on these words, especially when ministry isn't fun...

    Created 3 months ago

    1 Peter 5:2 (NLT), 1 Peter 5:3 (NLT)

  • Character and Actions Matter

    I like how this verse reminds us that people recognized leadership based on Joshua's character and his actions... No one was impressed by his ability to speak or by his ability to write clever blogs,…

    Created 3 months ago

    Joshua 4:14 (NLT)

  • The Worst Thing...

    I know it sounds harsh, but really, the worst thing the church could do for people is simply make them happy...

    Created 4 months ago

    Exodus 32:4 (NLT)

  • Cultural Timing

    It's funny how we blame so much of our culture's lack of spirituality non the speed of our society. It certainly doesn't help, but the issue of not being patient to wait on God, or His appointed leadership,…

    Created 4 months ago

    Exodus 32:1 (NLT)

  • Just Saying'

    If you feel disconnected from other believers, maybe the issue isn't them... I'm just saying'...

    Created 4 months ago

    1 John 1:7 (NLT)

  • Standing Orders

    This is the essence of our calling as followers of Christ. This isn't a unique calling for certain individuals, this is a general calling of all followers of Christ. So if you want to gage your spiritual…

    Created 5 months ago

    Colossians 3:12 (NLT), Colossians 3:13 (NLT), Colossians 3:14 (NLT)

  • Funny How It Is...

    It's interesting to me how so many site this verse for claiming why the manifestation of spiritual gifts no longer exists when this day and age is a far cry from perfection.

    Created 5 months ago

    1 Corinthians 13:10 (NLT)

  • Turn...

    To truly be a follower of Christ we must turn from our selfish ways... The interesting thing is that you can almost boil down all sin to some root if selfishness...

    Created 5 months ago

    Mark 8:34 (NLT)

  • Simple Faith...

    Life is so complicated, and it seems like faith becomes the same. However,, Jesus really tried to make it simple for us. I don't think He anticipated our lives to be so simple, but that our knowing what…

    Created 5 months ago

    Matthew 22:37 (NLT), Matthew 22:38 (NLT), Matthew 22:39 (NLT)

  • On Becoming Wise

    To be wise, we need to pay attention to what's happening in our world, that we would ask questions, and follow the star, or signs that point to something divine.

    Created 5 months ago

    Matthew 2:1 (NLT), Matthew 2:2 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 100 [Public] Notes

    2011-12-10

  • Do You See?

    Mary was able to see what God was doing, despite her terrible circumstances around her. Are we doing the same thing when we look around and see nothing good?

    Created 6 months ago

    Luke 1:46 (NLT), Luke 1:47 (NLT), Luke 1:48 (NLT), Luke 1:49 (NLT), Luke 1:50 (NLT), Luke 1:51 (NLT), Luke 1:52 (NLT), Luke 1:53 (NLT), Luke 1:54 (NLT), Luke 1:55 (NLT)

  • A CPS Moment?

    Can you imagine if a parent did this to their child in public? Made them eat candy, or whatever else they were whining for, until they gagged from being sick? People would be outraged. CPS word most likely…

    Created 6 months ago

    Numbers 11:18 (NLT), Numbers 11:19 (NLT), Numbers 11:20 (NLT)

  • If So, Then...

    If this verse is literally true, then nothing should surprise us about what God does. It also silences those who claim horrific events on God (911, Haiti, etc.).

    Created 6 months ago

    Amos 3:7 (NLT)

  • My New Favorite Verse

    I wish the world could hear these words, today?

    Created 6 months ago

    Hosea 6:6 (NLT)

  • Good Reminder

    A good reminder for all of us. There is certainly no room for judgment inflight of this verse. We should be marked by our humility and thanksgiving for the grace we receive, and continue to receive.

    Created 6 months ago

    1 John 1:8 (NLT), 1 John 1:9 (NLT), 1 John 1:10 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights

    2011-11-12

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2011-06-21

  • Matthew 13:42

    Matthew 13:42 (NLT)
    And the angels will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Colossians 3:13

    Colossians 3:13 (NLT)
    Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • James 1:19

    James 1:19 (NLT)
    Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Proverbs 13:10

    Proverbs 13:10 (NLT)
    Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2011-04-26

  • Ephesians 5:2

    Ephesians 5:2 (NLT)
    Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Ephesians 5:1

    Ephesians 5:1 (NLT)
    Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Ephesians 4:26

    Ephesians 4:26 (NLT)
    And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry,

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Romans 12:18

    Romans 12:18 (NLT)
    Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Colossians 3:15

    Colossians 3:15 (NLT)
    And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Romans 5:3

    Romans 5:3 (NLT)
    We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Proverbs 15:1

    Proverbs 15:1 (NLT)
    A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • James 1:20

    James 1:20 (NLT)
    Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-02-14

  • Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans

    2011-02-07

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-01-31

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-01-11

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-01-10

  • Exodus 1:1

    Exodus 1:1 (NLT)
    These are the names of the sons of Israel (that is, Jacob) who moved to Egypt with their father, each with his family:

    Created over 1 year ago

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  • Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan

    2010-12-31

  • Colossians 1:16

    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 over 1 year ago

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