Marv Talley

  • marvtalley
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • The big step in life, you better think twice

    Life is filled with choices. Yes, I have talked a little about choices before and that was regarding eternity or hell, and no I am not afraid to say it, because it needs to be. Many churches have taken…

    Created 3 days ago

    Matthew 5:31 (NIV), Matthew 5:32 (NIV)

  • Not a place to go, I tell you!

    As we journey through life, we will face many choices and make plenty of mistakes along the way. Yes these are just simple facts or facts of life. Many people think that the biggest and most important…

    Created 7 days ago

    Revelation 20:10 (NASB)

  • I wonder, a Fab maybe?

    One thing you have to admit, us humans are followers. Yes we see someone else doing something and he is a somebody, then immediately we follow suite. Just look around a see, they are called fab's. In…

    Created 8 days ago

    Revelation 13:16 (NASB), Revelation 13:17 (NASB)

  • Leviticus

    Wow, now that was a very difficult book to read through and study. Look at all of those commands. It seems as if they never were going to end. Yes that was really boring! I don't understand why it is…

    Created 22 days ago

    Leviticus 27:34 (TNIV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 500 Highlights

    2012-04-28

  • Something to think about>

    You know there is so much truth in my passage today. I think to many of us, Christians included, that strive hard to get ahead in life. It seems that we are not content with anything. We want more and…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Proverbs 30:7 (TNIV), Proverbs 30:8 (TNIV), Proverbs 30:9 (TNIV)

  • The truth revealed, so wise up!

    Ah, the Message once again puts what we humans like to do so often right up front. It doesn't hide anything. Yea, we love to run our lives our way and when things go wrong what is the first thing we do?…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Proverbs 19:3 (MSG)

  • I couldn't agree more

    My wife and I are going to celebrate our 26th year together. I cannot agree more regarding my text this evening. Good women, and men are really hard to fine it seems these days. They are so much into…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Proverbs 18:22 (TNIV)

  • Just a reminder

    This is just a reminder that every move, though or words we speak is actually being recorded. The sad part is that so many of us, and I am talking about the ones who profess Christ as their Lord, walks…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Proverbs 5:21 (TNIV)

  • What we are and what we should be. Think about it

    There are so many different directions I could go, but I think my main goal is looking at who I am, what I am doing and does it line up with who I should be. When we look at the passages I picked today,…

    Created about 1 month ago

    1 Corinthians 13:1 (HCSB), 1 Corinthians 13:2 (HCSB), 1 Corinthians 13:4 (HCSB), 1 Corinthians 13:5 (HCSB), 1 Corinthians 13:6 (HCSB), 1 Corinthians 13:7 (HCSB), 1 Corinthians 13:8 (HCSB), 1 Corinthians 13:13 (HCSB)

  • Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans

    2012-03-24

  • We only have our self to blame

    I have to admit, I am not real big fan of the bible version, "The Message," But today I find that my text really sticks out compared to others and it really makes a very true statement. "The temptation…

    Created 2 months ago

    James 1:14 (MSG)

  • Predictions, predictions, Why?

    Here is a question that I read recently; "Is Jesus returning in 2012?" Well since who this was address to did not give an answer, I think I will. It's Possible. The fact is, I don't know, but what I do…

    Created 3 months ago

    2 Thessalonians 2:1 (NLT), 2 Thessalonians 2:2 (NLT), 2 Thessalonians 2:3 (NLT), 2 Thessalonians 2:4 (NLT), 2 Thessalonians 2:5 (NLT), 2 Thessalonians 2:6 (NLT), 2 Thessalonians 2:7 (NLT), 2 Thessalonians 2:9 (NLT), 2 Thessalonians 2:10 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 100 Highlights

    2012-03-17

  • What is God will for you?

    I so often hear people say I know what God will is for me, then they go on and say it is in the mission field, or youth Pastor, minister or worship leader etc. or they are searching for what His will…

    Created 3 months ago

    1 Thessalonians 5:16 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)

  • Who are we trying to please

    The second part of this scripture caught my eye. It made me think of where I really stand at times. Yes I wonder. Am I really trying to impress people? Or I am trying to please God. It is a strange feeling…

    Created 3 months ago

    1 Thessalonians 2:4 (TNIV)

  • What? Jesus is alive! No way

    Mary: "Peter, John, James! the Lord meet me! He is alive! He rose from the grave as He said He would!" Peter: "No way, how can you say that! you were there, you saw Him die, I am sorry, but you are hallucinating."…

    Created 3 months ago

    Mark 16:9 (TNIV), Mark 16:10 (TNIV), Mark 16:11 (TNIV), Mark 16:12 (TNIV), Mark 16:13 (TNIV)

  • Don't question God, just do what He tells you.

    It really amazes me that we search to do Gods work and yet when He gives us a direction to go and serve Him, that many of us will argue back. In my text today, this is prime example. God is commanding…

    Created 3 months ago

    Exodus 3:10 (TNIV), Exodus 3:11 (TNIV), Exodus 3:12 (TNIV), Exodus 3:13 (TNIV), Exodus 3:14 (TNIV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights

    2012-03-07

  • Sin

    One of the saddest thing I can think of is being separated from the Lord. Though He states that He will never leave us nor forsake us, does not mean He won't listen to us. When we sin and don't take ownership…

    Created 3 months ago

    Isaiah 59:2 (TNIV)

  • Easter, a time to reflect

    Easter is fast approaching and how can we tell? It is by the signs, in stores that is. Chocolate Easter eggs, gift baskets for children and adults, the Easter rabbit and etc. Yes Easter is upon us and…

    Created 3 months ago

    Isaiah 52:14 (TNIV)

  • Faith and belief, the way to answer Prayer

    I find it interesting how the disciples were having such a hard time understanding what the Lord was doing in their presents. If just seems that they could not get, no matter how many times they were…

    Created 3 months ago

    Mark 11:22 (NIV), Mark 11:23 (NIV), Mark 11:24 (NIV), Mark 11:25 (NIV)

  • Mark 9:23

    Mark 9:23 (NIV)
    "'If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for one who believes."

    Created 3 months ago

  • Warning, Warning, Warning - Pushing God to the limit

    As you know, we are possibly living in the last days. If you don't think so, just look around you. The world is filled with envy, hate and strife, and it is not getting any better. So many souls out…

    Created 3 months ago

    Isaiah 34:1 (NIV), Isaiah 34:2 (NIV)

  • Earned a Badge — 21-Day Challenge

    2012-02-24

  • So how many times must you forgive?

    I think it is interesting that Peter would have even gone here and asked Jesus "Lord, how many times must I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?" Yep Peter if some one…

    Created 3 months ago

    Matthew 18:21 (NIV), Matthew 18:22 (NIV)

  • How well do you stand up to this verse?

    There are so many things I enjoy when reading God's word, even when it makes me feel guilty and tells me to get my act together. That is what I found here. I felt this morning it was time to examine…

    Created 4 months ago

    Colossians 3:17 (NIV)

  • Storms are to test our standing in the Lord, accept them!

    Storms will come throughout our life time. Some will be trivial and barely even move us, then the hurricane ones come in different categories or sizes if you wish to call them that way. These storms,…

    Created 4 months ago

    Mark 4:35 (NLT), Mark 4:37 (NLT), Mark 4:38 (NLT), Mark 4:39 (NLT), Mark 4:40 (NLT)

  • Isaiah 9:6

    Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
    For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

    Created 4 months ago

  • Trusting man, Why?

    The human relationship with one another is interesting and natural. We develop relationships all the time, whether it is on a personal level or business level. We rationalize the people we associate…

    Created 4 months ago

    Isaiah 2:22 (NIV)

  • The Amazing word

    The scriptures, aah there is nothing like them and never will be again. That is the main reason God tells us "that heaven and earth will pass away, but my word will never pass away." The bible teaches…

    Created 4 months ago

    Romans 15:4 (LEB)

  • Bless those who hurt you! That's tough!

    I wonder how many of us brother and sisters in Jesus really can admit that they struggle with the fact of blessing those who have hurt in some form or matter. Now, be honest with yourself as I am with…

    Created 4 months ago

    Romans 12:14 (KJV), Romans 12:17 (KJV), Romans 12:18 (KJV), Romans 12:19 (KJV), Romans 12:20 (KJV)

  • 1 John 1:5-10

    1 John 1:5-10 (NIV)
    This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.

    Created 5 months ago

  • 1 John 1:5-7

    1 John 1:5-7 (NIV)
    This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.

    Created 5 months ago

  • 1 Timothy 6:9-10

    1 Timothy 6:9-10 (NIV)
    Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.

    Created 5 months ago

  • Romans 15:13

    Romans 15:13 (NIV)
    May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

    Created 5 months ago

  • 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

    1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NIV)
    Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

    Created 6 months ago

  • Luke 12:3-5, Luke 12:7-8, Luke 12:10

    Luke 12:3-5 (NLT)
    Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all to hear!

    Luke 12:7-8 (NLT)
    And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.

    Luke 12:10 (NLT)
    Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

    Created 8 months ago

  • Luke 12:3-5, Luke 12:7-8

    Luke 12:3-5 (NLT)
    Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all to hear!

    Luke 12:7-8 (NLT)
    And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.

    Created 8 months ago

  • Revelation 3:20

    Revelation 3:20 (NASB)
    Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.

    Created 9 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2011-09-13

  • Jeremiah 31:31

    Jeremiah 31:31 (NASB)
    "Behold, days are coming," declares the Lord, "when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah,

    Created 9 months ago

  • Jeremiah 31:32

    Jeremiah 31:32 (NASB)
    not like the covenant which I made with their fathers in the day I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which they broke, although I was a husband to them," declares the Lord.

    Created 9 months ago

  • Jeremiah 31:33

    Jeremiah 31:33 (NASB)
    "But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of Israel after those days," declares the Lord, "I will put My law within them and on their heart I will write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.

    Created 9 months ago

  • Jeremiah 31:34

    Jeremiah 31:34 (NASB)
    They will not teach again, each man his neighbor and each man his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord,' for they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them," declares the Lord, "for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more."

    Created 9 months ago

  • 1 John 4:1

    1 John 4:1 (NASB)
    Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

    Created 9 months ago

  • 1 John 4:2

    1 John 4:2 (NASB)
    By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God;

    Created 9 months ago

  • 1 John 4:3

    1 John 4:3 (NASB)
    and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God; this is the spirit of the antichrist, of which you have heard that it is coming, and now it is already in the world.

    Created 9 months ago

  • Jeremiah 31:31

    Jeremiah 31:31 (NASB)
    "Behold, days are coming," declares the Lord, "when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah,

    Created 9 months ago

  • Jeremiah 31:32

    Jeremiah 31:32 (NASB)
    not like the covenant which I made with their fathers in the day I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which they broke, although I was a husband to them," declares the Lord.

    Created 9 months ago

  • Jeremiah 31:33

    Jeremiah 31:33 (NASB)
    "But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of Israel after those days," declares the Lord, "I will put My law within them and on their heart I will write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.

    Created 9 months ago

  • Jeremiah 31:34

    Jeremiah 31:34 (NASB)
    They will not teach again, each man his neighbor and each man his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord,' for they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them," declares the Lord, "for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more."

    Created 9 months ago

  • Jeremiah 29:11

    Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)
    For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

    Created 9 months ago

  • Psalm 118:24

    Psalm 118:24 (NLT)
    This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.

    Created 9 months ago

  • John 21:22

    John 21:22 (NLT)
    Jesus replied, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? As for you, follow me.”

    Created 9 months ago

  • John 21:23

    John 21:23 (NLT)
    So the rumor spread among the community of believers that this disciple wouldn’t die. But that isn’t what Jesus said at all. He only said, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?”

    Created 9 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-07-20

  • Earned a Badge — Created 100 Bookmarks

    2011-05-29

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-05-16

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2011-04-18

  • Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan

    2011-04-14

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-04-08

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan

    2011-03-28

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-01-22