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1 Samuel 29:1
1 Samuel 29:1 (ESV)
Now the Philistines had gathered all their forces at Aphek. And the Israelites were encamped by the spring that is in Jezreel.Created 2 days ago
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Revelation 17:1
Revelation 17:1 (ESV)
Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, "Come, I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who is seated on many waters,Created 2 days ago
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Ecclesiastes 12:1
Ecclesiastes 12:1 (ESV)
Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, "I have no pleasure in them";Created 2 days ago
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1 Samuel 28:1
1 Samuel 28:1 (ESV)
In those days the Philistines gathered their forces for war, to fight against Israel. And Achish said to David, "Understand that you and your men are to go out with me in the army."Created 3 days ago
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Take Pleasure In Your Work
Ecclesiastes 3:22 (ESV)
So I saw that there is nothing better than that a man should rejoice in his work, for that is his lot. Who can bring him to see what will be after him?Created 17 days ago
Labels: encouragement
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Abnormally Born?
1 Corinthians 15:8 (ESV)
Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.Created about 1 month ago
Labels: question
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Don't be anxious in anything.
Philippians 4:4-7 (ESV)
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.Created 3 months ago
Labels: encouragement
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Walk in a manner worthy of your calling!
Ephesians 4:1 (ESV)
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,Created 3 months ago
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If you aren't disciplined, you are illegitimate.
Hebrews 12:7-8 (ESV)
It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline?Created 3 months ago
Labels: encouragement
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Philippians 4:1
Philippians 4:1 (ESV)
Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.Created 3 months ago
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Drink wine for your health
1 Timothy 5:23 (ESV)
(No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.)Created 4 months ago
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There is no plan!
James 4:13-14 (ESV)
Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit"—Created 4 months ago
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Homosexuality is wrong.
1 Timothy 1:8-11 (ESV)
Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully,Created 4 months ago
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All work is pointless without God being "in it"
Psalm 127:1 (ESV)
Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.Created 4 months ago
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Post Tribulation Support
2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 (ESV)
Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,Created 4 months ago
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Working smarter, not harder.
Who knew God had awesome career / life advice? It can be so tempting to forget about scripture or my prayer time. "I will catch up with God when I catch up on my work!" I may tell myself. Of course,…
Created 4 months ago
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Whatever you do, do it for the Lord
Colossians 3:23 (ESV)
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,Created 5 months ago
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Forgetting God
God miraculously frees the Israelites from Egypt with amazing signs and plagues, then separates the Red Sea and kills the Egyptian army and despite this amazing demonstration of love, "they soon forgot…
Created 5 months ago
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Paul's Condition was a trial for those around him
Galatians 4:13-15 (ESV)
You know it was because of a bodily ailment that I preached the gospel to you at first,Created 6 months ago
Labels: paul's thorn
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God shows how to profit from pain
Hosea 6:1 (ESV)
"Come, let us return to the Lord; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up.Created 7 months ago
Labels: encouragement
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Darkness & Doubt
This verse is good to see. There is obviously something very heavy on David's heart and he is pleading for God to listen to him. Whatever it is, it seems there is a shred of doubt that God may not act.…
Created 7 months ago
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One reason for pain?
I find the wording in verse 4 quite interesting. It's saying God comforts us in our affliction so we can comfort others in their affliction. Is this one reason for pain? It seems accurate that the pain…
Created 7 months ago
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Depart from faith. Devoted to sin.
1 Timothy 4:1 (ESV)
Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,Created 7 months ago
Labels: salvation loss? warning
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Swerved from the faith
1 Timothy 6:21 (ESV)
for by professing it some have swerved from the faith. Grace be with you.Created 7 months ago
Labels: salvation loss?
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Quickly deserting him who called you in grace.
Galatians 1:6 (ESV)
I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—Created 7 months ago
Labels: salvation loss?
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Pay closer attention, lest we drift away.
Hebrews 2:1 (ESV)
Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.Created 7 months ago
Labels: salvation loss?
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Psalm 73:1
Psalm 73:1 (ESV)
Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.Created 7 months ago
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Led away from pure sincere devotion!?
2 Corinthians 11:3 (ESV)
But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.Created 7 months ago
Labels: salvation loss?
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Strayed after Satan
1 Timothy 5:15 (ESV)
For some have already strayed after Satan.Created 7 months ago
Labels: salvation loss?
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Getting my priorities straight.
Common logic tells me that food, shelter, and clothing are my first priorities on this planet. These are the things that I need to survive. But for some reason God's logic differs considerably from my…
Created 9 months ago
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Waiting...
I never noticed before but at the end of Psalm 31 David phrases his encouragement in a comforting manner. "Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!" Why is this comforting?…
Created 9 months ago
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Valley of Death Comes With No Fear?
I am often frustrated by my lack of ability understand God's purpose or reasoning for my life, or the life of a loved one. Often times the path I am on is barely visible, and only when I take the next…
Created 9 months ago
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Anti-God
Looking at the culture I am in today, it's remarkable how anti-God it really is. Lectures in public universities preach evolution, political figures justify the murder of unborn babies, recent reform…
Created 10 months ago
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Herod & Jerusalem are upset?
Herod & Jerusalem are both upset? From the day Jesus' is born He isn't perceived as a peace keeper but someone who is going to incite a bloody revolution. We see this stigma follow Him with his disciples…
Created 10 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2011-08-01
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Pruning Hurts
Did I read that right? Every branch that does not bear fruit he cuts off, but every branch that does bear fruit he prunes? This is noteworthy for the fruit bearers. Throughout our human life we equate…
Created 12 months ago
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The world on a silver platter.
Growing up in the church and with a Christian education has it's advantages but also comes with it's disadvantages. Throughout my life difficult verses like this are justified away. Verses like John 14:13…
Created 12 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-06-09
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If the Son of God washes your feet, then...
God created the world, and his Son is washing the feet of vile sinners. God's son is doing the job of a servant! By doing this Jesus is saying if He, the Son of God, is washing their feet how much more…
Created 12 months ago
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Willfully & Knowingly Fighting Against God.
Well that about sums it up doesn't it? Isaiah's prophecy that they will love the glory of man more than the glory from God. It's perfectly clear, following Christ has nothing to do with evidence or…
Created 12 months ago
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Speaking In Code
Jesus seems to be speaking in code. He knows the Pharisees aren't looking for an honest response, they are only looking for a way to kill him. So, Jesus plays along. They will play mind games with him,…
Created about 1 year ago
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Miracles don't seem to matter.
From time to time I catch myself longing for Jesus do to show stopping miracles today. I desire to see supernatural healing, and amazing signs. Maybe if the ark of the covenant was discovered, or the…
Created about 1 year ago
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Jesus the trickster?
At first glance it can seem like Jesus is being deceptive. In order to know for sure if Jesus was being deceptive, we would have to know his heart in this case. Was he saying this, fully intending to…
Created about 1 year ago
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Where else can we go?
Well, here is an interesting turn of events. Jesus has achieved overnight celebrity status, and everyone wants a piece of him -- that is, until Jesus offers them a literal piece of him. He starts talking…
Created about 1 year ago
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water and spirit
Jesus clarifies what it means to be born again. The first time we are born with water and come into this earth, but then, to enter the kingdom of heaven, we must be born again. This time however, we aren't…
Created about 1 year ago
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He came to save the untrustworthy
At first glance, Jesus doesn't trust man? Ok, well that makes perfect sense. Why would he? I can't say I'm eager to even help those I don't trust but the entire reason Jesus came to earth was to save…
Created about 1 year ago
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He came to save the untrustworthy
At first glance, Jesus doesn't trust man? Ok, well that makes perfect sense. Why would he? I can't say I'm eager to even help those I don't trust but the entire reason Jesus came to earth was to save…
Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-03-08
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Wait... night existed?
This verse boggles my mind. The way we understand the universe is that night only exists when our planet obstructs the sun. How then was there evening and morning or night and day without the earth or…
Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-01-10
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2011-01-06
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-01-06