James Bauslaugh

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  • love for people moves Jesus to lead

    Jesus' leadership was empowered not by a sense of duty or obligation, or by a desire to build an image, but by compassion. Great leaders, like Jesus, build a deep love for people that moves them to do…

    Created 3 months ago

    Mark 6:34 (NIV)

  • A Man of "Compassion"

    At the time of this passage Jesus was holding a "rockstar" status and had so many groupies that it was just exhausting. That is why he gathered his disciples to go to a quiet place and rest. The rest…

    Created 3 months ago

    Mark 6:31 (NIV), Mark 6:32 (NIV), Mark 6:33 (NIV), Mark 6:34 (NIV)

  • Jesus separates/delegates

    Even the son of God couldn't do it all. He separated himself from the crowd and after catching his breath, he delegated responsibility to those who he had been pouring his life into. He multiplied himself…

    Created 3 months ago

    Mark 3:9 (MSG), Mark 3:10 (MSG), Mark 3:13 (MSG)

  • not of this world

    Jesus' kingdom is not of this world. It is much larger/bigger than that!

    Created 4 months ago

    John 18:36 (NIV)

  • power in his name

    Dang, now that is powerful!

    Created 4 months ago

    John 18:4 (NIV), John 18:5 (NIV), John 18:6 (NIV)

  • the Holy Spirit

    I'm convicted when I read about the Holy Spirit because I feel as if my life is missing so much more due to the fact that though I know I have the Spirit, I feel as if I don't tap into it much.

    Created 4 months ago

    John 16:7 (NIV)

  • swagger!

    I love this swagger that Jesus has.

    Created 4 months ago

    John 14:30 (MSG)

  • secret of life

    To gain it, you must first lose it!

    Created 4 months ago

    John 12:24 (MSG), John 12:25 (MSG)

  • in the crosshairs

    Anyone who has gone from death to life, sinner to saint, is a living testimony of Jesus' power. And that automatically puts you in Satan's crosshairs. He will try to get rid of you so that others will…

    Created 4 months ago

    John 12:9 (MSG), John 12:10 (MSG), John 12:11 (MSG)

  • bibles as a god?

    Is it possible for the bible to become our God? Jesus thinks so. Let's make sure to remember that when we approach the bible that we are not approaching a book or a set of rules, but God himself!

    Created 4 months ago

    John 5:39 (MSG)

  • christianese

    Sometimes as Christians we use words and phrases that we understand and others don't. I refer to this as christianese. Sometimes this leads to great discussion, as in this passage, and sometimes it leaves…

    Created 4 months ago

    John 3:3 (MSG), John 3:4 (MSG)

  • endless stories

    If Jesus' stories were written down there would be an endless amount of stories for us to read, wow!

    Created 4 months ago

    John 21:25 (NIV)

  • comparing to others

    Let's not compare ourselves to others, but may we keep our eyes on Jesus and follow Him on the path/calling that He has for us!

    Created 4 months ago

    John 21:22 (NIV)

  • result of obedience

    The result of obedience to Jesus is abundance! Is your life one of abundance? Not necessarily financially, though it could be, but of blessings that are beyond earthly/temporary significance! Follow Jesus'…

    Created 4 months ago

    John 21:6 (NIV)

  • true faith

    Blessed are those who believe though they do not see, that's us! Talk about faith, those of us who follow the One whom we have never physically seen! That's awesome!

    Created 4 months ago

    John 20:29 (NIV)

  • not of this world

    What a profound statement Jesus makes in, " my kingdom is not of this world." Jesus has made it really clear that his kingdom is beyond that of earth and beyond what the human eye can see! Wow, that's…

    Created 4 months ago

    John 18:36 (NIV)

  • protected, not separated

    Jesus' prayer are that his followers should be protected, not separated, from the world. Jesus makes it clear in John 3:16 that he loves the world so much that He is willing to die for it! In that case…

    Created 4 months ago

    John 17:15 (NIV)

  • definition of eternal life

    Eternal life's definition is found in this verse. It is not something that starts when we physically die, it starts when we are connected in a relationship with God! That means here, now!

    Created 4 months ago

    John 17:3 (NIV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2012-01-17

  • do you testify?

    intransitive verb 1 a : to make a statement based on personal knowledge or belief : bear witness b : to serve as evidence or proof 2 : to express a personal conviction 3 : to make a solemn declaration…

    Created 5 months ago

    John 15:26 (NIV), John 15:27 (NIV)

  • a room in God's house

    Do you think of this verse much? Jesus is preparing a room/house for us in heaven. Isn't that encouraging? Isn't that exciting? This planet is not our true home. We are just visiting earth, aliens and…

    Created 5 months ago

    John 14:2 (NIV), John 14:3 (NIV)

  • an example

    This verse is particularly referring to Jesus washing his disciples feet but could be used referring to his whole life. We have the perfect example in Jesus and must try to live as he lived/lives!

    Created 5 months ago

    John 13:15 (NIV)

  • nasty odor/past

    Before Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, he asks them to remove the tombs stone. Everyone thought that was a bad idea because of the nasty odor that comes from death. No nasty odor kept Jesus from bringing…

    Created 5 months ago

    John 11:38 (NIV), John 11:39 (NIV), John 11:40 (NIV)

  • whose praise do we live for?

    This verse convicts and reminds me to live the kind of life that seeks praise from God only and not to worry about the praise, or lack there of, that comes from man.

    Created 5 months ago

    John 12:43 (NIV)

  • go ahead, call me a sheep

    With Jesus, the Good shepherd, and how he is described in this passage, you can go ahead, call me a sheep because I want to belong to a shepherd with this kind of love and protection. Awesome!

    Created 5 months ago

    John 10:10 (NIV), John 10:11 (NIV), John 10:12 (NIV), John 10:13 (NIV), John 10:14 (NIV), John 10:15 (NIV)

  • your story/testimony is powerful

    No one can really argue with your own story/testimony. It is your own and it is the most powerful way to share the good news about Jesus.

    Created 5 months ago

    John 9:25 (NIV)

  • Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans

    2011-10-23

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-10-03

  • Walking on water

    Matthew 14:22-33 (NIV)
    Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd.

    Created 8 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan

    2011-09-26

  • Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan

    2011-09-03

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2011-08-19

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-08-18

  • Rooted

    Psalm 1:2-3 (NIV)
    but whose delight is in the law of the lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Ephesians 4:29

    Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
    Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Ephesians 4:22-24

    Ephesians 4:22-24 (NIV)
    You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;

    Created 10 months ago

  • Ephesians 3:16-21

    Ephesians 3:16-21 (NIV)
    I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,

    Created 10 months ago

  • Ephesians 2:22

    Ephesians 2:22 (NIV)
    And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Ephesians 2:4-5

    Ephesians 2:4-5 (NIV)
    But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,

    Created 10 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-08-18

  • Ephesians 1:18-21

    Ephesians 1:18-21 (NIV)
    I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,

    Created 10 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights

    2011-08-18

  • Loving your spouse

    Ephesians 5:21-33 (NIV)
    Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

    Created 10 months ago

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