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Future tense
Something that is standing out to me about this verse is the use of the word "will". Not just because it's my name, but because it denotes that the enrichment and the watering comes later. There have…
Created about 1 month ago
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Help me see again
One of the beatitudes says that blessed are the pure in heart, because they will see God. That hasn't been me lately, as I've allowed my lower desires to take priority over my relationship with God. I…
Created 2 months ago
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Mercy and the law
This verse resonates with me because it is similar to the prayer I offer to God when I find myself again having made poor decisions and falling into sin. I ask for God's mercy and for His conviction to…
Created 3 months ago
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1 Corinthians 10:31
1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV)
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.Created 3 months ago
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1 Corinthians 10:23
1 Corinthians 10:23 (ESV)
"All things are lawful," but not all things are helpful. "All things are lawful," but not all things build up.Created 3 months ago
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No excuses!
1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV)
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.Created 3 months ago
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The stumbling block passage
To be completely honest, I have some major beef (no pun intended) with this passage, because some of the ways people take it can go too far. The ultimate desecration, of course, is when Christians try…
Created 3 months ago
1 Corinthians 8:9 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 8:10 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 8:11 (ESV)
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Watching the worthless
How much time do we spend watching and/or regarding things that are worthless in light of eternity? I'm so guilty of this through Netflix. I honestly think that I will begin to experience explosive spiritual…
Created 3 months ago
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Psalm 101:3
Psalm 101:3 (ESV)
I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.Created 3 months ago
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Earned a Badge — 21-Day Challenge
2012-02-24
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No counterfeit
Interesting passage on the anointing oil designed for Aaron and his sons. Particularly notable is verse 29, which establishes that whatever touches the things made holy by the anointing oil becomes holy…
Created 3 months ago
Exodus 30:25 (ESV), Exodus 30:29 (ESV), Exodus 30:32 (ESV), Exodus 30:33 (ESV)
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For His glory's sake
I think this verse shows us a great way to approach God with our needs. It's not about what we want. It's about His glory. This keeps us from asking for things that are merely for our enjoyment or comfort.…
Created 4 months ago
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Help us for Your glory
Psalm 79:9 (ESV)
Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and atone for our sins, for your name's sake!Created 4 months ago
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Offending God
Jesus doesn't often take offense, but here I get that sense a bit. While he's perfectly patient with Nicodemus and others seeking to understand what he's saying, and pretty angry towards those seeking…
Created 4 months ago
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Courage to obey
My pastor has mentioned this command a few times in connection with how scientific research has confirmed that following this command actually keeps the soil fertile and useful longer. Once again, God's…
Created 4 months ago
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I'll take that trade
Trading in worldly goods for spiritual authority? I'll take that trade any day. When we follow God, He gives us spiritual authority in return for everything. Doesn't mean you have to give everything…
Created 4 months ago
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No mighty work?
I don't have much to say about this, except that I think it's funny that Mark says here that Jesus couldn't do anything mighty except healing sick people. Maybe it's just me, but I have not been able…
Created 4 months ago
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Revelation 1:4
Revelation 1:4 (NKJV)
John, to the seven churches which are in Asia:Created 4 months ago
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True family
Here Jesus addresses the issue of who his (and our) true family is, but notice that he mentions only siblings and mother. He notably leaves out spouse and children. It's true that the question he's responding…
Created 4 months ago
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God is awesome
Psalm 68:35 (ESV)
Awesome is God from his sanctuary; the God of Israel—he is the one who gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God!Created 4 months ago
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God's provision
Psalm 68:6 (ESV)
God settles the solitary in a home; he leads out the prisoners to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a parched land.Created 4 months ago
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Some of my gifts
Romans 12:8 (ESV)
the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.Created 4 months ago
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Be zealous
Romans 12:11 (ESV)
Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.Created 4 months ago
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Blessed are the civilly disobedient
God rewards those who fear Him. This is a principle throughout Scripture. When the interests of the kingdom of God are contrary to the interests of human government, God rewards those who act in His interest.…
Created 4 months ago
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Exodus 4:24-26
Exodus 4:24-26 (ESV)
At a lodging place on the way the Lord met him and sought to put him to death.Created 4 months ago
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Egypt - a picture of the world
I think it's kind of funny how most of the times Egypt is mentioned in the Bible, it's connected to some sort of deception, sin or misstep. Most of the times God's people entered Egypt, it was against…
Created 4 months ago
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Redemption is full.
Joseph could have said anything at this point, after finally revealing himself to his brothers. Just think of the reactions that we have espoused as a society and culture: One reaction we see a lot is…
Created 4 months ago
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No decision is a decision
Here, Pilate decides to put off the decision about what to do with Jesus and hand over responsibility to the Jews who were so vocal about what they wanted with him. Because of all the pressure, he decides…
Created 4 months ago
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Matthew 25:26
Matthew 25:26 (ESV)
But his master answered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed?Created 4 months ago
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Psalm 42:11
Psalm 42:11 (ESV)
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.Created 4 months ago
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Psalm 40:16-17
Psalm 40:16-17 (ESV)
But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation say continually, "Great is the Lord!"Created 4 months ago
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Psalm 40:4
Psalm 40:4 (ESV)
Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie!Created 4 months ago
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Psalm 37:3-5
Psalm 37:3-5 (ESV)
Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.Created 4 months ago
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Psalm 37:7
Psalm 37:7 (ESV)
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!Created 4 months ago
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I'm the bottleneck
Is there a miracle you're wanting to happen in your life? Do you feel like God isn't listening? Do you wonder if it's really going to happen? Perhaps our doubt is the reason why we so often don't see…
Created 5 months ago
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Just say it
I like these verses because they show that Abraham, for all his fame in the Bible, is a regular guy with real fears and the same tendencies we have. I appreciate that his response to Abimelech starts…
Created 5 months ago
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Colossians 3:2
Colossians 3:2 (ESV)
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.Created 6 months ago
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Romans 13:8
Romans 13:8 (ESV)
Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.Created 6 months ago
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Romans 12:1-2
Romans 12:1-2 (ESV)
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.Created 6 months ago
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Romans 6:12-14
Romans 6:12-14 (ESV)
Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions.Created 6 months ago
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1 Corinthians 10:31
1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV)
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.Created 6 months ago
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1 Corinthians 10:13
1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV)
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.Created 6 months ago
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1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 (ESV)
and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you,Created 6 months ago
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Galatians 6:10
Galatians 6:10 (ESV)
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.Created 6 months ago
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Stepping into uncertainty
God put this verse on my heart in particular this morning, so I wanted to unpack and share some of my thoughts on this. When God called Abraham, He asked Abraham to take some huge steps of faith. He…
Created 7 months ago
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Did he touch him?
This is the passage Thomas gets a lot of flak for, and his nickname (Doubting Thomas) comes from right here. But I wanted to point something out that isn't necessarily obvious on a first glance. John…
Created 7 months ago
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Saying things we regret
I'm involved in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) this year, and we're going through the Acts of the Apostles. In reading through some of Acts, I've seen the other side of this particular Scripture. Here,…
Created 7 months ago
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Where's your joy?
Good reminder here - don't rejoice in the miracles you're seeing, but in the miracle you're not seeing. Don't trust in the visible miracles of demons being cast out and the sick being healed; trust in…
Created 7 months ago
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Break down the barriers
I love the way Jesus puts this here. The one who is not against us is for us. As the body of Christ, I think we should learn to adopt this as our mantra when dealing with disagreements within the body.…
Created 7 months ago
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Doubt's not a deal breaker
I recently read an article about why young people are leaving the churches, or rather, the reasons that tend to be given. One of the reasons that struck a chord was that there tends to be an air of "keep…
Created 8 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2011-09-28
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Is this us?
God here is talking about Jerusalem, the city that He loves, and He's saying that His response to their sin would be famine. I can only wonder - is that what we're experiencing in America now? We're…
Created 9 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-04-07
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-04-02
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-01-17
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-01-15
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2011-01-12
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2010-12-22
