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It was counted...
Observation As I read about Abraham being justified by faith and then reading further and there being something for me to take home, it's clear that there is a measure we will be held to. It's almost…
Created 11 days ago
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Shepherd Leader
Observation Adonijah is assuming his rightful place as next in line. He is excited and very much a forerunner in thought and action. His is taking more initiative than he should but I'm guessing that's…
Created 18 days ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 [Public] Notes
2012-05-08
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God's Will
Observation Jesus was in his last few hours and now seeking God in prayer. In this time, what really stuck out is the human side of Jesus. Here he is a third time, asking God if there was anyway that…
Created 25 days ago
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God vs. Money
Observation Jesus has just spoken to the rich young man who was asking what else must he do or what else does he lack. It seems as though following Jesus, like other things in his life, was a task or…
Created about 1 month ago
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Seek after God
Observation Here in Matthew, we are being challenged by the things we hold close to our hearts. It could be money, possessions; whether we are worrying about what kind of clothes we need or if we'll…
Created about 1 month ago
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Heart of Jonathan
Observation David is now at the beginning of a long season of running and hiding for his life from Saul. It amazes me to see the friendship that David and Jonathan have, even held up to Jonathan's own…
Created about 1 month ago
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Living Intentionally
Observation Paul is writing about false apostles. How they will come and disguise themselves as those that follow Christ. Then he points out how this is a tactic even of Satan and how he disguises himself.…
Created about 1 month ago
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Boasting to Ministry
Observation Paul is writing about how the Lord uses people and the ways of boasting in what God does through him. What stood out to me is the very last verse in this explanation where he says that it's…
Created about 1 month ago
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God's Way
Observation As Paul continues to write to Corinth, it's as if he's reminding them that losing heart doesn't happen or isn't an option. While sometimes tiredness can sink in or an attitude of wanting…
Created 2 months ago
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For His Glory
Observation Paul is writing to Corinth about when two brothers in Christ have a dispute and how even believers take each other to court. He is appalled by it because they are putting the judgment of…
Created 2 months ago
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Faith in Closing
Observation Here in Galatians, it is clearly explained how the Law does not trump faith through Jesus Christ. Now that Jesus has died on the cross for our sins, it is because of faith that we are made…
Created 3 months ago
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Paid in Full
Observation Peter has now denied Jesus 3 times and is reminded of what Jesus said. I can only imagine what life would now be like with the possibility of guilt staring him in the face. It's easy to…
Created 3 months ago
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Love
Observation Next to John 3:16, this is probably next in line on most popular scriptures to the world. Every marriage and their mom loves to use this chapter to express what love is. When I read this…
Created 3 months ago
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Hearing and Obeying
Observation At this point, the people of Israel were now following the Lord by a physical marker of a cloud by day and fire by night. They were being led to wherever the Lord wanted them to go. The…
Created 3 months ago
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The Lord is my Shepherd
Observation David is writing the infamous Psalm 23. Most people whether you believe in Jesus or not can recognize this chapter in the Bible. My observation is the very first verse in this chapter. I…
Created 3 months ago
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A Listening Leader
Observation Apollos is described here as a very intelligent and gifted speaker. He spoke with conviction and direction. He grew up trained to speak the Word of God. All that he knew, he spoke with authority.…
Created 4 months ago
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Fork in the Road
Observation Here, Paul and Barnabas were at a crossroads. One wanted to do one thing and another wanted to do another thing. It looks like they couldn't and wouldn't see eye to eye and they went their…
Created 4 months ago
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Those that call themselves "Christians"
Observation Paul and Barnabas were spreading the Good News. They have now reached Iconium and many Jews and Greeks believed. What was interesting that happened is there were Jews there that completely…
Created 4 months ago
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Love the Unloveable
Observation Stephen was sharing things to group of religious men that would not understand or believe the words he was giving account for. All that he was sharing was unpalletable to these men. So much…
Created 4 months ago
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Life Long Learner
Observation Jesus has risen and is now showing up to his disciples yet they do not recognize him. After a few instances with Jesus, they finally see Him and are amazed. Before He ascends to heaven, He…
Created 4 months ago
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Lord of the Harvest
Observation Jesus was sending out the 72 disciples ahead of him. As He was sending them two by two, he spoke this scripture. This is a very popular and widely used scripture in the Christian community…
Created 5 months ago
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Jesus speaks...LISTEN
Observation Jesus was sharing what it took to follow Him. He used the cross as an analogy toward what it took to do so. What's interesting is that Jesus has not yet been crucified as he's sharing and…
Created 5 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2012-01-03
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God-Infused Balance
Observation Today we read the popular verse of the Lord being our light. He is our guidance and direction. In this dark world, the Lord shines us a path toward His will for us. Application At first,…
Created 5 months ago
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Out of the Box
Observation Jesus was in a situation where the Pharisee's were trying to trick Him. They caught a woman who committed adultery and according to the law, this offense is punishable by stoning to death.…
Created 6 months ago
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Remember when...
Observation It amazes me to read this particular passage. These guys just came from across the water where they were fed bread and fish, witnessed a crazy miracle and our now asking Jesus what is his…
Created 6 months ago
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1 Peter 4:12-13
1 Peter 4:12-13 (ESV)
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.Created 8 months ago
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John 3:30
John 3:30 (NIV)
He must become greater; I must become less."Created 10 months ago
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Psalm 25:14
Psalm 25:14 (NASB)
The secret of the Lord is for those who fear Him, And He will make them know His covenant.Created 10 months ago
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John 6:35
John 6:35 (NASB)
Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.Created 10 months ago
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Romans 12:6
Romans 12:6 (NASB)
Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith;Created 10 months ago
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2 Corinthians 10:13
2 Corinthians 10:13 (NASB)
But we will not boast beyond our measure, but within the measure of the sphere which God apportioned to us as a measure, to reach even as far as you.Created 10 months ago
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Colossians 1:15
Colossians 1:15 (NASB)
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.Created 10 months ago
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2 Timothy 4:3
2 Timothy 4:3 (NIV)
For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.Created 11 months ago
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Acts 5:1
Acts 5:1 (NIV)
Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property.Created about 1 year ago
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Matthew 6:1
Matthew 6:1 (NIV)
"Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.Created about 1 year ago
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1 Samuel 16:7
1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)
But the lord said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the lord looks at the heart."Created about 1 year ago
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1 Samuel 16:7
1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)
But the lord said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the lord looks at the heart."Created about 1 year ago
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2 Samuel 6:13
2 Samuel 6:13 (NIV)
When those who were carrying the ark of the lord had taken six steps, he sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf.Created over 1 year ago
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2 Samuel 6:20
2 Samuel 6:20 (NIV)
When David returned home to bless his household, Michal daughter of Saul came out to meet him and said, "How the king of Israel has distinguished himself today, going around half-naked in full view of the slave girls of his servants as any vulgar fellow would!"Created over 1 year ago
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2 Samuel 6:20
2 Samuel 6:20 (NIV)
When David returned home to bless his household, Michal daughter of Saul came out to meet him and said, "How the king of Israel has distinguished himself today, going around half-naked in full view of the slave girls of his servants as any vulgar fellow would!"Created over 1 year ago
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2 Samuel 6:21
2 Samuel 6:21 (NIV)
David said to Michal, "It was before the lord, who chose me rather than your father or anyone from his house when he appointed me ruler over the lord's people Israel—I will celebrate before the lord.Created over 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-02-10
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2011-01-18
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-01-18
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Luke 18:14
Luke 18:14 (NIV)
"I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."Created over 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-01-11
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Psalm 77:11
Psalm 77:11 (NASB)
I shall remember the deeds of the Lord; Surely I will remember Your wonders of old.Created over 1 year ago
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Proverbs 1:7
Proverbs 1:7 (NASB)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.Created over 1 year ago
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Ecclesiastes 3:20
Ecclesiastes 3:20 (NASB)
All go to the same place. All came from the dust and all return to the dust.Created over 1 year ago
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John 4:23
John 4:23 (NASB)
But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers.Created over 1 year ago
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Romans 8:38
Romans 8:38 (NASB)
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,Created over 1 year ago
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Romans 8:39
Romans 8:39 (NASB)
nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.Created over 1 year ago
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1 Corinthians 15:10
1 Corinthians 15:10 (NASB)
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me did not prove vain; but I labored even more than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God with me.Created over 1 year ago
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1 Peter 2:9
1 Peter 2:9 (NASB)
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;Created over 1 year ago
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