Mike Henry Sr.

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  • Proverbs 17:27

    Proverbs 17:27 (NASB)
    He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Proverbs 17:28

    Proverbs 17:28 (NASB)
    Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Proverbs 13:4

    Proverbs 13:4 (NASB)
    The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, But the soul of the diligent is made fat.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Right Requests

    I hadn't noticed this before and will do some additional research, but it appears that John is saying that we know that we have those requests that are according to His will. In other words, if you don't…

    Created 10 months ago

    1 John 5:15 (NASB)

  • Ephesians 4:29

    Ephesians 4:29 (NASB)
    Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.

    Created 10 months ago

  • James 4:6

    James 4:6 (NASB)
    But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, "God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

    Created 10 months ago

  • James 4:7

    James 4:7 (NASB)
    Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

    Created 10 months ago

  • James 4:8

    James 4:8 (NASB)
    Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

    Created 10 months ago

  • James 4:9

    James 4:9 (NASB)
    Be miserable and mourn and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy to gloom.

    Created 10 months ago

  • James 4:10

    James 4:10 (NASB)
    Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Galatians 6:7

    Galatians 6:7 (NASB)
    Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Galatians 6:8

    Galatians 6:8 (NASB)
    For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Galatians 6:9

    Galatians 6:9 (NASB)
    Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Galatians 6:10

    Galatians 6:10 (NASB)
    So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Proverbs 26:20

    Proverbs 26:20 (NASB)
    For lack of wood the fire goes out, And where there is no whisperer, contention quiets down.

    Created 10 months ago

  • I never thought of the "sluggard" as a k...

    I never thought of the "sluggard" as a know-it-all. But after thinking about it I realize that knowing everything is one of the ways I avoid work. It's much easier to "know" something than it is to experience…

    Created 10 months ago

    Proverbs 26:16 (ESV)

  • Psalm 37:4

    Psalm 37:4 (NASB)
    Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Proverbs 22:29

    Proverbs 22:29 (HCSB)
    Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand in the presence of kings. He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Proverbs 23:17

    Proverbs 23:17 (NASB)
    Do not let your heart envy sinners, But live in the fear of the Lord always.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Wise or Simple

    Interesting note in the NET bible. This is a contrast between how the simple or naive learn and how the wise learn. Naive people only learn when they see someone else punished. Wise people learn from…

    Created 11 months ago

    Proverbs 21:11 (NASB)

  • Mark 10:45

    Mark 10:45 (NASB)
    For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."

    Created 11 months ago

  • In Everything Give Thanks

    I love this passage as it is a great reminder that our circumstances aren't outside of God's will or power. We can act contrary to God's will but rejoicing, praying and giving thanks in everything is…

    Created 11 months ago

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

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    2011-07-19

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:16

    1 Thessalonians 5:16 (NASB)
    Rejoice always;

    Created 11 months ago

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:17

    1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NASB)
    pray without ceasing;

    Created 11 months ago

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:18

    1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NASB)
    in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Hebrews 11:25

    Hebrews 11:25 (AMP)
    Because he preferred to share the oppression [suffer the hardships] and bear the shame of the people of God rather than to have the fleeting enjoyment of a sinful life.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Hebrews 11:25

    Hebrews 11:25 (AMP)
    Because he preferred to share the oppression [suffer the hardships] and bear the shame of the people of God rather than to have the fleeting enjoyment of a sinful life.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Luke 6:38

    Luke 6:38 (NASB)
    Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure-pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return."

    Created 11 months ago

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    2011-07-17

  • Thank you Lord that your purpose will st...

    Thank you Lord that your purpose will stand. Sometimes I think I've messed everything up. I plan and plan. I'm grateful that you work your will even when I fail to execute on my plans.

    Created 11 months ago

    Proverbs 19:21 (ESV)

  • Proverbs 12:12

    Proverbs 12:12 (NASB)
    The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Root of the Righteous

    I was caught by this verse this morning (7/11/2011), originally in the ESV, but I've enjoyed doing an English Bible comparison. The wicked covet the prey (NET notes) of evil doers. It's so easy to covet…

    Created 11 months ago

    Proverbs 12:12 (NASB)

  • Bringing Life

    I wonder if we realize how we bring energy and life to relationships when we give our lives away. Being a living sacrifice is the only way to live. When I go into a relationship focusing on what I get…

    Created 11 months ago

    Luke 9:24 (NASB)

  • The woman of folly is also compared to W...

    The woman of folly is also compared to Wisdom too. This seems to wrap up the comparison, but I wonder if all of this isn't the explanation of what is laid out in Proverbs 7. The adulterous woman calls…

    Created 11 months ago

    Proverbs 9:13 (ESV)

  • I just realized this is a contrast to th...

    I just realized this is a contrast to the adulterous woman of Proverbs 7. Wisdom is a woman and she sends her young women out to call in the simple. Wisdom woos us. Interesting contrast. This is connected…

    Created 11 months ago

    Proverbs 9:4 (ESV)

  • Your Light

    This is a favorite verse because Jesus states plainly that althought the Light is from God, it's our light. He says your light, your good works and your Father. We have a part to play and the things we…

    Created 11 months ago

    Matthew 5:16 (NASB)

  • What do you want me to do for you?

    Why did Jesus ask him this question?  Had it not been obvious?  I wonder about the questions of Jesus.  Also, why did Jesus have Bartimaeus brought over to Him.  Jesus could have walked over there too.…

    Created 11 months ago

    Mark 10:51 (NASB)

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-07-02

  • Blessed Advice

    I remember from one of Erwin McManus' books, I think it was The Barbarian Way, how he remarked that vs. 23 doesn't seem to fit unless you consider something special. It's as if John the Baptist's message…

    Created 11 months ago

    Luke 7:22 (NASB), Luke 7:23 (NASB)

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    2011-06-29

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    12 months

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  • Your Light

    I'm challenged with the idea that Jesus refers to the light as being "mine.". The light in me comes from Christ and it glorifies Him but he still says it's my light. I have an impact over the quality…

    Created 12 months ago

    Matthew 5:16 (NASB)

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-06-18

  • God will accomplish

    God will accomplish what concerns me. What a wonderful thought. My concerns will be accomplished. I need to learn to trust in Him because He is working His plans in His timing. I need to take it easy…

    Created 12 months ago

    Psalm 138:8 (NASB)