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karent added a text contribution Something to Live ForI vividly recall my astonishment during my first visit to see to the British crown jewels. My sister and I had made the lengthy trip from the opposite end of the city to visit the Tower of London. We dutifully followed the helpful advice we had read in our travel guide and made a bee-line to the crown jewels. So while the rest of the travelers were rounded up for the Beefeater tour, we sidestepped... Read more »
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Jun 9
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karent added a text contribution Something of ValueA flawless 7.03 carat blue diamond recently sold to an anonymous bidder at Sotheby's for $9.5 million. A blue diamond is an incredibly rare find with only a handful in known existence. This stone was discovered last year in South Africa and is precious for both its size and clarity. The same could be said of faith. Jesus never let little faith go unchallenged. He also never overlooked the preciousness... Read more »
May 28
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karent added a text contribution Spiritual MathematicsI'm noticing the mathematical terms used in this passage and find it interesting. v. 1 - a faith as precious as ours (of the same kind, nasb) Equal v. 2 - Grace and peace be yours in abundance (be multiplied, nasb) Multiplied v. 5 - Make every effort to add to your faith Add v. 8 - If you possess these qualities in increasing measure Exponential Just interesting to me. I'll have to look more... Read more »
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karent tagged 2 Peter 1:5, John 17:3, 2 Peter 1:5, John 17:3, Philippians 3:10, 2 Peter 1:5, John 17:3, Philippians 3:10, Colossians 1:10, Colossians 1:11, Colossians 1:12, 2 Peter 1:5, John 17:3, Philippians 3:10, Colossians 1:10, Colossians 1:11, Colossians 1:12, Proverbs 1:7, 2 Peter 1:5, John 17:3, Philippians 3:10, Colossians 1:10, Colossians 1:11, Colossians 1:12, Proverbs 1:7 and Proverbs 2:6
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karent tagged Exodus 33:19, 2 Chronicles 6:41, Nehemiah 9:25, Nehemiah 9:35, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 31:19, Psalm 69:16, Psalm 86:17, Psalm 109:21, Psalm 142:7, Psalm 145:7, Galatians 5:22, Galatians 5:23, Ephesians 5:9, Ephesians 5:8, Ephesians 5:10, Hebrews 6:5, Hebrews 6:4, 2 Peter 1:5, Exodus 33:19, 2 Chronicles 6:41, Nehemiah 9:25, Nehemiah 9:35, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 31:19, Psalm 69:16, Psalm 86:17, Psalm 109:21, Psalm 142:7, Psalm 145:7, Galatians 5:22, Galatians 5:23, Ephesians 5:9, Ephesians 5:8, Ephesians 5:10, Hebrews 6:5, Hebrews 6:4, 2 Peter 1:5 and 2 Peter 1:3
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karent tagged Exodus 33:19, 2 Chronicles 6:41, Nehemiah 9:25, Nehemiah 9:35, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 31:19, Psalm 69:16, Exodus 33:19, 2 Chronicles 6:41, Nehemiah 9:25, Nehemiah 9:35, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 31:19, Psalm 69:16, Psalm 86:17, Exodus 33:19, 2 Chronicles 6:41, Nehemiah 9:25, Nehemiah 9:35, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 31:19, Psalm 69:16, Psalm 86:17, Psalm 109:21, Exodus 33:19, 2 Chronicles 6:41, Nehemiah 9:25, Nehemiah 9:35, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 31:19, Psalm 69:16, Psalm 86:17, Psalm 109:21, Psalm 142:7, Exodus 33:19, 2 Chronicles 6:41, Nehemiah 9:25, Nehemiah 9:35, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 31:19, Psalm 69:16, Psalm 86:17, Psalm 109:21, Psalm 142:7, Psalm 145:7, Exodus 33:19, 2 Chronicles 6:41, Nehemiah 9:25, Nehemiah 9:35, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 31:19, Psalm 69:16, Psalm 86:17, Psalm 109:21, Psalm 142:7, Psalm 145:7, Exodus 33:19, 2 Chronicles 6:41, Nehemiah 9:25, Nehemiah 9:35, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 31:19, Psalm 69:16, Psalm 86:17, Psalm 109:21, Psalm 142:7, Psalm 145:7, Galatians 5:22, Galatians 5:23, Exodus 33:19, 2 Chronicles 6:41, Nehemiah 9:25, Nehemiah 9:35, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 31:19, Psalm 69:16, Psalm 86:17, Psalm 109:21, Psalm 142:7, Psalm 145:7, Galatians 5:22, Galatians 5:23, Ephesians 5:9, Ephesians 5:8, Ephesians 5:10, Exodus 33:19, 2 Chronicles 6:41, Nehemiah 9:25, Nehemiah 9:35, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 31:19, Psalm 69:16, Psalm 86:17, Psalm 109:21, Psalm 142:7, Psalm 145:7, Galatians 5:22, Galatians 5:23, Ephesians 5:9, Ephesians 5:8, Ephesians 5:10, Hebrews 6:5 and Hebrews 6:4
May 27
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God's description of creation could not have been less fussy. With finishing flourishes in place, He called it all simply "good." Such a portrayal is insufficient to ears tuned to superlatives like awesome, cool and spot on. For people who shop at super stores, watch superstars, and classify everything from makeovers to sports as extreme, the word good seems inadequate to convey the splendor of “the... Read more »
May 20
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karent added a text contribution Faith PillLiving by faith would be easier if it were more like a pill and less like birth. Each morning, I pop a little blue pill that works its magic by making up for the absence of my thyroid. It's quick, easy and painless. Little effort is required, and once it's done, I can check it off my list and get on with life. That's my kind of treatment. No interruption of my plans. No pain. Childbirth is much... Read more »
May 18
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karent added a text contribution When Heaven is Happy"Without faith it is impossible to please God." (Heb. 11:6) So the flip side is that faith pleases God. Faith saves. Faith heals. No wonder it makes God smile. Jesus told the sinful woman who anointed Him at Simon's house, "Your faith has saved you. Go in peace." (Lk. 7:50) When a bleeding woman touched Jesus in hopes of healing, Jesus said to her, ""Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace."... Read more »
May 15
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karent added a text contribution As Free as You want to BeI've never been in prison. But hearing the story of someone who has, especially when they are unjustly accused, is captivating. Sadly, our world provides plenty fodder for such tales like Corie ten Boom's "The Hiding Place." During the Nazi occupation of Holland, Corrie was held in solitary confinement in a Dutch prison for her participation in an underground operation that sheltered Jews. Her... Read more »
May 13
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karent added a text contribution Faith, Hopes and DreamsFaith is only as good as the object to which it clings. And we're learning that the stock market, the banking system and visions of perpetual prosperity are not good objects on which to pin our hopes and dreams. Like the unspeakable splendor of Half Moon Bay, the marvel that is our free market economy rests on a fault line given to seismic bouts created by the invisible and uncontainable tension of... Read more »
May 12
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karent started following lifechurch
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karent added a text contribution Lights and LambsOne of the climactic announcements of Scripture is that the “Lamb is [new Jerusalem’s] lamp.” (Rev. 21:23) The preamble to this declaration affirms the irrelevance of the sun, moon and stars, but what does this really mean? I can’t help but wonder about living in a universe absent of these familiar cosmic illuminators. The lights of this world create shadows wherever their beams are hindered. But... Read more »