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It Has Always Been a Power Encounter
King of kings, Lord of lords, God of gods are all titles given to God. The Lord is a Warrior, the Lord is His name. Our God reigns! Mighty kings have been destroyed by our God. With a mighty hand and…
Created 11 months ago
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A Mighty Hand and an Outstretched Arm
Rabbi Melamed says: "We were slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt, and God our Lord took us out of there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm." These words are read every Passover in observing Jewish homes.…
Created 11 months ago
Exodus 6:1 (NIV), Exodus 6:6 (NIV), Deuteronomy 4:34 (NIV), Deuteronomy 5:15 (NIV), Deuteronomy 7:19 (NIV), Deuteronomy 9:29 (NIV), Deuteronomy 26:8 (NIV), 1 Kings 8:41 (NIV), 1 Kings 8:42 (NIV), 1 Kings 8:43 (NIV), Psalm 136:12 (NIV)
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God is Bigger and Better
The God of the Israelites is not a provincial or regional God. Yahweh has proven to be unique and provide unique experiences. He has provided a unique revelation through the burning bush, Moses' encounter…
Created 11 months ago
2 Chronicles 2:5 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 2:6 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 5:6 (NIV)
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Rich and Poor: Who Has the Edge??
Did you hear the one about the Billionaire, Millionaire, and the Poor person. Well all are the same in God's eyes. A beautiful sunset and rock formation are great but don't hold a candle to the poor person's…
Created 11 months ago
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Ministry is Messy...and Other Ministry Principles.
Ministry principles fill this verse. I love how scripture takes everyday matters and makes them meaningful. Like sheep, sheepfolds, and sheep thieves from John 10, Psalm 23, etc. This Proverb gives…
Created 11 months ago
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What Do We Make of Our Pasts?
Think for a moment of your past. Your past in your lifetime or your past in your family's lifetime. Do you know it? Do you care to know it? Some have a truly sullied past riddled with pain and dysfunction…
Created 11 months ago
Deuteronomy 4:32 (NIV), Deuteronomy 4:33 (NIV), Deuteronomy 4:34 (NIV), Deuteronomy 4:35 (NIV), Deuteronomy 4:36 (NIV), Deuteronomy 4:37 (NIV), Deuteronomy 4:38 (NIV), Deuteronomy 4:39 (NIV), Deuteronomy 4:40 (NIV)
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The More I Talk to the More I Believe This
I have spoken to many people in my lifetime. I don't believe I have ever met a stranger. There have been strange people. Some would say I am strange. However in all my meetings and greetings I realize…
Created 11 months ago
Proverbs 4:19 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 4:4 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 4:5 (ESV)
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The Word of God is not Just Trivial Pursuit
I found this at The Return Ministry site...pretty cool stuff. What is the longest chapter in the Bible? (Answer - Psalms 119) Which chapter is in the center of the Bible (Answer - Psalms 118) Fact:…
Created 11 months ago
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The Essentials of Vision
David is not going to build the Temple; he has too much blood on his hands. God's succession goes through Solomon. If Solomon keeps his feet on God's path. In David's mind Solomon is inexperienced and…
Created 11 months ago
1 Chronicles 28:12 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 28:13 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 28:14 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 28:15 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 28:16 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 28:17 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 28:18 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 28:19 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 28:20 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 29:1 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 29:2 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 29:5 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 29:14 (NIV), 2 Chronicles 1:15 (NIV)
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5 Steps to C.L.E.A.R Communication
11 One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God, God only needs to say it once and worlds are created and destroyed, tombs are opened, and truth is revealed! Not…
Created 12 months ago
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Frodo, The Ents, and God's Sovereign Control
The Lord of the Rings: Check out these quotes: Theoden: A great host, you say? Aragorn: All Isengard is emptied. Theoden: How many? Aragorn: Ten thousand strong at least. Theoden: [astonished] Ten…
Created 12 months ago
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A Song Sung
I have been known to be a singer of songs. I have sung them loud, soft, with people or without them. I just sing. Not saying I sing well. I am not that talented. Never have been...my brother and sister…
Created 12 months ago
Psalm 69:30 (NIV), Psalm 69:31 (NIV), Psalm 69:32 (NIV), Psalm 69:33 (NIV), Psalm 69:34 (NIV), Psalm 69:35 (NIV), Psalm 69:36 (NIV)
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Did They Think They Were gods?
Who is right the athiest, the idolator or the one who worships the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the Father of our Lord Jesus? Sam Harris, popular atheist author states, "Somewhere in the world a…
Created 12 months ago
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A Kingdom for a King
There will always be a King! There will always be a Kingdom for that King. David is the uniter and the great warrior whose heart was bigger than his sword. God chose to honor His own name through David…
Created 12 months ago
Psalm 89:3 (NIV), Psalm 89:4 (NIV), Psalm 89:28 (NIV), Psalm 89:29 (NIV), Psalm 89:30 (NIV), Psalm 89:31 (NIV), Psalm 89:32 (NIV), Psalm 89:33 (NIV), Psalm 89:34 (NIV), Psalm 89:35 (NIV), Psalm 89:36 (NIV), Psalm 89:37 (NIV), Matthew 1:1 (NIV)
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The Mind of God and Dust
I am not sure there is a more encouraging thought this morning or these days than, "God knows how we are formed, he knows we are dust." He is the designer. The Creator. The Artist. The Architect. He…
Created 12 months ago
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Modern Day Gatekeepers
What's a gatekeeper? A night watchman, a security guard, a butler, or a lighthouse attendant. Tough work because of the long monotonous nature of the job. A Gatekeeper might go weeks, months or years…
Created almost 1 year ago
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The Limited Power of Depression
If you have ever experienced depression you know how awful it is. The Psalmist uses the concept of death and darkness throughout this Psalm. True depression feels like darkness. Darkness at night and…
Created about 1 year ago
Psalm 88:1 (NIV), Psalm 88:2 (NIV), Psalm 88:17 (NIV), Psalm 88:18 (NIV)
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Our God is a Missionary God
The inhabitants of Heaven. This Psalm gives us a glimpse into who will inhabit heaven with us. Look again at v. 4, “I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me— Philistia too, and Tyre,…
Created about 1 year ago
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Another Good Reason to ADOPT
Adoption is a huge blessing and a huge need in our world. But why adopt? What is the motive? What are the best motives? Let's look at this from a Biblical perspective. Hopefully we can develop a…
Created about 1 year ago
Psalm 9:18 (NIV), Psalm 68:5 (NIV), John 14:18 (NIV), James 1:27 (NIV)
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It is Never a Good Thing to...
It is Never a good thing to... 1. Play golf in a lightning storm. 2. Drink and drive. 3. Disrespect your teacher. 4. Cheat your way through life. 5. Live a lazy life. 6. Turn your eyes away from the oppressed.…
Created about 1 year ago
1 Samuel 14:14 (NIV), 1 Samuel 28:3 (NIV), 1 Samuel 28:6 (NIV), 1 Samuel 28:7 (NIV), 1 Samuel 28:8 (NIV), 1 Samuel 28:11 (NIV), 1 Samuel 28:12 (NIV), 1 Samuel 28:13 (NIV), 1 Samuel 28:15 (NIV)
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The More I See You
I guess I can't get over the fact of how David rejoices in the midst of being pursued. True inspiration for me. I wonder if it is harder to pursue the LORD when life is going easy? When the riches just…
Created about 1 year ago
Psalm 17:15 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 3:17 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)
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David a Man for God on the Run
The Chronological Bible is a great way to see and test what true God-Centeredness looks like. David is running for his life and on several occasions has the opportunity to take the life of Saul but refuses…
Created about 1 year ago
Psalm 7:1 (NIV), Psalm 27:1 (NIV), Psalm 34:1 (NIV), Psalm 52:1 (NIV)
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The Space Between Memory and Believing
Now this is amazing! We want to be like other nations is their cry. But how we forget God. The space between Now and Then is always the challenge to remember God. Deuteronomy God shows up and encourages…
Created about 1 year ago
Deuteronomy 4:32 (NIV), Deuteronomy 4:33 (NIV), Deuteronomy 4:34 (NIV), Deuteronomy 4:35 (NIV), Deuteronomy 4:36 (NIV), Deuteronomy 4:37 (NIV), Deuteronomy 4:38 (NIV), 1 Samuel 6:4 (NIV), 1 Samuel 6:5 (NIV), 1 Samuel 6:6 (NIV), 1 Samuel 8:20 (NIV)
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Rule of Life
I am sure Manoah was seeking the answers to his dreams. Every father has dreams for their kids. Will they be the next best pro-athlete? will they be a violin virtuoso? will they win the spelling bee or…
Created about 1 year ago
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Shamgar is more like ShamWOW!
One verse! One Judge! One simple tool- an Oxgoad. What's an Oxgoad? A cattle prod? A tool to corral cattle? Can there be a more basic instrument? Basic in the hands of God is extraordinary. We see that…
Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-04-09
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-04-03
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2011-02-19
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-02-05
