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Blameless Heart
Oh for a blameless heart! Not only blameless actions but a pure heart. For a good man brings good things out of the treasury of a good heart. Also, you said it is the pure in heart that will see God.…
Created 17 days ago
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signs of the times
Jesus was referring to himself. The Messiah had come, yet they couldn't recognize him. When John's disciples came to Jesus asking if he was the Christ or if they should expect someone else, in an indirect…
Created about 1 month ago
Matthew 16:1 (NIV84), Matthew 16:2 (NIV84), Matthew 16:3 (NIV84)
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the Fruit Isn't the Problem
Pastors can keep preaching to behaviors, but no one will truly change until we preach to the heart issues behind the behaviors. There's no point in taking medicine for the symptoms when you can have…
Created about 1 month ago
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You are Always Leading... like it or not.
He who doesn't gather, scatters. We all have the choice which we will do. There is no neutral zone or middle ground. Are you gathering? If not you are scattering.
Created about 1 month ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2012-04-13
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Whose Battle Are You Fighting?
The Lord isn't on our side and doesn't fight our battles. He fights his battles. We cant ask God to bless our plans if they aren't his plans, and we cant ask for victory in a battle that isn't his battle.…
Created 3 months ago
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Earned a Badge — 21-Day Challenge
2012-02-24
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Extended Blessing
Like Joseph under Potiphar, the prison warden or pharaoh, Paul's relationship with God not only resulted in his own blessing but because God used him to cure the sick, all the men with him were furnished…
Created 3 months ago
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mentoring
One of the earliest accounts I see in Scripture of mentoring. The older men, at only 50 would retire. But they would still help perform the temple duties WITHOUT DOING ANY OF THE WORK. How is that possible?…
Created 3 months ago
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kick against the goads meaning
A large percentage of people in the first century were tillers of the soil. Oxen were used to work the soil. The prick or goad was a necessary devise. The prick was usually a wooden shaft with a pointed…
Created 4 months ago
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still I trust
Regardless of present struggles and circumstances, TRUST and WORSHIP.
Created 4 months ago
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Worship Because...
...the Lord will appear to you today. The Lord inhabits the praises of his people. Being under the new covenant God is already with us as we have been marked with the Holy Spirit (Rom 8 & Eph 1), and…
Created 4 months ago
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Serious About Purity
God is serious about purity. He is holy and demands that we be holy as he is. Here no unclean person may touch or eat what is holy. If they touch it, it gets burned. And, if they eat it, they get cut…
Created 4 months ago
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supernaturally natural
The disciples then were so accustomed to experiencing the supernatural, they were more quick to believe an angel was at the door than Peter! Lord, I want to experience more of the supernatural. I want…
Created 4 months ago
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sin offering
it is interesting that the sin offering is burned outside the camp. Sin had no place in the camp. Put it away from you, your family, the Lord's house, and all the people. Then burn it and leave it there,…
Created 4 months ago
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who are you promoting?
The Sadducees were filled with jealousy when they heard of the many miracles and healings done by the apostles. This jealous attitude can easily creep into the church as we compare ourselves with others…
Created 4 months ago
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power of worship
Worshipping God leads to healing, freedom from sickness and disease, good health and long life! Worship is a powerful instrument in warfare. Declaring God's greatness and our need for him also builds…
Created 4 months ago
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praise warfare
How awesome?! God ordains praise from children and infants to silence the enemy! Another Scripture that confirms the power of praise warfare in 2 Chr 20. Lord, may your praise always be on my lips!…
Created 4 months ago
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no excuse
Zaccheus wanted to see Jesus. He didn't just talk about it but went out to see him. And, his desire to see Jesus even outweighed the obstacle of his height. He was determined, and as a grown man, climbed…
Created 5 months ago
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I would do anything....
It's interesting Jacob seemed to identify with the younger brother... He himself was the younger and stole his older brother's birthright. And here, he gives the younger his older brothers blessing.…
Created 5 months ago
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unmistakable
Jesus is clear that when he comes it will be impossible to miss. There will be a trumpet blast so loud that all will hear whether walking outside, sleeping, driving in their car , working or watching…
Created 5 months ago
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$20
A life of humble obedience does not entitle us to anything. All we have was given to us by God, so how could we make God our debtor that he should owe us something. It's like a son receiving $20 from…
Created 5 months ago
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forgiveness
Forgiveness comes through repentance, not "I'm sorry." There is no forgiveness where there is no sincere desire to change. "Your sins are forgiven. Go therefore, and leave your life of sin."
Created 5 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 Highlights
2012-01-16
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legacy
What a great legacy and heritage Isaac received! All was because of his father's relationship with God. Likewise, my obedience and faithfulness to God can result in abundant blessings for my children…
Created 5 months ago
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women set free
I just noticed this for the first time. this group of women who had been set free by Jesus now followed him and together supported Jesus and his disciples out of their own means. Another interesting…
Created 5 months ago
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so close
I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. (John 17:23 NIV84) May my union with Jesus be so strong…
Created 5 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-11-21
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-10-09
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Ezra 7:6
Ezra 7:6 (NIV84)
this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a teacher well versed in the Law of Moses, which the Lord, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted him everything he asked, for the hand of the Lord his God was on him.Created 8 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2011-09-15
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-09-04
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-06-15
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-04-10
