Dwayne Samples

  • jdwaynes
  • Roswell, GA
  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2012-04-22

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights

    2012-01-02

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2011-07-24

  • Matthew 5:45

    Matthew 5:45 (TNIV)
    that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Matthew 5:44

    Matthew 5:44 (TNIV)
    But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

    Created 10 months ago

  • 1 Samuel 17:11

    1 Samuel 17:11 (NIVUK)
    On hearing the Philistine's words, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified.

    Created 12 months ago

  • 1 Samuel 17:10

    1 Samuel 17:10 (NIVUK)
    Then the Philistine said, "This day I defy the ranks of Israel! Give me a man and let us fight each other."

    Created 12 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-06-01

  • Proverbs 11:25

    Proverbs 11:25 (MSG)
    The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped.

    Created about 1 year ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-04-17

  • Proverbs 11:28

    Proverbs 11:28 (MSG)
    A life devoted to things is a dead life, a stump; a God-shaped life is a flourishing tree.

    Created about 1 year ago

  • Galatians 4:6

    Galatians 4:6 (TNIV)
    Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba , Father.”

    Created over 1 year ago

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  • But How About Him?

    So many times I find myself comparing my Christian walk to other people. Why is he successful? Why are things going well for his family? What am I doing wrong? In John 21:21, Peter asked that same question…

    Created over 2 years ago

    John 21:21 (ASV)

  • Proverbs 26:4

    Proverbs 26:4 (ASV)
    Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.

    Created about 3 years ago

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  • Proverbs 26:11

    Proverbs 26:11 (ASV)
    As a dog that returneth to his vomit, So is a fool that repeateth his folly.

    Created about 3 years ago

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  • Proverbs 26:20

    Proverbs 26:20 (ASV)
    For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.

    Created about 3 years ago

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  • A heart of praise

    What do you value more? The fact that you are able to give abundantly to the Lord or your relationship with Him? In Psalm 50 David reminds us that the entire earth is the Lords. He welcomes the sunrise…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 50:14 (ASV), Psalm 50:15 (ASV)

  • Self Sufficiency

    In this Psalm, David ask everyone to listen up. Rich, poor, famous, not famous, jocks, nerds; everyone! We all see that everyone dies. No one can pay the ransom for his own life. Despite riches, fame…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 49:1 (ASV), Psalm 49:2 (ASV), Psalm 49:7 (ASV), Psalm 49:10 (ASV), Psalm 49:20 (ASV)

  • Pause and Meditate on Gods Greatness

    There is a song that I am reminded of as I read these two Psalms. " Lord, I praise you because of who you are. Not for all the mighty things that you have done." Have you taking the time lately to pause…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 47:1 (ASV), Psalm 47:2 (ASV), Psalm 48:1 (ASV), Psalm 48:14 (ASV)

  • Be Still

    God is my refuge and my strength; Be still and know that He is God. A very familiar Psalm that sometimes I just gloss over. Read what that says. Who is my refuge and strength? My Heavenly Father.! It…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 46:1 (ASV), Psalm 46:10 (ASV)

  • The Oil of Joy

    A characteristic of the Christian life that makes us different from the world is that we are anointed with the "oil of joy". Through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, we can experience a joyful…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 45:7 (ASV)

  • Started Following bobby

    about 4 years

  • Unfailing Love

    Why does our Heavenly Father care for us? Why does he provide us our daily needs? Why did he send his Son to die for our sins? Where is God? As the country song says, "God must be busy". During the seasons…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 44:26 (ASV)

  • Our Inside Advantage

    In the circumstance of our day to day lives, there are times that we fail to acknowledge our inside advantage. I try to muscle my way through situations, pull up my boot straps and trudge ahead. Sometimes…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 44:3 (ASV), Psalm 44:4 (ASV)

  • Meeting with God

    David in this Psalm paints a picture of how our desire should be for our Heavenly Father. As a deer who is thirsty? No wait, more than thirsty, desperate!!!! Where can I go and meet with God, David ask.…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 42:1 (ASV), Psalm 42:2 (ASV)

  • Integrity

    In my integrity, you uphold me. Blessed is he who has regard for the weak. How are we doing in our Christian walk. Do I have a walk of integrity. Are my actions based on a consistent and internally held…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 41:1 (ASV), Psalm 41:12 (ASV)

  • Waiting on the Lord

    I am not a good waiter. In our American society we have become expectant of everything happening in an instant. We don't have the time or the energy to wait. I am so bad that waiting irritates me. What…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 40:2 (ASV), Psalm 40:3 (ASV)

  • Troubled by Sin

    Have you ever felt overcome with grief and anguish because of sin in your life. David did in this Psalm. He gives a very descriptive account of his feelings before the Lord. He confesses his sin and then…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 38:4 (ASV), Psalm 38:8 (ASV), Psalm 38:18 (ASV)

  • The Lord Upholds You

    Though he Stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand! Listen to David in his later years, express what he had observed. What a statement! What is the condition of this. If the Lord…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 37:24 (ASV), Psalm 37:31 (ASV)

  • Started Following atranquilino

    about 4 years

  • Where is your Delight?

    Is there something in your life that you are struggling with? Are your circumstances getting you down? David in Psalms 37 has a word for me and you! He explains how we are to "live in the land". Sometimes…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 37:3 (ASV), Psalm 37:4 (ASV), Psalm 37:5 (ASV), Psalm 37:6 (ASV)

  • Started Following nbpendley

    about 4 years

  • Rejoice in the Lord Always!

    Have you ever felt that your circumstances were hidden from God. 'How could he possibly allow this to happen to me?" When you begin to feel that way, go to the story of Paul and Silas in the jail. After…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 36:5 (ASV), Psalm 36:6 (ASV), Psalm 36:7 (ASV)

  • Started Following racinfan75

    about 4 years

  • When Trouble Comes

    The believer is not immune from trouble. God never promises that our life will be free from hardship and trial. We live in a world that is broken because of the choices that we have made. What God promises…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 34:19 (ASV), Psalm 34:20 (ASV)

  • Joy in the morning

    What is your reaction to trials and temptation? David the Psalmist had the appropriate response in Psalms 30:5 Gods angry toward us only last for a moment..... But JOY comes on the morning! Are you letting…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 30:5 (ASV)

  • God provides an answer if we seek him

    Have you ever exxperienced Gods supernatural power to speak to you in your moment of need? In my quite time this morning, I came asking God for a word regarding a situation that I am facing. I needed…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 25:1 (ASV), Psalm 25:2 (ASV), Psalm 25:3 (ASV), Psalm 25:4 (ASV), Psalm 25:5 (ASV)

  • The Earth is the Lords

    How to you live you life? Who do you rely on to meet your needs? David acknowledges in Psalm 24 that the Earth is the Lords. He built it and lai it out. I sometimes live as if the circumstances in life…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 24:1 (ASV)

  • Where is you trust?

    Life has a way of bombarding you with circumstances that seem unbearable at times. Uncertainty at you job, bad news from the Dr., death of a friend, and so many other things can weigh us down. When life…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 20:7 (ASV)

  • A Choice

    Have you "pre-decided" to choose God? David said Oh God, In You I put my trust. You will show me the path of life. I must choose like David to put you first. You are the one that is in control of my destiny.…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Psalm 16:6 (ASV), Psalm 16:11 (ASV), Daniel 1:9 (ASV)

  • Plans Plans Plans

    What are your plans? Are they what God is telling you or are you on your own. In our heart we plan our course, bu it is God who ultimately determines our steps. Put God in charge of your heart! Your plans…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Proverbs 16:3 (ASV), Proverbs 16:4 (ASV), Proverbs 16:7 (ASV), Proverbs 16:9 (ASV)

  • Careful Thought + Hard Work + Integrity

    When you are faced with a decision in your business life, take these words of Proverbs to heart. "Sift and weigh every word", Give thought to your steps. Work hard once your decision is made and in all…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Proverbs 14:15 (ASV), Proverbs 14:23 (ASV), Proverbs 14:32 (ASV)

  • Truthful Lips

    What do you do? In that moment when the question is asked, when the person confronts you, when the e-mail comes. Look at Proverbs 12: 17 and 19. Now decide. The Truth is established forever but lyes only…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Proverbs 12:17 (ASV), Proverbs 12:19 (ASV)

  • What Path are you on?

    The Lord has x-ray vision to your path. He knows it even before you go down it. I cannot hide from him. When I am tempted to take a step down a path that I know is wrong; when I think that it is hurting…

    Created about 4 years ago

    Proverbs 5:21 (ASV), Proverbs 5:22 (ASV), Proverbs 5:23 (ASV)