Sean McKay

  • Love your brother

    1 John 4:20 (ESV)
    If anyone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.

    Created 13 days ago

  • The Lord's Supper

    1 Corinthians 11:23-29 (ESV)
    For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread,

    Created about 1 month ago

  • Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans

    2012-03-13

  • Integrity and our future

    Too often we sacrifice integrity for short cuts to earthly rewards in the here and now, sacrificing our future. We think that cutting that corner today will make our lives better today AND tomorrow. But…

    Created 11 months ago

    Psalm 37:37 (NIV84)

  • By His wounds we are healed (spiritually)

    (Quote from Spurgeon in Guzik's commentary):The healing of a sinner does not lie in himself, nor in what he is, nor in what he feels, nor in what he does, nor in what he vows, nor in what he promises.…

    Created 12 months ago

    Isaiah 53:5 (NIV84)

  • God reconciled to us

    [From David Guzik (see blueletterbible.org): God has initiated this ministry of reconciliation, even though He is the innocent party. He reconciled us to Himself; we did not reconcile ourselves to Him.]…

    Created 12 months ago

    2 Corinthians 5:19 (NLT)

  • Atonement. Wow.

    Atonement - in the NASB the word is propitiation - implies giving a gift to God to turn away his displeasure or wrath. God gave himself, in the person of Jesus Christ, as a gift to himself to turn his…

    Created about 1 year ago

    1 John 2:2 (NIV)

  • The cross defines us

    For those who do not have faith in Jesus Christ, speaking of the power of the cross is useless - it makes no sense to them and has no power. For those who are saved by Christ Jesus, they truly understand…

    Created about 1 year ago

    1 Corinthians 1:18 (NIV)

  • He knows what we need!

    God is aware of our needs before we even ask him of them. In fact, he knows of our needs before we even know about them ourselves. God saw our fall in sin before we even existed, and put a plan into place…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Matthew 6:8 (NIV)

  • Isaiah 53:5

    Isaiah 53:5 (NIV)
    But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Acts 1:6

    Acts 1:6 (NIV)
    Then they gathered around him and asked him, "Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?"

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Psalm 28:6

    Psalm 28:6 (NIV)
    Praise be to the lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy.

    Created about 1 year ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2011-03-16

  • Psalm 23:1

    Psalm 23:1 (NIV)
    The lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

    Created about 1 year ago

  • Perspective

    As a psychologist, I am always telling my patients that how they interpret the events around them determines the feelings they experience about the event and how they behave in reaction to that event.…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 13:1 (NIV), Psalm 13:2 (NIV), Psalm 13:3 (NIV), Psalm 13:4 (NIV), Psalm 13:5 (NIV), Psalm 13:6 (NIV)

  • Romans 10:14

    Romans 10:14 (NIV)
    How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?

    Created over 1 year ago

  • Father to the fatherless

    Reading the devotion notes that went with this passage today, this sentence stuck out at me: When it comes to our status or standing in this life, it's better to be helpless in God's hands than to be…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 10:14 (NIV)

  • Joy in Him, in our lives

    Commentaries on this passage talk about joy coming not from outside of us, but from our own trust in God. It all starts with faith - faith that God can and will do what he says he will do, faith in his…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 5:11 (NIV)

  • The purpose of tithing

    Tithing is not a financial obligation. It's not about paying pastor's salaries, keeping the lights on in the church, or funding mission trips. It's about two things and two things only. Tithing shows…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Deuteronomy 14:22 (NIV), Deuteronomy 14:23 (NIV)

  • Faith without works is dead

    We always hear the passage from Ephesians that says, "For it is grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works so that no one can boast.…

    Created over 1 year ago

    James 2:14 (NIV), James 2:15 (NIV), James 2:16 (NIV), James 2:17 (NIV)

  • Hebrews 11:6

    Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)
    And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

    Created over 1 year ago

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  • Skilled by God

    God gifts us with our skills and talents. They are not given frivolously, but rather are given with meaning and purpose. He grants us abilities specifically to be used to serve and advanced his Kingdom.…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Exodus 28:3 (NIV)

  • The rod and staff that comfort me

    When we go through our most difficult times, we should be thankful that God is walking through that darkness with us, caring for us, protecting us. Problem is, we usually use our dark valleys as an excuse…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 23:4 (NIV)

  • Suffering that leads to character

    Suffering builds character. We hear phrases like that all the time, but its hard to buy into that in the midst of stuff. Too often we'd rather things be easy than build a stronger character. But when…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Romans 5:3 (NIV), Romans 5:4 (NIV), Romans 5:5 (NIV)

  • Thanks for the thorn

    God didn't take Paul's thorn away because of pride. We all struggle with it. And if anyone had the right to be filled with pride and boasting, it was Paul. He had such a great life changing testimony,…

    Created over 1 year ago

    2 Corinthians 12:6 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 12:7 (NIV)

  • Baldy?! Bears?! LOL

    Who said God doesn't have a sense of humor? People should be more careful about ridiculing those who are devout and have strong faith or Christian values. You never know when a bear is creeping up behind…

    Created over 1 year ago

    2 Kings 2:23 (NLT), 2 Kings 2:24 (NLT), 2 Kings 2:25 (NLT)

  • Romans 4:20

    Romans 4:20 (NLT)
    Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.

    Created over 1 year ago

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  • Romans 4:21

    Romans 4:21 (NLT)
    He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.

    Created over 1 year ago

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  • Romans 4:22

    Romans 4:22 (NLT)
    And because of Abraham’s faith, God counted him as righteous.

    Created over 1 year ago

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  • Romans 4:23

    Romans 4:23 (NLT)
    And when God counted him as righteous, it wasn’t just for Abraham’s benefit. It was recorded

    Created over 1 year ago

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  • Romans 4:24

    Romans 4:24 (NLT)
    for our benefit, too, assuring us that God will also count us as righteous if we believe in him, the one who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.

    Created over 1 year ago

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  • Romans 4:25

    Romans 4:25 (NLT)
    He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God.

    Created over 1 year ago

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  • We of such little faith

    In today's world we pale in comparison to this woman. We stress about health, finances, advancement in the world, or whatever. This woman had such strong faith that she would be healed. There was no doubt…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Mark 5:28 (NASB), Mark 5:34 (NASB)

  • Our God who is patient

    I often find myself shaking my fist at God, questioning, complaining, and flat out whining about the stress I am under. I ask why I am being allowed to go through the difficulties when I (though I am…

    Created over 1 year ago

    2 Peter 3:9 (NASB)

  • My life verse #2

    This verse just speaks to me in how it reminds me of the importance of my own personal and moral integrity, but also how MY integrity and behavior affect the lives of my children. And since I have three…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Proverbs 20:7 (NASB)

  • My life verse #1

    This is, in my opinion, one of the most powerful verses in the Bible. So succinct, but so profound, and sums up what our perspective should be like every waking moment of the day!

    Created over 1 year ago

    Colossians 3:2 (NIV)

  • More than conquerors

    Oh how I love this passage. When I am going through difficult times - and being a small business owner that's most of the time - my faith takes body blows. It's not shaken or lost, but I start to question…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Romans 8:35 (NIV), Romans 8:37 (NIV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-01-19

  • It's all good

    Regardless of what you're going through, God will work the situation for his greater purpose. And since God is holy and without sin, all he does is good. The results of our circumstances may not be good…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Romans 8:28 (NIV)

  • Suffering for a reason

    God allowed Joseph to suffer for God's larger plan of care and protection of his people. Though I do not even begin to be so proud as to place myself in Joseph's shoes, it gives new perspective to suffering…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Genesis 45:4 (NIV), Genesis 45:5 (NIV), Genesis 45:6 (NIV), Genesis 45:7 (NIV), Genesis 45:8 (NIV)

  • David's honesty

    David is completely open and honest with God. He always was, even when it looked bad on him. We need to be more honest with God about our doubts, our fears, our anger, and our resentment. He knows those…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 6:6 (NIV)

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-01-18

  • God with us

    I can't even begin to fathom what it will be like to have God living among us! To walk side by side. And there will be no suffering! Hallelujah!

    Created over 1 year ago

    Revelation 21:3 (NLT), Revelation 21:4 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan

    2011-01-17

  • Started Following lbh1985

    over 1 year

  • Started Following Tonybray1027

    over 1 year

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2011-01-05

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-01-05

  • Hebrews 12:18

    Hebrews 12:18 (NIV)
    You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm;

    Created over 1 year ago

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    over 1 year

  • Started Following truedog98

    over 1 year

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan

    2011-01-04

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-01-04

  • Started Following AHauff

    over 1 year

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    over 1 year