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Grumble Grumble
How often have we heard ourselves saying in private company, "My church would be better if only..."? The command here is clear, "Do not grumble..." So what is the "way out" that is referred to in verse…
Created 9 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-03-21
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-02-21
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Numbers 8:1
Numbers 8:1 (NIV84)
The Lord said to Moses,Created over 1 year ago
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He knows them each by name
He is larger than this vast universe he created. He is more infinite than every sub-atomic particle that exists in his creation. He knows the very number of hairs on my head. He knows my every thought…
Created over 1 year ago
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The Ultimate Test of Faith
What I love, I treasure. What I treasure, I protect. I want to keep my treasures close to me, for my treasures bring me happiness. Unfortunately, my treasures often become idols in the sight of God.…
Created over 1 year ago
Genesis 22:9 (NIV84), Genesis 22:10 (NIV84), Genesis 22:11 (NIV84), Genesis 22:12 (NIV84), Genesis 22:13 (NIV84), Genesis 22:14 (NIV84)
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Rest
After six full days of effort creating the entire universe that we know and occupy, God rested. Do you think he was tired or do you think he wanted to kick back and enjoy all that he created? The Bible…
Created over 1 year ago
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The Lord has come!
What a wonderful passage to read on Christmas day: "Shout and be glad...I am coming, and I will live among you." The Lord promised long before his physical birth as the newborn baby Jesus that he would…
Created over 1 year ago
Zechariah 2:10 (NIV84), Zechariah 2:11 (NIV84), Zechariah 2:12 (NIV84), Zechariah 2:13 (NIV84)
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Healing starts with obedience
The Lord's discipline is designed for one purpose: for us, his children, to repent and to put him FIRST in our lives.Are you feeling the absence of the Holy Spirit in your life? Prayerfully consider…
Created over 1 year ago
Haggai 1:10 (NIV84), Haggai 1:11 (NIV84), Haggai 1:12 (NIV84), Haggai 1:13 (NIV84), Haggai 1:14 (NIV84)
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Blessed are the meek
Being meek and humble are characteristics that we are rarely taught to display by those who believe worldly achievement is the path to happiness and success. And yet we demonstrate our trust in the Lord…
Created over 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2010-12-22
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2010-12-22
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True faith
In our fast-paced, instant gratification society, the concept of waiting for something we desire is nearly lost on us. Yet this concept is emphasized repeatedly here and we are reminded of the very important…
Created over 1 year ago
Habakkuk 2:3 (NIV84), Habakkuk 2:4 (NIV84), Habakkuk 3:17 (NIV84), Habakkuk 3:18 (NIV84)
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Merchants a-plenty
I could not help but think about the society I live in when I read this, where I am constantly being peppered with opportunities to transact with merchants who have all sorts of items that promise to…
Created over 1 year ago
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The burden removed!
Just imagine...the Lord is indeed perfectly willing to take all of your past and future sins and hurl them into the depths of the sea, where they will never again be found. How? By your acceptance of…
Created over 1 year ago
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The measuring bar
Read the prior two verses, then read this one. Measure the quality of your witness for the Lord by how you do each of the following: - Act justly - Show mercy - Walk humbly with God
Created over 1 year ago
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The Lord WILL redeem you
What a wonderful promise in this passage. No matter what sort of oppression we may be going through as children of the living God, he promises that he indeed WILL redeem us out of the hand of our enemies.…
Created over 1 year ago
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The Lord's words are good!
Yes, Lord, your words are good and indeed do good. Thank you for instilling deep within me a recognition of the power of your word to help me overcome all obstacles that I face as I go through life seeking…
Created over 1 year ago
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Lift up your brother or sister in their time of need
I will be the first to admit that I struggle with this one. It is entirely too easy to take a haughty stance when I see a brother or sister struggling with matters of faith. The sin of pride is insidious…
Created over 1 year ago
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True worship
Our public displays of worship mean nothing to the Lord if they are not backed with hearts that are truly devoted to His righteousness. In fact, we learn here that He "hates" our hollow offerings. "'I…
Created over 1 year ago
Amos 5:21 (NIV84), Amos 5:22 (NIV84), Amos 5:23 (NIV84), Amos 5:24 (NIV84)
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Return to the Lord
Verses like this one are a struggle, and yet must be dealt with. To paraphrase: "God killed Israel's young men." There is a reminder in Amos 3:3 that Israel agreed to enter into this covenant relationship…
Created over 1 year ago
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Walk in ALL his ways
Had to think about this one. Why would the rebellious stumble in God's ways? The best answer I could come up with is that they do not walk in ALL his ways. Beware of trying to pick and choose which of…
Created over 1 year ago
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There is no savior other than the Lord himself
"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man comes to the father except through me!"
Created over 1 year ago
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Run-on sentence?
Helps to see it in bullet form: What: And we [, Paul and Timothy,] pray [for God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding] Why: in order that you [brothers…
Created over 1 year ago
Colossians 1:10 (NIV84), Colossians 1:11 (NIV84), Colossians 1:12 (NIV84)
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The dangers of living in a prosperous nation
We start relying on our own strength, and stop relying on the strength of the Lord.
Created over 1 year ago
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God looks at the heart
Even though you may be doing what you know a good Christian should be doing, God may not be pleased with you. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord judges the heart.
Created over 1 year ago
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Hosea 6:11
Hosea 6:11 (NIV84)
“Also for you, Judah, a harvest is appointed. “Whenever I would restore the fortunes of my people,Created over 1 year ago
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Hosea 4:1
Hosea 4:1 (ASV)
Hear the word of Jehovah, ye children of Israel; for Jehovah hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor goodness, nor knowledge of God in the land.Created over 1 year ago
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Hosea 6:11
Hosea 6:11 (ASV)
Also, O Judah, there is a harvest appointed for thee, when I bring back the captivity of my people.Created over 1 year ago
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Hosea 7:16
Hosea 7:16 (ASV)
They return, but not to him that is on high; they are like a deceitful bow; their princes shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue: this shall be their derision in the land of Egypt.Created over 1 year ago
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God restores
God will never leave those that are His in a state of punishment forever. After the punishment is over, He will always restore us back to righteousness!
Created over 1 year ago
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God Himself (not His commands)
God wants us to focus on HIM, not solely on obeying His commands
Created over 1 year ago
I AM
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